Daniel Geale
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Daniel Geale (born 26 February 1981) is an Australian former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2016. He held the unified WBA (Super) and IBF middleweight titles between 2011 and 2013, and the IBO middleweight title from 2007 to 2009. As an amateur boxer, Geale won a welterweight gold medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Early life
Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Born in Launceston, Tasmania, Geale is of mixed British and Aboriginal ancestry.
Amateur career
Other than winning the 2002 Commonwealth Games at welterweight, Geale also represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He lost in the first round to Italy's Leonard Bundu.[1] He was an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.[2]
Amateur highlights
- 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia as a welterweight:
- Lost to Leonard Bundu (Italy) 2:4
- 2001 East Asian Games in Osaka, Japan:
- Defeated Naoki Hirata (Japan) +12-12
- Lost to Gennady Golovkin (Kazakhstan) 3-15
- 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, won Gold Medal:
- Defeated Tsetsi Davis (Jamaica) rsf
- Defeated Tony Cesay (Sle) 25-13
- Defeated Daniel Codling (New Zealand) 27-13
- Defeated Kwanele Zulu (South Africa)
- 2002 Boxing World Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan:
- Lost to Mustafa Karagollu (Turkey)
- Lost to Yudel Jhonson (Cuba) RSC 2
- 2003 World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand
- Lost to Bakhtiyar Artayev (Kazakhstan) 8-30
Professional career
Geale turned pro in 2004, knocking out Danny Bellert in the third round. He then went on to build a record of 17 bouts for 17 wins with 12 KO's. On 14 December 2007, Geale fought for the IBO Middleweight Championship of the world against another undefeated Australian, Daniel Dawson, who was 29-0-0 with 20 KO's coming into the fight. Geale outclassed Dawson over 12 rounds to win the IBO Middleweight title with the judges scoring the bout 120-110, 120-110 and 119-109.
In June 2008, Geale defended his IBO Middleweight Championship with another 12 round unanimous decision over Geard Ajetovic. In December 2008, Geale faced Daniel MacKinnon in a non-title bout. Geale was down in the 8th, McKinnon was down in the 4th, 6th & twice in the 8th, Geale won a unanimous decision with judges scoring the bout 100-87, 100-87, 100-88. In March 2009 Geale defeated Ian MacKillop with a first-round knockout but in May of that year he lost his next fight in a controversial split decision to former WBA super middleweight champion Anthony Mundine to lose his IBO middleweight title. Mundine later stated that he hardly studied Geale during his training camp for the fight. Geale however, would rebound from the controversial defeat with 3 wins including an IBF Eliminator setting himself up for a world title shot.
IBF middleweight champion
In May 2011, Geale defeated Sebastian Sylvester in Germany by split decision (scores of 118-110, 118-112, 110-118) to become the new IBF middleweight world champion. In August 2011, he made his first successful title defense against contender Eromosele Albert, winning by unanimous decision. Geale made his second successful IBF title defense by defeating Ghana's Osumanu Adama via unanimous decision (scores of 118-110, 117-111, 115-113) on 7 March 2012.
Unified middleweight champion
On 1 September 2012 Geale defeated long time WBA champion Felix Sturm in Oberhausen, Germany via split decision (scores of 116-112, 116-112, 112-116), thus unifying the WBA title with his already held IBF title .[3]
Geale's reign as unified champion was short-lived, as two months after winning the WBA title, he was stripped of it for choosing to fight Anthony Mundine in a rematch over mandatory challenger Gennady Golovkin. Geale was punished for Sturm's refusal to fight mandatory challengers when he was champion. When Geale won the title, the WBA gave him four-and-a-half months instead of the regular nine to defend against the mandatory - in this case Golovkin. Their reasoning was that their mandatory challengers had been ignored for too long.[4]
Geale vs. Mundine II
On 30 January 2013 Geale beat Anthony Mundine in a unanimous points decision (scores of 116-112, 117-111, 117-111) at the Sydney Entertainment Centre to retain his IBF middleweight world title. Immediately after ring announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. read out the result, Mundine and his entourage stormed out of the ring and left the arena.[5]
Geale vs. Barker
On 17 August 2013, Geale fought British fighter Darren Barker for Geale's IBF Middleweight world title in Atlantic City. Despite knocking down Barker in the sixth round, Geale lost in a split-decision.[6]
Geale vs. Golovkin
In what was billed as the biggest night of his career and taking place in the legendary Madison Square Garden, Geale lost by TKO in the third round to the Kazakh Gennady Golovkin.[7] Entering the fight as the clear underdog with Golovkin listed by most bookmakers as the 14 to 1 favourite[8] and despite having fought, according to Golovkin "like a champion", Geale was clearly outclassed by Golovkin when during the final exchange Golovkin counterpunched Geale after Geale had connected with a right to the Kazakh's head.[9]
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 36 | Loss | 31–5 | Renold Quinlan | KO | 2 (12), 1:14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 14 Oct 2016 | Silverdome, Launceston, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant IBO super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Loss | 31–4 | Miguel Cotto | TKO | 4 (12), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6 Jun 2015 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 31–3 | Jarrod Fletcher | UD | 12 | 3 Dec 2014 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific interim and PABA middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Loss | 30–3 | Gennady Golovkin | TKO | 3 (12), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 26 Jul 2014 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBA (Super) and IBO middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Garth Wood | RTD | 6 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 19 Feb 2014 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBA Pan African and vacant IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 31 | Loss | 29–2 | Darren Barker | SD | 12 | 17 Aug 2013 | Revel Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Anthony Mundine | UD | 12 | 30 Jan 2013 | Entertainment Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Felix Sturm | SD | 12 | 1 Sep 2012 | König Pilsener Arena, Oberhausen, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF middleweight title; Won WBA (Super) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Osumanu Adama | UD | 12 | 7 Mar 2012 | Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Eromosele Albert | UD | 12 | 31 Aug 2011 | Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Sebastian Sylvester | SD | 12 | 7 May 2011 | Jahnsportforum, Neubrandenburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won IBF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Roman Karmazin | TKO | 12 (12), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 31 Oct 2010 | State Sports Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Kariz Kariuki | TKO | 11 (12), 2:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 2 Jun 2010 | Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Samir Santos Barbosa | UD | 12 | 21 Oct 2009 | Silverdome, Launceston, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 22 | Loss | 21–1 | Anthony Mundine | SD | 12 | 27 May 2009 | Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost IBO middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Ian MacKillop | KO | 1 (10), 1:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 11 Mar 2009 | The Cube, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Daniel McKinnon | UD | 10 | 5 Dec 2008 | The Cube, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Geard Ajetović | UD | 12 | 27 Jun 2008 | Campbelltown Catholic Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBO middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Daniel Dawson | UD | 12 | 14 Dec 2007 | Campbelltown Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant IBO middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Lee Oti | KO | 2 (8), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 12 Oct 2007 | Penrith Stadium, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Parkpoom Jangphonak | UD | 12 | 4 May 2007 | Endeavour Field, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific and IBO Inter-Continental middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Lee Oti | UD | 12 | 4 Feb 2007 | State Sports Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF Pan Pacific and OPBF interim light-middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Somchai Chimlum | UD | 6 | 15 Dec 2006 | Fairy Meadow Fraternity Bowling Club, Wollongong, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Sonni Michael Angelo | TKO | 4 (10), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4 Aug 2006 | Campbelltown Catholic Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Nonoy Gonzales | UD | 8 | 7 Jul 2006 | Campbelltown Catholic Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Timo Masua | KO | 4 (8), 0:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 4 Mar 2006 | City Hall, Hobart, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Garry Comer | TKO | 2 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 27 Nov 2005 | Vodafone Arena, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Garry Comer | KO | 8 (12), 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 22 Oct 2005 | Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant OPBF interim light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Steve Douet | TKO | 2 (12), 1:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 16 Sep 2005 | Blacktown RSL Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant IBF Pan Pacific light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Steve Douet | UD | 6 | 1 Jul 2005 | Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Domenic DeVanna | TKO | 1 (8), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 Apr 2005 | Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Peter Rolph | KO | 1 (8), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 18 Mar 2005 | Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Sean Connell | TKO | 3 (6), 1:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 6 Feb 2005 | Panthers World of Entertainment, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Bruce Glozier | KO | 1 (6), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 10 Dec 2004 | Fankhauser Reserve, Gold Coast, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Domenic DeVanna | TKO | 2 (6), 2:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 19 Nov 2004 | Blacktown RSL Club, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Danny Bellert | KO | 3 (6), 1:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | 1 Oct 2004 | Fankhauser Reserve, Gold Coast, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
References
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- ↑ Daniel Geale wins unification title bout with split points decision over Germany's Felix Sturm
- ↑ Geale Stripped of WBA title, Fox Sports Australia, 2 November 2012
- ↑ Geale dominates Mundine to win re-match, Ciaran Baynes, ABC News Online, 30 January 2013
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