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Mark Anthony Breland (born May 11, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 1997. He held the WBA welterweight title twice, having held it in 1987 and between 1989 and 1990. He later became an actor with a wide range of movie and television credits, having made his debut in The Lords of Discipline, and also appeared in the music video for The Pointer Sisters' 1985 hit single, "Dare Me."

Mark Breland
Breland (left) and Serik Konakbayev (right) in 2010
Statistics
Real name	Mark Anthony Breland
Height	6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (189 cm)[1]
Reach	77+1⁄2 in (197 cm)[1]
Born	May 11, 1963 (1963-05-11) (age 59) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	38
Wins	35
Wins by KO	25
Losses	3
Draws	1
Medal record Men’s boxing Representing the  United States Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles Welterweight World Championships 1982 Munich Welterweight

Amateur career

Breland, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, began fighting when he was 9 years old, taking on challengers in the lobby and hallways of the housing project which happened to be his home. At 13, he entered the gym and embraced boxing as a way of life.[2] He won five New York Golden Gloves titles, surpassing Sugar Ray Robinson for the most wins in the history of the Golden Gloves. Breland is notably the only amateur boxer to have ever graced the cover of Ring magazine, and the only amateur whose picture hangs in Colorado Springs U.S. Olympic Training Center. The Smithsonian Museum for African American History and Culture in Washington, DC displays an honorary picture of Mark Breland in recognition of his achievements.

Mark Breland won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics, was awarded the 1982 Boxer of the Year by USAABF,[3] and rated #1 amateur welterweight in the world by AIBA in 1984.[4]

Breland was so exceptional, that he has been having trouble getting sparring partners in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym. In June 1984, when he was preparing himself for the forthcoming National Olympic Trials, he went to Grossinger, New York, to train with the Kronks, there he sparred with the Thomas Hearns, who in turn was preparing to fight Roberto Durán. At that time Breland was being trained by Emanuel Steward.[5] At that time he narrowly escaped bigger troubles, falling under destructive influence of his teammate Ricky Womack, who happened to be an authoritative figure for Breland, eventually was sentenced and jailed.[6]

Highlights

Already in 1981, age 18, professional boxing promoters and managers have offered him huge sums up to $300,000 to sign a professional contract. But Breland has turned down these offers, partly by anticipating the 1984 Olympics, and in part because due to the promoters' neglect: "It's not 'cause I need the money. It's 'cause they need the money. Hey, I can get hurt." Planning his professional career, he planned to leave the ring before he's 30.[2]

Breland compiled an impressive amateur record of 110–1 (with 73 knockouts,[7] plus one unaccounted loss by medical disqualification,[8] due to withdrawal because of toxic poisioning, spent most of the week in a New York hospital.[3])

Professional career

Breland turned professional in 1984. In 1987, Breland won the vacant WBA welterweight title by defeating Harold Volbrecht by seventh round TKO. He lost it in his first defense to Marlon Starling. In 1989, Breland again won the vacant WBA Welterweight Title. He made three successful title defenses before losing it to Aaron Davis in a back-and-forth 9-round contest that was nearly called off twice because of injuries to Davis' eye before Breland was caught and knocked out in round 9.

In 1997, Breland retired with a professional record of 35–3–1 (25 KOs). His record blemishes were a draw with Marlon Starling and losses to Jorge Vaca, Aaron Davis and Marlon Starling.

Breland is currently a boxing trainer, having trained Vernon Forrest and former WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder among other notable boxers.

Professional boxing record

39 fights	35 wins	3 losses
By knockout	25	3
By decision	10	0
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
39	Win	35–3–1	Rick Haynes	UD	10	Mar 21, 1997	Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
38	Win	34–3–1	Bobby Butters	TKO	2 (10), 1:49	Jan 10, 1997	Riverfront Sports Arena, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
37	Win	33–3–1	Darryl Lattimore	UD	10	Jun 7, 1996	Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
36	Win	32–3–1	Buck Smith	KO	3 (10), 0:25	May 19, 1996	The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
35	Win	31–3–1	Ricardo Smith	TKO	3 (10), 0:30	Jan 27, 1996	Schwartz Athletic Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
34	Loss	30–3–1	Jorge Vaca	TKO	6 (10), 1:37	Sep 13, 1991	ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
33	Win	30–2–1	Julian Samaha	TKO	1 (10), 0:44	Jul 12, 1991	Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
32	Win	29–2–1	Henry Anaya Jr.	UD	10	Jun 10, 1991	Meadowlands Exposition Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
31	Win	28–2–1	Ariel Conde	KO	1 (10), 0:23	Apr 9, 1991	The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
30	Loss	27–2–1	Aaron Davis	KO	9 (12), 2:56	Jul 8, 1990	Harrah's Reno, Reno, Nevada, U.S.	Lost WBA welterweight title
29	Win	27–1–1	Lloyd Honeyghan	TKO	3 (12)	Mar 3, 1990	Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, United Kingdom	Retained WBA welterweight title
28	Win	26–1–1	Fujio Ozaki	TKO	4 (12), 0:34	Dec 10, 1989	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan	Retained WBA welterweight title
27	Win	25–1–1	Mauro Martelli	TKO	2 (12), 1:15	Oct 13, 1989	Patinoire des Vernets, Geneva, Switzerland	Retained WBA welterweight title
26	Win	24–1–1	Rafael Pineda	TKO	5 (12), 1:14	Apr 22, 1989	Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Retained WBA welterweight title
25	Win	23–1–1	Seung-Soon Lee	TKO	1 (12), 0:54	Feb 4, 1989	Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.	Won vacant WBA welterweight title
24	Win	22–1–1	Ozzie O'Neal	KO	1 (10), 1:46	Oct 7, 1988	The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
23	Win	21–1–1	Pablo Baez	KO	1 (10), 1:43	Aug 11, 1988	DiVinci Manor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
22	Draw	20–1–1	Marlon Starling	SD	12	Apr 16, 1988	Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.	For WBA welterweight title
21	Win	20–1	Juan Antonio Villa	TKO	3 (10), 2:03	Feb 5, 1988	Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20	Win	19–1	Javier Suazo	UD	10	Dec 5, 1987	Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19	Loss	18–1	Marlon Starling	TKO	11 (15), 1:38	Aug 22, 1987	Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.	Lost WBA welterweight title
18	Win	18–0	Juan Bautista Rondon	UD	10	Jul 10, 1987	Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Italy
17	Win	17–0	Harold Volbrecht	TKO	7 (15), 2:07	Feb 6, 1987	Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Won vacant WBA welterweight title
16	Win	16–0	Orlando Orozco	TKO	2 (10), 1:46	Nov 13, 1986	Felt Forum, New York City, U.S
15	Win	15–0	Ralph Twinning	KO	1 (10), 2:08	Oct 15, 1986	Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
14	Win	14–0	Reggie Miller	KO	2 (10), 1:41	Sep 14, 1986	Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13	Win	13–0	John Munduga	TKO	6 (10), 2:18	Jun 21, 1986	The Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Ricky Avendano	KO	1 (10), 1:06	May 15, 1986	Felt Forum, New York City, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Darryl Anthony	TKO	3 (10), 2:14	Apr 12, 1986	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Richard Aguirre	KO	1 (10), 1:33	Mar 2, 1986	Americana Host Farm, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Troy Wortham	UD	10	Jan 25, 1986	Americana Host Farm, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Hedgemon Robertson	UD	8	Dec 21, 1985	Virginia Beach Pavilion, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Donald Gwinn	KO	2 (8), 1:32	Oct 18, 1985	Felt Forum, New York City, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Don Shiver	TKO	1 (8), 2:18	Jul 20, 1985	Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Dario DeJesus	KO	2 (6), 2:49	Jun 19, 1985	Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Vince Dunfee	KO	2 (6), 2:13	May 17, 1985	Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Steve Little	UD	6	Apr 6, 1985	San Angelo, Texas, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Marlon Palmer	UD	6	Jan 5, 1985	Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Dwight Williams	UD	6	Nov 15, 1984	Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.

References

External links

• Mark Breland at IMDb
• Boxing record for Mark Breland from BoxRec (registration required)

Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Lloyd Honeyghan	WBA welterweight champion February 6, 1987 – August 22, 1987	Succeeded by Marlon Starling
Vacant Title last held by Tomás Molinares	WBA welterweight champion February 4, 1989 – July 8, 1990	Succeeded by Aaron Davis
Awards
Preceded by Kenny Baysmore	The Ring Prospect of the Year 1984	Succeeded by Mike Tyson

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[fr] Mark Breland

Mark Breland est un boxeur américain né le 11 mai 1963 à New York.

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[ru] Бриланд, Марк

Марк Энтони Бриланд (англ. Mark Anthony Breland; родился 11 мая 1963 года в Бруклине, Нью-Йорк, США) — американский боксёр-профессионал, выступавший в полусредней весовой категории. Олимпийский чемпион (1984). Чемпион мира среди любителей (1982). Пятикратный победитель турнира «Золотые перчатки» в Нью-Йорке. «Самый перспективный боксёр года» по версии журнала «Ринг» (1984). Чемпион мира в полусредней весовой категории по версии WBA (1987, 1989—1990).

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