Danny Santiago
Danny Santiago | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Danny Santiago |
Nickname(s) | The Bronx Bomber |
Rated at |
Light Heavyweight Cruiserweight |
Height | 5 ft 8.5 in (1.74 m) |
Reach | 65.5 in (166 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Bronx, New York, United States | February 21, 1973
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 41 |
Wins | 34 |
Wins by KO | 20 |
Losses | 7 |
Draws | 1 |
Danny Santiago born February 21, 1973 in The Bronx, New York City, is a Cruiserweight Boxer who resides in Ocala, Florida. Santiago is the owner of CFB "Central Florida Boxing" Gym. Santiago acquired the nicknamed "The Bronx Bomber".
Amateur career
Santiago had a strong amateur career, including the following highlights:[1]
- 1995 Northeastern Regional Champion (178 Lbs.)
- 1996 Southeastern Regional Champion (178 Lbs.)
- 1996 Representative of Florida Bronze Medalists at 178Lbs, National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in Denver, Colorado
- 1996 International competition U.S.A. vs. Sweden representative of U.S.A. Silver Medalists at 178Lbs
Professional career
In 1997, Danny made his professional debut with a first round knockout of Michael Watkins. Between 1997 and 2002, Danny built a record of 22-0 and earned a shot at the WBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title, where he suffered his first loss against Rocky Torres. By 2004, Danny defeated the highly ranked Elvir Muriqi in Madison Square Gardens with a devastating first round knockout.
Continually rated as a top light heavy-weight, Danny has faced some of best boxers of this millennium in world title fights, including: Zsolt Erdei (WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion and WBC Cruiserweight Champion), Antonio Tarver, (WBC, WBA, IBF, and The Ring Light Heavyweight Champion and IBO World Light Heavyweight Champion), Beibut Shumenov (WBA World Light Heavyweight Champion and IBA Light Heavyweight Champion), and Danny Green (WBA Super Middleweight Champion and Light Heavyweight World Champion and IBO World Cruiserweight Champion).
In 2010, Santiago was scheduled to fight Roy Jones, Jr, but the fight was cancelled due to an injury to Jones. After a five-year delay, the fight is now scheduled to take place on August 29, 2015 on the island of Sint Maarten.
Santiago was a contestant on ESPN’s very popular television series The Contender in 2007. Danny currently resides in Ocala, Florida where he supports numerous charities and owns a successful boxing gym which serves as a popular training ground world champions, including Tavoris Cloud, Ricardo Mayorga, and Jermain Taylor.
Professional boxing record
Santiago has the following record as a professional boxer:[2]
34 Wins (20 knockouts, 14 decisions), 7 Losses (7 knockouts), 1 Draw | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Loss | 34-7-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | January 31, 2014 | ![]() |
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Win | 34-6-1 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | November 22, 2013 | ![]() |
80-72, 80-72, 80-72. Cruiserweight debut. |
Win | 33-6-1 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | August 31, 2013 | ![]() |
80-72, 80-72, 80-72. Cruiserweight debut. |
Loss | 32-6-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | July 25, 2012 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:47 of the fifth round. |
Loss | 32-5-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | July 29, 2011 | ![]() |
WBA World/IBA World Light Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 0:46 of the ninth round. |
Win | 31-4-1 | ![]() |
MD | 8 | May 21, 2010 | ![]() |
78-74, 77-75, 76-76. |
Win | 30-4-1 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | May 16, 2009 | ![]() |
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Loss | 29-4-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | December 1, 2007 | ![]() |
IBO World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the fourth round. |
Loss | 29-3-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 | January 27, 2007 | ![]() |
WBO World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:55 of the eighth round. |
Win | 29-2-1 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | December 14, 2006 | ![]() |
78-73, 77-74, 76-75. |
Win | 28-2-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | June 29, 2006 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:20 of the first round. |
Draw | 27-2-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 2 October 2006 | ![]() |
58-56, 57-57, 57-57. |
Win | 27-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 | 8 December 2005 | ![]() |
WBC Mundo Hispano Light Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 26-2 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | December 16, 2004 | ![]() |
78-71, 77-72, 77-72. |
Win | 25-2 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | April 12, 2004 | ![]() |
Brock knocked out at 1:28 of the first round. |
Win | 24-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 | February 10, 2004 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:12 of the fourth round. |
Win | 23-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | March 14, 2003 | ![]() |
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Loss | 22-2 | ![]() |
TKO | 9 | August 29, 2002 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:36 of the ninth round. |
Loss | 22-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 11 | November 5, 2002 | ![]() |
WBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:49 of the 11th round. |
Win | 22-0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | March 30, 2002 | ![]() |
98-91, 96-92, 96-92. |
Win | 21-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | August 6, 2001 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:35 of the first round. |
Win | 20-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 7 | December 15, 2000 | ![]() |
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Win | 19-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | August 18, 2000 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:50 of the second round. |
Win | 18-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | June 24, 2000 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:43 of the second round. |
Win | 17-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 | May 20, 2000 | ![]() |
WBA NBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:20 of the tenth round. |
Win | 16-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 | April 15, 2000 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:40 of the fifth round. |
Win | 15-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | October 28, 1999 | ![]() |
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Win | 14-0 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | October 9, 1999 | ![]() |
Stokes knocked out at 2:09 of the third round. |
Win | 13-0 | ![]() |
UD | 6 | June 18, 1999 | ![]() |
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Win | 12-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 | May 15, 1999 | ![]() |
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Win | 11-0 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | April 17, 1999 | ![]() |
Floyd knocked out at 1:18 of the second round. |
Win | 10-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | March 19, 1999 | ![]() |
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Win | 9-0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | February 27, 1999 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | January 14, 1999 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | November 20, 1998 | ![]() |
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Win | 6-0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | August 22, 1998 | ![]() |
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Win | 5-0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | November 7, 1998 | ![]() |
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Win | 4-0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | May 6, 1998 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:44 of the second round. |
Win | 3-0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | February 13, 1998 | ![]() |
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Win | 2-0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | November 25, 1997 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-0 | Michael "Arc Angel" Watkins | TKO | 1 | June 9, 1997 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:47 of the first round. |
References
- ↑ "Danny Santiago "The Bronx Bomber"". badboyzusa.com. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
- ↑ "Danny Santiago". BoxRec.com. Retrieved December 24, 2012.