David Izonritei
David Izonritei (born 29 April 1968 in Lagos) is a former Nigerian boxer. Also known as David Izon, Izonritei won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
| David Izon | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | David Izonritei |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Reach | 83 in (211 cm) |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Born | 29 April 1968 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Boxing | ||
Representing  | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1992 Barcelona | Heavyweight |
| All-Africa Games | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1991 Cairo | Heavyweight |
Amateur career
Izon had an amateur record that included a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. On his way to the silver medal Izon beat the highly regarded pair of David Tua of New Zealand, and Kirk Johnson of Canada. He lost to Félix Savón of Cuba in the final.
Professional career
Izon began his pro career with 18 consecutive victories prior to being upset by Maurice Harris. In his next fight Izon took on David Tua, and after 11 rounds of action, Tua knocked out Izon.[1]
Professional boxing record
| 27 Wins (23 knockouts, 4 decisions), 6 Losses (4 knockouts, 2 decisions) | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 32-11-3 |  |
UD | 8 | 01/03/2003 |  |
73-79, 73-79, 75-77. |
| Loss | 23-0 | |
KO | 9 | 18/10/2002 |  |
Izon knocked out at 0:09 of the ninth round. |
| Loss | 21-0 | |
TKO | 3 | 01/12/2001 | |
Referee stopped the bout at 2:54 of the third round. |
| Win | 33-24-3 |  |
TKO | 3 | 20/10/2000 |  |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:24 of the third round. |
| Win | 15-5 |  |
TKO | 2 | 20/05/2000 |  |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the second round. |
| Win | 22-0-1 | |
TKO | 9 | 15/01/2000 | |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:11 of the ninth round. |
| Win | 17-23-2 | |
UD | 8 | 28/08/1999 | |
79-75, 78-74, 77-75. |
| Win | 26-4 | |
KO | 5 | 04/06/1999 | |
Lewis knocked out at 1:38 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 21-2-2 | |
KO | 4 | 14/11/1998 |  |
|
| Win | 11-26-3 | |
UD | 8 | 18/07/1998 | |
79-73, 80-72, 80-72. |
| Loss | 26-0 | |
TKO | 5 | 17/01/1998 |  |
IBC World Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:07 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 36-1 | |
KO | 5 | 01/11/1997 | |
Savarese knocked out at 2:44 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 15-20-1 | |
KO | 1 | 11/09/1997 |  |
79-75, 78-74, 77-75. |
| Loss | 25-0 |  |
TKO | 12 | 21/12/1996 | |
WBC International Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the 12th round. |
| Loss | 5-6-2 | |
UD | 8 | 15/03/1996 | |
75-76, 75-76, 75-78. |
| Win | 4-22-1 | |
TKO | 8 | 15/12/1995 |  |
|
| Win | 13-6 | |
TKO | 8 | 04/11/1995 | |
|
| Win | 15-17 | |
TKO | 5 | 24/10/1995 | |
|
| Win | 7-15-3 | |
DQ | 5 | 23/08/1995 | |
|
| Win | 12-8 | |
TKO | 5 | 02/07/1995 |  |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 9-7 | |
KO | 2 | 11/04/1995 | |
|
| Win | 9-9-1 | |
KO | 1 | 01/04/1995 | |
|
| Win | 3-1 | |
KO | 2 | 04/03/1995 | |
Allen knocked out at 1:48 of the second round. |
| Win | 7-20-1 | |
TKO | 5 | 04/02/1995 | |
|
| Win | 3-10 | |
KO | 1 | 03/12/1994 |  |
|
| Win | 0-5 | |
KO | 2 | 16/11/1994 | |
|
| Win | 3-4 | |
PTS | 6 | 29/10/1994 | |
|
| Win | 4-8-1 | |
TKO | 6 | 14/07/1994 |  |
|
| Win | 3-11-2 |  |
TKO | 3 | 17/04/1994 | |
|
| Win | 4-1 | |
TKO | 5 | 19/03/1994 | |
|
| Win | 4-3 | |
TKO | 2 | 12/02/1994 | |
|
| Win | 4-5 | |
KO | 1 | 16/10/1993 | |
|
| Win | 3-2 | |
TKO | 1 | 06/03/1993 | |
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Personal
David's brothers, Roger and Emmanuel Izonritei, are also professional boxers.[2] David lives in Pensacola, FL with his wife, Laurence (French) and two children, Melissa and Ian.
References
- (6 April 2004) Boxer Izonritei aims a step higher than brother, Sports Illustrated, Retrieved 28 October 2010
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