Aaron Davis (boxer)

Aaron Davis (born April 8, 1967, in the Bronx, New York, United States) is a former professional boxer who held the WBA welterweight title.

Aaron Davis
Born	(1967-04-08) April 8, 1967 (age 58) The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Other names	Superman
Statistics
Weight(s)	Welterweight Light middleweight Middleweight
Height	5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Reach	70+1⁄2 in (179 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	55
Wins	49
Wins by KO	31
Losses	6

Amateur career

Davis won the 1986 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb Open Championship. Davis defeated Maurice Donovan of the Knights Community Center in the finals to win the Championship. In 1985 Davis advanced to the finals of the 147 lb Open division and was defeated by Bradley Austin of the Jerome Boys Club. Davis trained at Gleason's Gym in New York City and as well at the Morris Park Boxing Club in the Van Nest section of the Bronx.

Professional career

Main article: Aaron Davis vs. Meldrick Taylor

Davis, known as "Superman", turned pro in 1986 and won his first 32 fights, including a 9th-round KO upset over Mark Breland to capture the WBA Welterweight Title in 1990.^[1] He would lose the title the following year to former light-welterweight champion Meldrick Taylor.^[2] He would fight one more time for a major world title, challenging Julio César Vásquez for the WBA super welterweight title, losing by majority decision. He was never knocked out in a professional fight, and retired in 2002.

Professional boxing record

55 fights	49 wins	6 losses
By knockout	31	0
By decision	17	6
By disqualification	1	0

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
55	Win	49–6	Ross Thompson	MD	10	Jul 23, 2002	New Roc City, New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
54	Win	48–6	Vinny Pazienza	TKO	8 (10), 1:48	Feb 9, 2001	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
53	Win	47–6	Luis Carmona	TKO	8 (12), 1:55	May 26, 2000	Level Nightclub, Miami Beach, Florida, US	Won vacant NABA middleweight title
52	Win	46–6	Mack Willis	TKO	3 (?)	Feb 19, 2000	Georgia, U.S.
51	Win	45–6	Alfonso Daniels	TKO	6 (10)	Sep 9, 1997	Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50	Win	44–6	Tommy Small	KO	1 (12), 2:33	Jul 20, 1997	The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Won vacant USBA light-middleweight title
49	Loss	43–6	José Luis López	MD	10	Jun 7, 1997	ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
48	Win	43–5	Tony Marshall	SD	12	Jan 21, 1997	Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
47	Loss	42–5	Anthony Stephens	SD	10	Jun 15, 1996	Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
46	Win	42–4	Greg Cadiz	TKO	2 (?)	Dec 30, 1995	Wonderland Greyhound Park, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S.
45	Win	41–4	Simon Brown	UD	10	Sep 16, 1995	Tropworld Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
44	Loss	40–4	Bronco McKart	SD	12	Jun 2, 1995	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.	For WBC International light-middleweight title
43	Win	40–3	Apolinar Hernandez	RTD	8 (10), 3:00	Mar 29, 1995	Lexington Avenue Armory, New York City, New York, U.S.
42	Win	39–3	Dennis Milton	TKO	3 (8), 3:00	Jan 14, 1995	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
41	Loss	38–3	Tony Marshall	UD	10	Mar 31, 1994	Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
40	Loss	38–2	Julio César Vásquez	MD	12	Aug 21, 1993	Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco	For WBA light-middleweight title
39	Win	38–1	Harold Bennett	TKO	2 (10), 2:43	Jul 8, 1993	Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
38	Win	37–1	Jose Antonio Martinez	TKO	7 (10)	May 13, 1993	Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
37	Win	36–1	Nick Rupa	UD	10	Mar 18, 1993	Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
36	Win	35–1	Edwin Curet	TKO	3 (10), 2:12	Jan 27, 1993	Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
35	Win	34–1	Craig Cummings	TKO	7 (10), 1:31	Oct 15, 1992	Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
34	Win	33–1	Nino Cirilo	UD	10	Feb 28, 1992	King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
33	Loss	32–1	Meldrick Taylor	UD	12	Jan 19, 1991	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Lost WBA welterweight title
32	Win	32–0	Jorge Maysonet	TKO	6 (10), 0:55	Oct 30, 1990	Pines Hotel, South Fallsburg, New York, U.S.
31	Win	31–0	Billy Durbin	TKO	8 (10), 2:53	Sep 13, 1990	Pioneer Hall, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
30	Win	30–0	Mark Breland	KO	9 (12), 2:56	Jul 8, 1990	Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.	Won WBA welterweight title
29	Win	29–0	Curtis Summit	UD	10	May 18, 1990	Villa Roma, Callicoon, New York, U.S.
28	Win	28–0	Reese Smith	TKO	3 (?)	Jan 26, 1990	Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
27	Win	27–0	Russell Mitchell	TKO	6 (12), 1:52	Nov 30, 1989	Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Won NABF welterweight title
26	Win	26–0	Gene Hatcher	UD	10	Sep 14, 1989	Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
25	Win	25–0	Anthony Williams	KO	7 (10), 2:40	Jul 13, 1989	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
24	Win	24–0	Jose Torres	TKO	1 (10), 2:50	May 25, 1989	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
23	Win	23–0	Luis Santana	UD	12	Apr 13, 1989	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
22	Win	22–0	Jose Laercio de Lima	DQ	4 (10), 2:55	Feb 9, 1989	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.	de Lima was disqualified for excessive holding
21	Win	21–0	Larry Nichols	TKO	5 (10)	Nov 30, 1988	Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
20	Win	20–0	Horace Shufford	SD	10	Oct 27, 1988	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
19	Win	19–0	Daniel Bicchieray	UD	8	Sep 19, 1988	Palais des sports, Corbeil-Essonnes, France
18	Win	18–0	Sammy Floyd	TKO	7 (10)	Jul 31, 1988	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
17	Win	17–0	Tyrone Moore	RTD	8 (10), 3:00	Jun 16, 1988	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
16	Win	16–0	Judas Clottey	PTS	8	Apr 18, 1988	Palais des Sports, Paris, France
15	Win	15–0	Jesus Carlos Velez	TKO	2 (8)	Feb 24, 1988	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.	Velez sprained his knee and could not continue
14	Win	14–0	Boubeker Cherif	TKO	5 (?)	Dec 21, 1987	Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France
13	Win	13–0	Brian Nitz	KO	4 (8)	Nov 12, 1987	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Warren Nelson	UD	8	Sep 3, 1987	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Marvin McDowell	TKO	4 (8)	Jul 23, 1987	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Mbayo Wa Mbayo	PTS	8	Jun 6, 1987	Saint-Nazaire, France
9	Win	9–0	James Sudberry	TKO	4 (8)	May 7, 1987	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Joel Brival	PTS	8	Apr 27, 1987	Paris, France
7	Win	7–0	James Johnson	TKO	2 (6), 2:57	Mar 26, 1987	Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Martin Kearney	TKO	4 (8), 3:00	Jan 29, 1987	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Abdel Arik	PTS	6	Dec 13, 1986	Paris, France
4	Win	4–0	Jean Pierre Calvez	TKO	2 (?)	Nov 6, 1986	Paris, France
3	Win	3–0	Terry Young	PTS	6	Aug 28, 1986	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Keith Martin	TKO	6 (6), 2:16	Jul 10, 1986	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Juan Torres	MD	6	May 15, 1986	Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.

See also

• List of world welterweight boxing champions