Kelvin Davis (boxer)
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Kelvin Davis is an American
boxer
. He is a former IBF-champion in the Cruiserweight weight class.
Known as "Concrete", Davis, a compact pressure fighter, turned pro in 1999. He was undefeated in his first 20 fights, including a draw with veteran David Vedder (record 21-19-3) in 2001 and a points win over 37 year old Ex IBF-titeleholder Arthur Williams
. He lost for the first time to little-known Ravea Springs (record 24-2).
In 2003 however he got an IBF-eliminator fight against O'Neil Bell
, who knocked him out.
Unimpressed by these losses the IBF put him in another eliminator with another Don King-fighter in Louis Azille. He won the fight by close decision.
In 2004 he won the vacant IBF title against hard-punching but chinny southpaw Ezra Sellars but never defended it.
In 2005 he lost by KO to Guillermo Jones
and on points to undefeated Steve Cunningham
.
He drew with heavyweight Charles Shufford
in 2006 but was KOd by puncher Darnell Wilson
in 2007.
, Davis suffered an injury while on a training run in June 2007, jumping over Auckland's Greenhithe
bridge to avoid a car. Davis was forced to spend the next month in New Zealand after being hospitalized with a broken neck & broken back in two places. After 11 hours of surgery, Davis began recovering, and many speculated that his boxing future was in doubt. However, he fully recovered and returned to the ring four months later against undefeated heavy weight Carl Davis Drummond.
and Alexander Frenkel
.
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boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. He is a former IBF-champion in the Cruiserweight weight class.
Known as "Concrete", Davis, a compact pressure fighter, turned pro in 1999. He was undefeated in his first 20 fights, including a draw with veteran David Vedder (record 21-19-3) in 2001 and a points win over 37 year old Ex IBF-titeleholder Arthur Williams
Arthur Williams (boxer)
Arthur "King" James Williams is a professional boxer .Williams became professional in 1989 and fell short in his first shot at a major championship title, a 1994 split-decision loss to Orlin Norris for the World Boxing Association Cruiserweight Title. Williams was knocked out in the third round...
. He lost for the first time to little-known Ravea Springs (record 24-2).
In 2003 however he got an IBF-eliminator fight against O'Neil Bell
O'Neil Bell
O'Neil "Super Nova" Bell is a boxer who is a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, having held the WBA, WBC, IBF, and The Ring magazine cruiserweight titles.- Professional career :...
, who knocked him out.
Unimpressed by these losses the IBF put him in another eliminator with another Don King-fighter in Louis Azille. He won the fight by close decision.
In 2004 he won the vacant IBF title against hard-punching but chinny southpaw Ezra Sellars but never defended it.
In 2005 he lost by KO to Guillermo Jones
Guillermo Jones
Guillermo Jones is a Panamanian boxer best known for losing three world title fights in controversial decisions...
and on points to undefeated Steve Cunningham
Steve Cunningham
Steven Ormain Cunningham is an American professional boxer. Nicknamed USS Cunningham in reference to his 1994–1998 US Navy service on the aircraft carriers and .-Amateur career:...
.
He drew with heavyweight Charles Shufford
Charles Shufford
Charles Shufford is a professional boxer.He had 35 amateur fights at superheavyweight and in 1996 beat Lance Whitaker but lost to Joe Mesi and Lovy Page....
in 2006 but was KOd by puncher Darnell Wilson
Darnell Wilson
Darnell Wilson is a US-American boxer. Graduated from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.-Amateur career:...
in 2007.
Injury
While training for a heavyweight bout against Shane CameronShane Cameron
Shane "Mountain Warrior" Cameron is a former 2002 Commonwealth Games bronze medal winner currently competing in the cruiserweight division...
, Davis suffered an injury while on a training run in June 2007, jumping over Auckland's Greenhithe
Greenhithe, New Zealand
Greenhithe is an Auckland suburb. As from 1 November 2010, Greenhithe is under the governance of the Auckland Council.According to the 2001 census, Greenhithe had a population of 4,170. Greenhithe has however shown dramatic growth since the North Shore City Council determined that Greenhithe was to...
bridge to avoid a car. Davis was forced to spend the next month in New Zealand after being hospitalized with a broken neck & broken back in two places. After 11 hours of surgery, Davis began recovering, and many speculated that his boxing future was in doubt. However, he fully recovered and returned to the ring four months later against undefeated heavy weight Carl Davis Drummond.
Recovery
Davis recovered from his injury and returned to the ring in November 2007. He lost a decision to undefeated Carl Davis Drummond. Davis was winless in his last eight bouts, including suffering first round knockouts to Eric FieldsEric Fields
Eric Fields is an American professional boxer from Ardmore, Oklahoma.-Amateur career:Fields started boxing in 2003 and became the 2005 and 2006 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion. In 2005 he beat Tony Grano, the U.S...
and Alexander Frenkel
Alexander Frenkel
Alexander Frenkel is a German Cruiserweight boxer of Ukrainian origin ranked seventh in the world by Boxrec...
.