Daren Zenner

Daren Tomas Zenner (May 30, 1971 – May 13, 2020) was a Canadian professional boxer that competed in the super middleweight and light heavyweight weight divisions. He challenged once for the WBO light heavyweight title in 1997.

Daren Zenner
Statistics
Real nameDaren Tomas Zenner
Weight(s)Light heavyweight and Super middleweight
Born(1971-05-30)30 May 1971
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Died13 May 2020(2020-05-13) (aged 48)
Canada
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins27 (KO 19)
Losses4 (KO 2)
Draws2

Zenner fought notable boxers that included world champions and contenders such as Arthur Williams, Lou Del Valle, Tony Thornton and Dariusz Michalczewski.

Amateur career

Zenner grew up in Bezanson, Alberta, and won a gold medal at the Alberta Winter Games in 1988 in boxing which were held in Red Deer, Alberta.[1]

Professional career

Zenner moved to the Las Vegas when he turned professional at the age of 18.

In October 1995, Zenner became the New York State super middleweight champion by beating the nephew of Joe Frazier; Tyrone Frazier.[2]

In December 1997, Zenner competed for the WBO Light Heavyweight Title against undefeated Dariusz Michalczewski in Hamburg, Germany. The fight was stopped due to cuts on Zenner in the 6th round.

After boxing

Following retirement from boxing in 2000, Zenner began a new career within the real-estate industry whilst living in Long Island.

Zenner was married and had four daughters.

Zenner returned to Canada in 2018 where he died suddenly in May 2020.[3]

Professional boxing record
33 fights 27 wins 4 losses
By knockout 19 2
By decision 8 2
Draws 2
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Win 27-4-2 United States Robert Thomas TKO 1 24 Jun 2000 Tennessee Covington, Tennessee, United States
Win 26-4-2 United States Caseny Truesdale TKO 1 20 Apr 2000 Virginia Virginia, United States
Win 25-4-2 United States Tyrone Muex TKO 3 15 Jan 2000 Tennessee Covington, Tennessee, United States
Loss 24-4-2 United States Arthur Williams UD 10 15 Oct 1999 Florida Pensacola, Florida, United States 90-100, 90-100, 90-100.
Win 24-3-2 United States Andre Sherrod TKO 1 26 Aug 1999 Georgia (U.S. state) Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 23-3-2 United States Ken McCurdy TKO 2 29 Jul 1999 Georgia (U.S. state) Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 22-3-2 United States Robert Jackson, Jr. TKO 2 17 Jun 1999 Virginia Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Loss 21-3-2 Poland Dariusz Michalczewski RTD 6 13 Dec 1997 Germany Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany WBO World Light Heavyweight Title. Zenner retired at 3:00 of the sixth round.
Win 21-2-2 United States James Gatlin TKO 6 13 Jul 1997 New York (state) Yonkers, New York, United States
Win 20-2-2 United States Stanley Hughey KO 1 18 Jun 1997 New York (state) Yonkers, New York, United States
Win 19-2-2 Venezuela Fermin Chirino KO 4 8 Nov 1996 New York (state) Yonkers, New York, United States
Win 18-2-2 United States Glenn Burnett TKO 1 26 Jan 1996 New York (state) Melville, New York, United States
Win 17-2-2 United States Tyrone Frazier SD 10 26 Oct 1995 New York (state) Hauppauge, New York, United States New York Super Middleweight Title.
Win 16-2-2 United States Mark Simmons TKO 4 25 Aug 1995 New York (state) Tarrytown, New York, United States
Win 15-2-2 United States Adam Garland KO 4 19 May 1995 New York (state) New York City, United States
Loss 14-2-2 United States Tony Thornton TKO 2 17 Jan 1995 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States IBF USBA Super Middleweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:49 of the second round.
Win 14-1-2 United States Adam Garland TKO 12 12 Oct 1994 New Jersey Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 13-1-2 United States Roosevelt Williams TKO 7 18 Aug 1994 New York (state) Melville, New York, United States
Win 12-1-2 United States Dominick Carter TKO 8 3 Nov 1993 Mississippi Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 11-1-2 United States Mike Jefferson TKO 2 25 Aug 1993 New York (state) White Plains, New York, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:38 of the second round.
Loss 10-1-2 United States Lou Del Valle UD 6 6 Mar 1993 New York (state) New York City, United States 55-58, 55-58, 55-58.
Draw 10-0-2 United States Fabian Garcia PTS 4 10 Jan 1993 New Jersey Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10-0-1 United States Jamal Arbubakar MD 6 9 Dec 1992 New Jersey Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 9-0-1 United States Roy Payne UD 4 14 Oct 1992 New Jersey Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8-0-1 United States Caseny Truesdale UD 4 9 Jul 1992 New Jersey Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 7-0-1 United States Moses Lewis KO 4 28 May 1992 New York (state) Monticello, New York, United States
Win 6-0-1 United States Norman Bell PTS 4 16 Apr 1992 Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Draw 5-0-1 United States Jeff Sparks MD 4 30 Nov 1991 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 38-38, 40-36, 38-38.
Win 5-0 United States Jose Cataneo PTS 4 26 Mar 1991 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4-0 United States James Rivas SD 4 15 Feb 1991 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 39-37, 37-39, 39-37.
Win 3-0 United States Alberto Garcia TKO 1 21 Dec 1990 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2-0 Mexico Ariel Conde TKO 3 20 Aug 1990 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 1-0 Mexico Ariel Conde UD 4 2 Jul 1990 Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

References
  1. "Canadian Boxer Daren Zenner, Once Ranked 7th in the World, Dies at 48". www.heavy.com. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  2. "Bezanson Athletes From The Past: Featuring Daren Zenner". www.discoverbezanson.ca. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  3. "Obituaries - Daren Tomas Zenner - 30/05/1971 - 13/05/2020". www.bearcreekfuneral.com. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
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