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David Izonritei (born 29 April 1968) is a Nigerian former boxer. Also known as David Izon, Izonritei won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. During his professional career, he defeated world title challengers Derrick Jefferson and Lou Savarese.

David Izon
Statistics
Real nameDavid Izonritei
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach83 in (211 cm)
NationalityNigerian
Born (1968-04-29) 29 April 1968 (age 54)
Lagos, Nigeria
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins27
Wins by KO23
Losses6
Draws0
David Izonritei
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing  Nigeria
Olympic Games
1992 Barcelona Heavyweight
All-Africa Games
1991 Cairo Heavyweight

Amateur career


Izon had an amateur record that included a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. On his way to the silver medal Izon beat the highly regarded pair of David Tua of New Zealand, and Kirk Johnson of Canada. He lost to Félix Savón of Cuba in the final.


Professional career


Izon began his pro career with 18 consecutive victories prior to being upset by Maurice Harris. In his next fight Izon took on David Tua, and after 11 rounds of action, Tua knocked out Izon.[1] Izon notably defeated Lou Savarese before losing to Michael Grant, who was undefeated at the time of the fight. Izon then put together a streak of wins before losing his last three fights and retiring from boxing in 2003.


Professional boxing record


27 Wins (23 knockouts, 4 decisions), 6 Losses (4 knockouts, 2 decisions)
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 32-11-3 Al Cole UD 8 01/03/2003 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 23-0 Joe Mesi KO 9 18/10/2002 Buffalo, New York, U.S. Izon knocked out at 0:09 of the ninth round.
Loss 21-0 Fres Oquendo TKO 3 01/12/2001 New York City, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:54 of the third round.
Win 33-24-3 Mike Sedillo TKO 3 20/10/2000 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:24 of the third round.
Win 15-5 Reynaldo Minus TKO 2 20/05/2000 Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the second round.
Win 22-0-1 Derrick Jefferson TKO 9 15/01/2000 New York City, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:11 of the ninth round.
Win 17-23-2 Garing Lane UD 8 28/08/1999 Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 26-4 Terrence Lewis KO 5 04/06/1999 Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Lewis knocked out at 1:38 of the fifth round.
Win 21-2-2 Darroll Wilson KO 4 14/11/1998 Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 11-26-3 Marion Wilson UD 8 18/07/1998 New York City, U.S.
Loss 26-0 Michael Grant TKO 5 17/01/1998 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBC heavyweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:07 of the fifth round.
Win 36-1 Lou Savarese KO 5 01/11/1997 New York City, U.S. Savarese knocked out at 2:44 of the fifth round.
Win 15-20-1 Harry Daniels KO 1 11/09/1997 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Loss 25-0 David Tua TKO 12 21/12/1996 Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. WBC International heavyweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the 12th round.
Loss 5-6-2 Maurice Harris UD 8 15/03/1996 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 4-22-1 Brian Morgan TKO 8 15/12/1995 Sedan, Ardennes, France
Win 13-6 Cleveland Woods TKO 8 04/11/1995 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 15-17 Kimmuel Odum TKO 5 24/10/1995 Levallois-Perret, France
Win 7-15-3 Marion Wilson DQ 5 23/08/1995 Le Cannet, France
Win 12-8 Dan Kosmicki TKO 5 02/07/1995 Dublin, Ireland Referee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the fifth round.
Win 9-7 Arturo Lopez KO 2 11/04/1995 Levallois-Perret, France
Win 9-9-1 Bill Corrigan KO 1 01/04/1995 Levallois-Perret, France
Win 3-1 Ali Allen KO 2 04/03/1995 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Allen knocked out at 1:48 of the second round.
Win 7-20-1 Mike Robinson TKO 5 04/02/1995 Beziers, France
Win 3-10 William Campudani KO 1 03/12/1994 Salta, Argentina
Win 0-5 Isaac Poole KO 2 16/11/1994 Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win 3-4 Rick Sullivan PTS 6 29/10/1994 Menucourt, France
Win 4-8-1 Krishna Wainwright TKO 6 14/07/1994 Monte Carlo, Monaco
Win 3-11-2 Laszlo Paszterko TKO 3 17/04/1994 Clermont-Ferrand, France
Win 4-1 Phillipe Houyvet TKO 5 19/03/1994 Levallois-Perret, France
Win 4-3 Jean Michel Vauquelin TKO 2 12/02/1994 Cergy-Pontoise, France
Win 4-5 Earl Talley KO 1 16/10/1993 Levallois-Perret, France
Win 3-2 Carlos Guerreiro TKO 1 06/03/1993 Levallois-Perret, France

Personal


David's brothers, Roger and Emmanuel Izonritei, are also professional boxers.[2] David lives in Pensacola, FL with his wife, Laurence (French) and two children, Melissa and Ian.


References


  1. "Showtime - Boxing Boxers - Stats and Profiles". www.sho.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2003. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. (6 April 2004) Boxer Izonritei aims a step higher than brother, Sports Illustrated, Retrieved 28 October 2010




На других языках

- [en] David Izonritei

[fr] David Izonritei

David Izonritei est un boxeur nigérian né le 29 avril 1963 à Lagos.

[it] David Izonritei

David Izonritei (Lagos, 29 aprile 1968) è un ex pugile nigeriano.

[ru] Айзон, Дэвид

Дэвид Айзон (англ. David Izon, родился 29 апреля 1968) — нигерийский боксёр-профессионал. Серебряный призёр Олимпийских игр 1992 года. Известный тяжеловес рубежа XX—XXI веков. В активе имеются победы над Лу Саварезе и небитым Дерриком Джефферсоном.


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