Danell Nicholson
Danell Nicholson (born November 15, 1967) is a former American Olympian and a boxer in the heavyweight division. He held the IBO World Heavyweight title in 1994, and in 2003 challenged Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA Intercontinental Heavyweight title.
| Danell Nicholson | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Danell Nicholson |
| Nickname(s) | Doc |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Born | November 15, 1967 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 47 |
| Wins | 42 |
| Wins by KO | 32 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
Professional career
Amateur
Nicholson was a member of the 1992 United States Olympic Team as a Heavyweight. His results were:
- Defeated Paul Lawson (Great Britain) 10-2
- Defeated Zeljko Mavrovic (Croatia) 9-6
- Lost to Félix Savón (Cuba) 13-11
Professional
He boxed professionally from 1992 to 2003 training under Emanuel Steward. Perhaps his best win as a professional was his split decision win over future heavyweight titlist John Ruiz on August 4, 1994. With that win came the lightly regarded International Boxing Organization heavyweight title. Other notable fighters he faced but to whom he lost were Andrew Golota, Kirk Johnson, David Tua, and Wladimir Klitschko.
References
External links
- Boxing record for Danell Nicholson from BoxRec (registration required)
- HBO Boxing Archive
