Domonique Dolton

Domonique Dorian Dolton (born November 20, 1989) is an American professional boxer.[1] Came into the world of boxing as his uncle Cornelius Grimes took him into Kronk Gym on the west side of Detroit, after multiple altercations in school.

Domonique Dolton
Statistics
Real nameDomonique Dolton
Weight(s)Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1989-11-20) November 20, 1989
Detroit, Michigan
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins22
Wins by KO13
Losses2
Draws1
No contests0

Amateur career

Dolton lost to Keith Thurman at the 2008 Olympic Trials and missed out on the Olympic games.[2]

Sparring partners

He was the chief sparring partner of Miguel Cotto, for Cotto's fight with Yuri Foreman at Yankee Stadium in New York City.[3]

Professional career

On April 4, 2008, Dolton won his pro debut by knocking out veteran Derick Minton in second round. Dolton is the current US NABA & WBC FECARBOX Middleweight Champion via split decision win over Donatas Bondoravas.[4]

References

  1. "Domonique Dalton". sportssummary.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2010.
  2. "Domonique Dolton - Amateur Boxing Record". Boxing-scoop.com. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  3. "Exclusive Interview Emanuel Steward from the Cotto Camp". boricuaboxing.com. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2010.
  4. "Dalton Debut". sportssummary.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2010.
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