Antwun Echols
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Antwun Echols | |
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Born | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | December 4, 1970
Died | July 2, 2023 Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | (aged 52)
Nationality | American |
Other names | Kid Dynamite |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light heavyweight Super middleweight Middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 58 |
Wins | 32 |
Wins by KO | 28 |
Losses | 22 |
Draws | 4 |
Antwun Echols (December 4, 1970 – July 2, 2023) was an American boxer who was a world middleweight contender throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. His hometown was Davenport, Iowa.
Amateur career
[edit]He missed out on a spot on the 1992 United States Olympic boxing team by losing to Raúl Márquez in the final of the trials
Professional career
[edit]Echols turned professional in 1993. In 1999, he challenged IBF middleweight title holder Bernard Hopkins but lost via decision. The following year he lost a rematch with Hopkins, this time losing via technical knock-out in the 10th round.
In 2001, he fought Charles Brewer. Echols went down three times in round two, but recovered in round three to score a technical knock-out win to capture the vacant NABA super middleweight title. In 2003, Echols had another opportunity for a title shot after the WBA Super Middleweight Title was vacated when Sven Ottke was upgraded to 'Super' champion status. He battled Anthony Mundine for the vacant title, but lost a close decision. In 2005, Echols lost an IBF Middleweight Eliminator to Kingsley Ikeke when he was stopped in the 10th round.
Since 2005, Echols is 1–16–3, his run as a championship caliber fighter long ended. In October 2015, Echols was defeated by Derrick Findley in three rounds; this was the seventh consecutive bout in which he lost in the third round.
Personal life
[edit]On July 30, 2007, in Davenport, Iowa, Echols was shot in the leg while trying to break up a fight.[2][3] In 2013, when asked how many children he has, he replied "Twenty-three, I think," admitting it could be more. At the time, he was living with his fiancé and four children in Dade City, Florida.[4]
Death
[edit]Echols died on July 2 2023, at the age of 52. He had been suffering from diabetes.[5]
Professional boxing record
[edit]58 fights | 32 wins | 22 losses |
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By knockout | 28 | 15 |
By decision | 3 | 7 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
Draws | 4 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
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58 | Loss | 32–22–4 | Lamar Russ | KO | 1 (8) | 0:18 | 30 Apr 2016 | Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. | |
57 | Loss | 32–21–4 | Derrick Findley | TKO | 3 (6) | 1:13 | 17 Oct 2015 | Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
56 | Loss | 32–20–4 | Dyah Davis | KO | 3 (10) | 2:12 | 24 Aug 2013 | Rec Center, Wilson, North Carolina, U.S. | |
55 | Loss | 32–19–4 | Mike Jimenez | TKO | 3 (6) | 2:58 | 21 Nov 2012 | Horseshoe Casino Hammond, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
54 | Loss | 32–18–4 | Patrick Majewski | TKO | 3 (8) | ? | 7 Apr 2012 | Lander's Center, Southaven, Mississippi, U.S. | |
53 | Loss | 32–17–4 | Marcus Oliveira | TKO | 3 (8) | 2:01 | 28 Jan 2012 | Menominee Resort Casino, Menominee, Wisconsin, U.S. | |
52 | Loss | 32–16–4 | Alejandro Berrio | TKO | 3 (8) | 1:04 | 26 Feb 2011 | Eihusen Arena, Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S. | |
51 | Loss | 32–15–4 | Joe Spina | TKO | 3 (10) | 0:49 | 2 Oct 2010 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. | |
50 | Loss | 32–14–4 | Darryl Cunningham | KO | 3 (8) | 2:54 | 23 Jul 2010 | Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. | |
49 | Loss | 32–13–4 | Caleb Truax | UD | 10 | N/a | 11 Jun 2010 | St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | |
48 | Win | 32–12–4 | Fred Thomas | KO | 6 (6) | 1:32 | 20 Mar 2010 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin U.S. | |
47 | Loss | 31–12–4 | Angel Hernandez | RTD | 6 (8) | 3:00 | 21 Aug 2008 | Horseshoe Casino Hammond, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | |
46 | Loss | 31–11–4 | Phil Williams | TKO | 7 (8) | 0:45 | 5 Jun 2009 | Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. | |
45 | Loss | 31–10–4 | Roman Karmazin | TKO | 7 (10) | 1:52 | 21 Mar 2009 | Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S. | For NABF middleweight title |
44 | Loss | 31–9–4 | Michael Walker | MD | 8 | N/a | 3 Nov 2008 | Radisson Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S. | |
43 | Loss | 31–8–4 | Peter Quillin | UD | 10 | N/a | 16 Apr 2008 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
42 | Draw | 31–7–4 | Michael Walker | MD | 10 | N/a | 29 Feb 2008 | Paragon Casino & Resort, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S. | |
41 | Loss | 31–7–3 | Fulgencio Zuniga | UD | 10 | N/a | 23 Jun 2007 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
40 | Draw | 31–6–3 | Rubin Williams | PTS | 12 | N/a | 12 Jan 2007 | The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | For IBA and NBA super middleweight titles |
39 | Draw | 31–6–2 | Mohamad Said | MD | 10 | N/a | 5 Apr 2006 | New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | |
38 | Loss | 31–6–1 | Kingsley Ikeke | RTD | 10 (12) | 3:00 | 15 Apr 2005 | Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S. | IBF Middleweight title eliminator |
37 | Win | 31–5–1 | Jameel Wilson | TKO | 7 (10) | 2:26 | 2 Dec 2004 | Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S. | |
36 | Win | 30–5–1 | Ross Thompson | UD | 10 | N/a | 8 May 2004 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
35 | Loss | 29–5–1 | Anthony Mundine | UD | 12 | N/a | 3 Sep 2003 | Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | For vacant WBA (Regular) super middleweight title. |
34 | Win | 29–4–1 | Richard Grant | TKO | 3 (12) | 0:59 | 3 Aug 2002 | Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Retained NABF super middleweight title IBF Super middleweight title eliminator |
33 | Win | 28–4–1 | Oscar Bravo | TKO | 1 (12) | 0:42 | 27 Jun 2002 | Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S. | Retained NABF and NABA super middleweight titles |
32 | Win | 27–4–1 | Kabary Salem | UD | 12 | N/a | 9 Apr 2002 | Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S. | Won vacant NABF and retained NABA super middleweight titles |
31 | Win | 26–4–1 | Lawrence Chapman | DQ | 5 (12) | 2:47 | 21 Dec 2001 | Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. | Retained NABA super middleweight title Chapman disqualified for refusing to stop holding |
30 | Win | 25–4–1 | Charles Brewer | TKO | 3 (12) | 1:21 | 19 May 2001 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Won vacant NABA super middleweight title |
29 | Loss | 24–4–1 | Bernard Hopkins | TKO | 10 (12) | 1:42 | 1 Dec 2000 | The Venetian Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | For IBF middleweight title |
28 | Win | 24–3–1 | Lionel Ortiz | RTD | 7 (12) | 3:00 | 5 May 2000 | Cherokee Casino, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S. | Won vacant NABF and USBA middleweight titles |
27 | Win | 23–3–1 | Anthony Ivory | UD | 10 | N/a | 17 Feb 2000 | River Center, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
26 | Loss | 22–3–1 | Bernard Hopkins | UD | 12 | N/a | 12 Dec 1999 | Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. | For IBF middleweight title |
25 | Win | 22–2–1 | Roland Rangel | TKO | 2 (12) | 1:40 | 22 Jan 1999 | Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. | Retained NABF and USBA middleweight titles |
24 | Win | 21–2–1 | Urbano Gurrola | TKO | 6 (12) | 1:03 | 28 Jul 1998 | Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. | Retained NABF and USBA middleweight titles |
23 | Win | 20–2–1 | Kevin Tillman | RTD | 8 (12) | 3:00 | 7 Apr 1998 | Harrah's Cherokee, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S. | Retained NABF and USBA middleweight titles |
22 | Win | 19–2–1 | Brian Barbosa | KO | 9 (12) | 2:59 | 10 Feb 1998 | Casino Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. | Retained USBA middleweight title Won vacant NABF middleweight title |
21 | Win | 18–2–1 | Billy Robertson | KO | 3 | ? | 30 Sep 1997 | Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S. | |
20 | Win | 17–2–1 | Earl Monroe | TKO | 3 (12) | 2:25 | 27 Jul 1997 | Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. | Won vacant USBA middleweight title |
19 | Win | 16–2–1 | Andre Haddock | KO | 3 (8) | 1:09 | 20 May 1997 | Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S. | |
18 | Win | 15–2–1 | George Brown | TKO | 6 (8) | 2:58 | 10 May 1997 | MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S. | |
17 | Draw | 14–2–1 | Eric Lucas | PTS | 10 | N/a | 6 Dec 1996 | Centre Georges-Vezina, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada | |
16 | Win | 14–2 | Roy Hundley | KO | 2 (4) | 2:35 | 29 Nov 1996 | Sullivan Brothers Center, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. | |
15 | Loss | 13–2 | Chris Johnson | MD | 10 | N/a | 11 Oct 1996 | International Plaza Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
14 | Win | 13–1 | Eric Crumble | TKO | 1 (6) | 1:25 | 30 Mar 1996 | Sullivan Brothers Center, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 12–1 | Oscar Washington | TKO | 4 (8) | ? | 9 Dec 1995 | MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 11–1 | Marris Virgil | TKO | 2 (8) | 0:22 | 18 Oct 1995 | MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S. | |
11 | Win | 10–1 | Dan Butters | KO | 2 (6) | ? | 13 May 1995 | River Center, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 9–1 | Abdullah Ramadan | KO | 2 (6) | 2:23 | 1 Mar 1995 | War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 8–1 | Edgar Borja | KO | 2 | ? | 17 Dec 1994 | Ruminahui Coliseum, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador | |
8 | Win | 7–1 | Joe Harris | KO | 3 (8) | ? | 22 Oct 1994 | Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | Won vacant Iowa middleweight title |
7 | Win | 6–1 | Willie Perry | KO | 6 (6) | 1:18 | 8 Oct 1994 | Sterling, Illinois, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 5–1 | Tyrone Mack | TKO | 2 | ? | 31 Jul 1994 | Toad Holler Night Club, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 4–1 | Hector Ramirez | KO | 3 | ? | 1 Jul 1994 | LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
4 | Win | 3–1 | Leon Shavers | KO | 1 | ? | 8 Jan 1994 | River Center, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
3 | Win | 2–1 | Clifton Woods | TKO | 1 | ? | 23 Oct 1993 | St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 1–1 | Donald Tucker | KO | 1 (4) | 1:42 | 31 Jul 1993 | Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | |
1 | Loss | 0–1 | Anthony Ivory | KO | 1 (4) | ? | 22 May 1993 | River Center, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. | Professional debut |
References
[edit]- ^ "Boxing record for Antwun Echols". BoxRec.
- ^ "Echols shot in leg outside Iowa store, later arrested on drug charges". ESPN. July 30, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ "Former Champion Boxer Antwun Echols Shot". Archived from the original on 2008-06-14.
- ^ Littal, Robert (February 25, 2013). "Boxer Antwun Echols "Thinks" He Has 23 Kids". Black Sports Online. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ Geyer, Thomas (4 July 2023). "Davenport boxer Antwun Echols dies". Quad-City Times. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
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