Tyrone Brunson (boxer)
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Tyrone Brunson (born January 29, 1985) is an American professional boxer, notable for holding the record of the most consecutive first-round knockouts for over 6 years (8 March 2008 – 6 July 2014).
Amateur career
Brunson hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and comes from a long line of middleweight boxers from the city. His amateur career extended over 90 fights, finishing with a record of 82–12.[1]
Professional career
Brunson turned professional in 2005 with a KO victory over Kevin Carey in a fight which lasted just 25 seconds. He had 7 more fights that year, all of which ended in 1st-round KO victories for Brunson. As with his debut 4 of those fights lasted less than 30 seconds, with his quickest victory coming in just 17 seconds against Terry Rork.
Brunson's KO streak continued into 2006, where in his first fight of the year he defeated James Morrow for the Mid American middleweight title.
On June 24, 2017, Brunson scored the biggest win of his career against seasoned veteran Kermit Cintron, a respected and dangerous puncher. In Philly's Fight of the Year, Brunson overcame two knockdowns to put Cintron on the floor three times to win by KO.
Chasing the record
By early 2007 Brunson's record had improved to 14–0, with all of his victories coming in the 1st round, and he was closing in on the unofficial North American record for consecutive 1st-round KOs held by Arthur "Young Otto" Susskind, who was credited with 15 consecutive 1st-round KO victories in the early 20th century. The major difference between Brunson's and Otto's streaks is that Brunson's began with his pro debut whereas Otto's streak did not start until well into his pro career.
On March 9, 2007, he equaled Otto's record when he KO'd David Johnson after 52 seconds of the 1st round. Brunson's record equaling effort was almost foiled due to a bizarre accident: Early in the bout Johnson managed to get tangled up with referee Dale Grable, which caused him to fall and injure his ankle. Despite only being able to limp around the ring he indicated to the referee that he wished to continue and the bout restarted. A few seconds later Johnson was legitimately knocked down with a barrage of punches from Brunson. This time he decided that his ankle injury was too painful and chose not to continue. As the second knockdown was as a result of a punch and not a slip the referee ruled the bout a TKO victory for Brunson (Had Johnson decided his ankle injury was too severe to continue when it first happened, the bout would have been ruled a No Contest).
Brunson claimed the North American record as his own on May 5, 2007, by KO’ing Tony Watson after just 100 seconds of the 1st round, moving his record to a perfect 16–0. The next milestone in his sights was the world record held by Edwin Valero of Venezuela with 18 consecutive 1st-round KOs. Brunson equalled Valero's total with a victory over Jamie Waru at the Sky City Casino in Auckland, New Zealand on June 8, 2007, and on March 8, 2008, recorded his record-breaking 19th consecutive 1st-round KO when he defeated Francis McKechnai in just 72 seconds at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Michigan.
On 15 August 2008 Brunson's run of consecutive 1st-round KO victories was brought to a halt at 19 when, in his 20th pro fight, he was held to a draw in a 6-round contest against Mexican journeyman Antonio Soriano.[2] The decision was greeted with a chorus of boos from the attending audience, who felt that Soriano had done enough to gain the victory [3]
On December 4, 2009, Brunson fought Carson Jones. Brunson had a great first two rounds (of a 10-round fight) sticking Jones with hard, straight jabs. His luck changed in the third round. Jones hit Brunson with a great combo, knocking him down for the first time in his career. Jones continued to pound on Brunson until Brunson was no longer defending himself, the referee then stopped the match, declaring Jones the winner by TKO.
On November 10, 2013, Yemeni minimumweight Boxer Ali Raymi broke Brunson's record by scoring his 20th consecutive first-round knockout.
On October 31, 2015, Brunson suffered a decision loss to undefeated prospect Caleb Plant in A PBC Undercard.
Criticism
The main criticism leveled at Brunson by some boxing pundits and fans [4][5][6] is the extremely poor level of opposition he has faced while making his way to the record.[7] In contrast with Valero, whose first 18 opponents had a combined record of 112-102-17 (1.1 win rate), the combined record of Brunson's opponents was just 60-94-8 (0.6 win rate). Furthermore, of those 18 opponents just 1 had a winning record and 6 had failed to win a single fight in their careers.
2017 resurgence
After suffering from a string of consecutive losses (2014–2015), Brunson scored two consecutive upset wins in 2017 against Brandon Quarles & former IBF Welterweight World Champion Kermit Cintron.[8]
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 34 | Win | 26–6–2 | Template:Flagicon Manny Woods | RTD | 8 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 1, 2017 | Template:Flagicon Arena VFG, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant UBF International super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Win | 25–6–2 | Template:Flagicon Kermit Cintron | KO | 5 (10), 1:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 24, 2017 | Template:Flagicon 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 32 | Win | 24–6–2 | Template:Flagicon Brandon Quarles | SD | 8 | Mar 11, 2017 | Template:Flagicon Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Template:DrawDraw | 23–6–2 | Template:Flagicon Ismael Garcia | SD | 8 | Oct 14, 2016 | Template:Flagicon Tepic, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 23–6–1 | Template:Flagicon Carlos Garcia Hernandez | KO | 4 (8), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 5, 2016 | Template:Flagicon Auditorio Siglo XXI, Puebla, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Loss | 22–6–1 | Template:Flagicon Caleb Plant | UD | 8 | Oct 31, 2015 | Template:Flagicon Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Loss | 22–5–1 | Template:Flagicon Dennis Hogan | UD | 10 | Apr 17, 2015 | Template:Flagicon Xcaret Park, Cancún, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant NBA-NABA USA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Loss | 22–4–1 | Template:Flagicon Tony Harrison | TKO | 1 (8), 1:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 20, 2014 | Template:Flagicon Gimnasio Niños Héroes, Tepic, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 26 | Loss | 22–3–1 | Template:Flagicon Decarlo Perez | TKO | 5 (8), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 18, 2014 | Template:Flagicon Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 25 | Win | 22–2–1 | Template:Flagicon Hansel Mateo | KO | 1 (6), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 1, 2014 | Template:Flagicon Foro Scotiabank, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 24 | Loss | 21–2–1 | Template:Flagicon James de la Rosa | UD | 8 | Feb 23, 2012 | Template:Flagicon Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 23 | Loss | 21–1–1 | Template:Flagicon Carson Jones | TKO | 3 (10), 2:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 4, 2009 | Template:Flagicon Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 21–0–1 | Template:Flagicon Jose Medina | KO | 3 (10), 1:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 7, 2009 | Template:Flagicon Auditorio Benito Juárez, Zapopan, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0–1 | Template:Flagicon Marcos Primera | UD | 8 | Oct 2, 2009 | Template:Flagicon Palenque Calle 2, Zapopan, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Template:DrawDraw | 19–0–1 | Template:Flagicon Antonio Soriano | MD | 6 | Aug 15, 2008 | Template:Flagicon Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Template:Flagicon Francis McKechnai | TKO | 1 (4), 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 9, 2008 | Template:Flagicon Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Template:Flagicon Jamie Waru | TKO | 1 (4), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 8, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Template:Flagicon Lee Hunter | KO | 1 (4), 0:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 4, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Salon Marbet Plus, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Template:Flagicon Tony Watson | KO | 1 (4), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 5, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Template:Flagicon David Johnson | TKO | 1 (4), 0:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 9, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Coliseo Olímpico, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Template:Flagicon Kirk Douglas | KO | 1 (4), 2:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 9, 2007 | Template:Flagicon Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Template:Flagicon Guy Packer | KO | 1 (4), 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 15, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Casino de los Fresnos, Tepic, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Template:Flagicon Chris Grays | TKO | 1 (6), 1:23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 1, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Auditorio Benito Juarez, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Template:Flagicon Charles Dalton | KO | 1 (6), 0:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 3, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Arena-Casino Los Fresnos, Tepic, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Template:Flagicon Terry Johnson | TKO | 1 (6), 1:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 8, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Casino Los Fresnos, Tepic, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Template:Flagicon James Morrow | TKO | 1 (8), 1:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 4, 2006 | Template:Flagicon Arena Jalisco, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Template:Flagicon Ian Rumler | TKO | 1 (6), 1:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 17, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Tonalá, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Template:Flagicon Bill Tipton | TKO | 1 (6), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 19, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Template:Flagicon Joe Harrison | KO | 1 (4), 0:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 7, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Template:Flagicon Antonio Scott | TKO | 1 (4), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 27, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Template:Flagicon Terry Rork | KO | 1 (6), 0:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 20, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Men's Club, Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Template:Flagicon Demiko Moore | KO | 1 (4), 0:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 30, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Guadalajara, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Template:Flagicon Ralf Franklin | KO | 1 (6), 0:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 10, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Arena Chololo Larios, Tonalá, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Template:Flagicon Kevin Carey | TKO | 1 (4), 0:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 4, 2005 | Template:Flagicon Arena Chololo Larios, Tonalá, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
References
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