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Doug DeWitt

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Doug DeWitt
Born
Douglas Allen DeWitt

(1961-08-13) August 13, 1961 (age 63)
Other namesCobra
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach65+12 in (166 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins33
Wins by KO19
Losses8
Draws5

Doug DeWitt (born August 13, 1961) is an American former professional boxer who was the inaugural WBO middleweight champion of the world from 1989 to 1990.

Career

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DeWitt made his professional debut in 1980 & compiled a record of 30–6–4 before winning the inaugural WBO middleweight title.[1] He would lose the title in his second defense to British boxer Nigel Benn.[2]

Professional boxing record

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46 fights 33 wins 8 losses
By knockout 19 4
By decision 14 4
Draws 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
46 Loss 33–8–5 James Toney RTD 6 (10) 05/12/1992 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
45 Win 33–7–5 Dan Sherry SD 10 (10) 28/05/1992 Kushers Country Club, Monticello, New York, U.S.
44 Draw 32–7–5 Tyrone Frazier MD 10 (10) 07/02/1992 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
43 Loss 32–7–4 Nigel Benn TKO 8 (12) 29/04/1990 Caesars, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost WBO Middleweight Title
42 Win 32–6–4 Matthew Hilton RTD 11 (12) 15/01/1990 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBO Middleweight Title
41 Win 31–6–4 Robbie Sims SD 12 (12) 18/04/1989 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won inaugural WBO Middleweight Title
40 Loss 30–6–4 Sumbu Kalambay TKO 7 (12) 08/11/1988 Stade Louis II, Monte Carlo, Monaco For WBA Middleweight Title
39 Win 30–5–4 Alberto Gonzalez KO 6 (10) 19/08/1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38 Draw 29–5–4 Ron Essett UD 10 (10) 29/01/1988 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 29–5–3 Tony Thornton MD 13 (12) 06/11/1987 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won USBA Middleweight Title
Fight ended in a draw, decided with a "sudden death" 13th round
36 Win 28–5–3 Lenny LaPaglia UD 10 (10) 18/08/1987 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
35 Loss 27–5–3 José Quiñones TKO 3 (10) 20/02/1987 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34 Loss 27–4–3 Thomas Hearns UD 12 (12) 17/10/1986 Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. For NABF Middleweight Title
33 Loss 27–3–3 Milton McCrory UD 10 (10) 13/07/1986 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
32 Win 27–2–3 Charles Boston UD 10 (10) 06/05/1986 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31 Win 26–2–3 Luis Rivera TKO 7 (10) 18/01/1986 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30 Loss 25–2–3 Robbie Sims UD 10 (10) 30/08/1985 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
29 Draw 25–1–3 Don Lee UD 10 (10) 08/03/1985 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
28 Win 25–1–2 Jimmie Sykes TKO 1 (12) 04/10/1984 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 24–1–2 Bobby Hoye UD 10 (10) 19/04/1984 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Win 23–1–2 Mike Tinley UD 12 (12) 17/02/1984 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won ESPN Middleweight Title
25 Win 22–1–2 Freddie Boynton RTD 5 (10) 13/01/1984 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
24 Win 21–1–2 Hector Rosario KO 4 (10) 09/09/1983 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
23 Win 20–1–2 King Starling TKO 8 (10) 10/08/1983 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
22 Win 19–1–2 Vernon Reed KO 1 (10) 16/02/1983 Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
21 Win 18–1–2 Larry Rayford KO 6 (10) 03/12/1982 Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
20 Win 17–1–2 Teddy Mann TKO 6 (10) 20/10/1982 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
19 Win 16–1–2 William Page KO 1 (8) 02/10/1982 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 15–1–2 Mike Hyman TKO 6 (10) 04/08/1982 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
17 Draw 14–1–2 Ben Serrano PTS 8 (8) 21/03/1982 Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Win 14–1–1 Bill Medei TKO 1 (8) 04/03/1982 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 13–1–1 Danny Long MD 8 (8) 04/02/1982 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 12–1–1 Charlie Hecker TKO 5 (6) 22/12/1981 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Draw 11–1–1 Tony Suero PTS 8 (8) 24/11/1981 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Danny McAloon TKO 3 (8) 09/10/1981 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Lenny Villers TKO 8 (8) 25/06/1981 New Westchester Town Hall, Tarrytown, New York, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Kevin Cheatum KO 1 (8) 24/04/1981 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
9 Loss 8–1 Ben Serrano PTS 8 (8) 08/03/1981 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Willard Nance UD 8 (8) 18/02/1981 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Larry Davis PTS 6 (6) 21/01/1981 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Derrick Doughty KO 1 (6) 17/12/1980 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Terry Duncan UD 6 (6) 15/10/1980 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Larry Davis UD 6 (6) 17/09/1980 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Calvin Cook UD 4 (4) 11/06/1980 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Charlie Hecker KO 3 (4) 14/05/1980 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Peter Pennello PTS 4 (4) 28/03/1980 Dick Clark Theatre, Tarrytown, New York, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Doug DeWitt, fighting with an injured left hand most..." United Press International. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  2. ^ Berger, Phil (30 April 1990). "Benn Stops DeWitt". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBO middleweight champion
April 18, 1989 – April 29, 1990
Succeeded by