Robert Daniels
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Robert Daniels is a professional boxer
in the Cruiserweight division.
Daniels, known as "Preacherman," turned pro in 1984 and in 1989 he captured the vacant World Boxing Association
(WBA) cruiserweight title by defeating a badly faded 36-year old Dwight Muhammad Qawi
. He defended the title twice before losing the title to Bobby Czyz
in 1991 in a close split decision.
He continued to fight as both a cruiserweight and heavyweight
through 1997. In his highest profile fights as a heavyweight, he lost to Lawrence Clay-Bey and David Tua
.
His professional record stands at 49 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw, and 41 wins coming by knockout.
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...
in the Cruiserweight division.
Daniels, known as "Preacherman," turned pro in 1984 and in 1989 he captured the vacant World Boxing Association
World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level. It was previously known as the National Boxing Association before changing its name in 1962...
(WBA) cruiserweight title by defeating a badly faded 36-year old Dwight Muhammad Qawi
Dwight Muhammad Qawi
Dwight Muhammad Qawi is a former world boxing champion in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions...
. He defended the title twice before losing the title to Bobby Czyz
Bobby Czyz
Robert Edward "Bobby" Czyz is a retired American boxer. A New Jersey native of mostly Polish and Italian descent, he is both a former world light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion.Czyz was born in Orange, New Jersey...
in 1991 in a close split decision.
He continued to fight as both a cruiserweight and heavyweight
Heavyweight
Heavyweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds are considered heavyweights by the major professional boxing organizations: the International Boxing Federation, the World Boxing Association, the World Boxing Council, and the World Boxing...
through 1997. In his highest profile fights as a heavyweight, he lost to Lawrence Clay-Bey and David Tua
David Tua
David "Tuamanator" Tua is a New Zealand professional heavyweight boxer, fighting out of South Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.He is a former WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental Heavyweight champion....
.
His professional record stands at 49 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw, and 41 wins coming by knockout.
Titles won
- Florida State Cruiserweight Title
- WBA Cruiserweight Title
- International Boxing Association (IBA) Cruiserweight Title
- International Boxing OrganizationInternational Boxing OrganizationThe International Boxing Organization is a for-profit organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships.- Origins :...
Cruiserweight Title - World Boxing FederationWorld Boxing FederationThe World Boxing Federation is a sanctioning organization currently recognizing professional boxing world champions. Its offices are located in Luxembourg.-History:...
Super Cruiserweight Title - International Boxing Association (IBA) Super Cruiserweight Title