CARL DANIELS
'Carl Bryant Daniels' (born August 26, 1970 in St. Louis, MO), is a professional boxer in the Light Middleweight (154lb) division.
Southpaw Daniels won the junior world championships 1987 and the Golden Gloves at flyweight.
He was a US feather champ in 1988 and beat Kevin Kelley in the Olympic trials. His record: 170-7.
Daniels, nicknamed "The Squirrel", turned pro in 1988 and in 1992 landed a shot at the WBC Light Middleweight Title against Terry Norris. Norris won via TKO. In 1995, he fought Julio Cesar Green for the Vacant WBA Light Middleweight Title and won a decision. In his first defense, he lost the title to Julio Cesar Vasquez via 11th round TKO. In 1997 he got a chance to reclaim the belt against Laurent Boudouani, but lost a decision. It wasn't until 2002 that he got a shot at another major belt, taking on Bernard Hopkins and losing in a 10th round TKO. As of 2006, Daniels continues to fight after 18 years as a pro.
★ List of male boxers
★ List of WBA world champions
★ Career boxing record
| Contents |
| Amateur |
| Pro |
| See also |
| External links |
Amateur
Southpaw Daniels won the junior world championships 1987 and the Golden Gloves at flyweight.
He was a US feather champ in 1988 and beat Kevin Kelley in the Olympic trials. His record: 170-7.
Pro
Daniels, nicknamed "The Squirrel", turned pro in 1988 and in 1992 landed a shot at the WBC Light Middleweight Title against Terry Norris. Norris won via TKO. In 1995, he fought Julio Cesar Green for the Vacant WBA Light Middleweight Title and won a decision. In his first defense, he lost the title to Julio Cesar Vasquez via 11th round TKO. In 1997 he got a chance to reclaim the belt against Laurent Boudouani, but lost a decision. It wasn't until 2002 that he got a shot at another major belt, taking on Bernard Hopkins and losing in a 10th round TKO. As of 2006, Daniels continues to fight after 18 years as a pro.
See also
★ List of male boxers
★ List of WBA world champions
External links
★ Career boxing record
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