Howard Davis Jr.

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Howard Edward Davis Jr. (February 14, 1956 – December 30, 2015) was an American professional boxer. Growing up on Long Island as the eldest of 10 children, Davis first learned boxing from his father. After being inspired by a movie about Muhammad Ali, Davis embarked on his amateur career. He won the 1976 Olympic gold medal one week after his mother died. He was also awarded the Val Barker Trophy at the Olympics, beating out such boxers as Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Spinks and Leon Spinks.[1]

He turned professional after the Olympics and went on to compile a professional record of 36–6–1 with 14 knockouts. He retired in 1996.[1] After retirement he became a trainer. Eventually he worked as boxing director at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, where he trained both amateur and professional boxers and MMA fighters. He was also a motivational speaker and a musician.

Amateur career

As an amateur, Davis was trained by his father, a former boxer. He had an outstanding amateur career. In 1976, Davis won the Olympic gold medal in the lightweight division in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Davis was also named the Outstanding Boxer of the 1976 Olympics and given the Val Barker Trophy. His Olympic teammates included Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Spinks and Leon Spinks.

His Olympic victory came just one week after his mother died of a heart attack.

Davis had an amateur record of 125–5.

Amateur accomplishments include:

Professional career

Davis turned professional in 1977. After winning his first thirteen fights, he challenged Jim Watt for the WBC lightweight title in 1980. Watt won by a fifteen-round unanimous decision. In 1984, with a record of 26–1, Davis fought Edwin Rosario for the WBC lightweight title. Rosario retained his title with a twelve-round split decision. His final attempt to win a world title came in 1988. Davis was stunningly knocked out in the first round by IBF junior welterweight champion Buddy McGirt. He retired after the fight. In 1994, Davis launched a comeback as a middleweight. He retired for good after losing by second-round knockout to Dana Rosenblatt on April 13, 1996.

He finished with a professional record of 36–6–1 with 14 KO's.[2]

Honors

In August 1976, Davis' hometown of Glen Cove, New York honored Davis with a parade for his Olympic achievement, which was attended by Lt. Governor Mary Anne Krupsak.

In July 2009, Glen Cove honored Davis by naming a street after him. The Mayor also proclaimed July 10 as Howard Davis Day in honor of both father and son.[3]

Personal life

In 1981, Davis had his Olympic Gold Medal stolen from his home, only to be found years later by a landscaper on the side of the road. After discovering the true value of the medal, the landscaper returned the medal to Davis.[4]

Davis served as a boxing trainer to MMA fighters, including Chuck Liddell and fighters from American Top Team. He also worked as a sports commentator, a public speaker, and a promoter for Fight Time Promotions. Davis was a boxing coach/trainer for Chuck Liddell on The Ultimate Fighter 11.[5] Davis' wife Karla Guadamuz-Davis served as his Publicist and Business Manager.

Davis followed a strict vegetarian diet.[6]

Davis' son Dyah is also a former professional boxer, who transitioned to a coaching career and is a boxing coach at the American Top Team.[7]

Death

In the summer of 2015 Davis learned that he had incurable, late-stage lung cancer.[8] He died on December 30, 2015, from the disease at the age of 59.[9]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Loss 36–6–1 Template:Flagicon Dana Rosenblatt KO 2 (12), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Apr 1996 Template:Flagicon TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For the WBU Middleweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 36–5–1 Template:Flagicon Humberto Aranda PTS 10 29 Jun 1995 Template:Flagicon Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 35–5–1 Template:Flagicon Glenn Odem UD 10 4 May 1995 Template:Flagicon Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 34–5–1 Template:Flagicon Joaquin Velasquez UD 10 19 Jan 1995 Template:Flagicon Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 33–5–1 Template:Flagicon Rip Rettig TKO 7 (10) 17 Nov 1994 Template:Flagicon Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Loss 32–5–1 Template:Flagicon Buddy McGirt KO 1 (15), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 31 Jul 1988 Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For the IBF Super Lightweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 32–4–1 Template:Flagicon Ron Johnson UD 10 28 Apr 1988 Template:Flagicon Teachers Union Hall, Dorchester, Boston, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 31–4–1 Template:Flagicon Shelton LeBlanc UD 10 25 Mar 1988 Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 30–4–1 Template:Flagicon Ali Kareem Muhammad TKO 9 (10), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Jan 1988 Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 29–4–1 Template:Flagicon Héctor Camacho UD 10 2 May 1987 Template:Flagicon Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 29–3–1 Template:Flagicon Othal Dixon UD 10 27 Feb 1987 Template:Flagicon Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Template:DrawDraw 28–3–1 Template:Flagicon Meldrick Taylor SD 10 16 Aug 1986 Template:Flagicon Sands Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 28–3 Template:Flagicon Joe Manley UD 10 28 Feb 1986 Template:Flagicon Golden Nugget Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 28–2 Template:Flagicon Sammy Matos TKO 4 (10) 16 Oct 1985 Template:Flagicon New Brunswick High School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 27–2 Template:Flagicon Bobby Johnson UD 10 14 Dec 1984 Template:Flagicon Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 26–2 Template:Flagicon Edwin Rosario SD 12 23 Jun 1984 Template:Flagicon Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For the WBC Lightweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Template:Flagicon Darrell Stovall TKO 2 (10), 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 May 1984 Template:Flagicon Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Template:Flagicon Connie Swift RTD 8 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Mar 1984 Template:Flagicon Bally's Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Template:Flagicon Greg Coverson TKO 8 (10), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Jun 1983 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Template:Flagicon George Feeney UD 10 10 Apr 1983 Template:Flagicon Sanremo, Italy
23 Win 22–1 Template:Flagicon Tony Baltazar UD 10 27 Feb 1983 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Template:Flagicon Claude Noel UD 10 12 Nov 1982 Template:Flagicon Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Template:Flagicon Ezequiel Cocoa Sanchez UD 10 16 Oct 1982 Template:Flagicon Golden Nugget Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Template:Flagicon James Martinez TKO 6 (10) 26 Aug 1982 Template:Flagicon Sands Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Template:Flagicon Anthony Collins RTD 3 (10) 22 Jul 1982 Template:Flagicon Sands Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Template:Flagicon Julio Valdez UD 10 3 Jun 1982 Template:Flagicon Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Template:Flagicon Angel Cruz UD 10 16 Apr 1981 Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Template:Flagicon Larry Stanton RTD 8 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Jun 1981 Template:Flagicon Colonie Hill Catering Hall, Hauppauge, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Template:Flagicon Johnny Lira UD 10 6 Dec 1980 Template:Flagicon Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Loss 13–1 Template:Flagicon Jim Watt UD 15 7 Jun 1980 Template:Flagicon Ibrox Park, Glasgow, Scotland, UKScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For the WBC Lightweight Championship.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Template:Flagicon Vilomar Fernandez UD 12 23 Feb 1980 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Template:Flagicon Maurice Watkins UD 10 14 Sep 1979 Template:Flagicon The Summit, Houston, Texas, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Template:Flagicon Jose Hernandez KO 7 (10), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Jun 1979 Template:Flagicon Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Template:Flagicon Giancarlo Usai KO 3 (10), 0:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Apr 1979 Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Template:Flagicon Luis Davila UD 10 4 Nov 1978 Template:Flagicon Resorts International Hotel & Casino, Superstar Theatr, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Template:Flagicon Norman Goins UD 10 9 Jul 1978 Template:Flagicon Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Template:Flagicon Larry Stanton SD 10 13 May 1978 Template:Flagicon Orlando Sports Stadium, Orlando, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Template:Flagicon Jose Fernandez UD 8 4 Feb 1978 Template:Flagicon Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Template:Flagicon Arturo Pineda TKO 4 (8) 13 Sep 1977 Template:Flagicon Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Template:Flagicon Domenick Monaco TKO 8 (8), 2:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Jul 1977 Template:Flagicon Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Template:Flagicon Carlos Rico Gonzalez UD 6 11 May 1977 Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Rick Craney KO 3 (6), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Mar 1977 Template:Flagicon Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Jose Resto UD 6 15 Jan 1977 Template:Flagicon The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Professional debutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ a b Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ "Howard Davis Jr.: Boxing Let's Talk" Template:Webarchive
  3. ↑ "Olympic Champ Howard Davis Jr. is honored in Hometown of Glen Cove, NY"
  4. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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  6. ↑ Wong, Nick. (2016). "Boxing Gold Medalist and MMA Coach Howard Davis Jr. Dies at Age 59". Vice Sports. Retrieved 6 Feb. 2019.
  7. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  8. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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