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David Izonritei

{{Short description|Nigerian boxer (born 1968)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}

{{Use Nigerian English|date=August 2019}}

{{BLP sources|date=February 2015}}

{{Infobox boxer|name= David Izon

|image=

|realname = David Izonritei

|weight = Heavyweight

|height = 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)

|reach = 83 in (211 cm)

|nationality = Nigerian

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1968|4|29}}

|birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria

|style = Orthodox

|total = 33

|wins = 27

|KO = 23

|losses = 6

|draws = 0

}}

{{MedalTableTop||}}

{{MedalSport | Men's Boxing}}

{{MedalCountry | {{NGR}} }}

{{MedalCompetition|Olympic Games}}

{{MedalSilver| 1992 Barcelona | Heavyweight}}

{{MedalCompetition|All-Africa Games}}

{{MedalGold| 1991 Cairo | Heavyweight}}

{{MedalBottom}}

David Izonritei (born 29 April 1968) is a Nigerian former boxer. Also known as David Izon, Izonritei won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. During his professional career, he defeated world title challengers Derrick Jefferson and Lou Savarese.

Amateur career

Izon had an amateur record that included a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. On his way to the silver medal Izon beat the highly regarded pair of David Tua of New Zealand, and Kirk Johnson of Canada. He lost to Félix Savón of Cuba in the final.

Professional career

Izon began his pro career with 18 consecutive victories prior to being upset by Maurice Harris. In his next fight Izon took on David Tua, and after 11 rounds of action, Tua knocked out Izon.{{cite web |url=http://www.sho.com/site/boxing/profile.do?fighter=216&event=40&fight=1775 |title=Showtime - Boxing Boxers - Stats and Profiles |website=www.sho.com |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031229200919/http://www.sho.com/site/boxing/profile.do?fighter=216&event=40&fight=1775 |archive-date=29 December 2003 |url-status=dead}} Izon notably defeated Lou Savarese before losing to Michael Grant, who was undefeated at the time of the fight. Izon then put together a streak of wins before losing his last three fights and retiring from boxing in 2003.

Professional boxing record

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|align="center" colspan=8|27 Wins (23 knockouts, 4 decisions), 6 Losses (4 knockouts, 2 decisions) [http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=5010&cat=boxer]

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| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Result

| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Record

| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Opponent

| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Type

| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Round

| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Date

| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Location

| align="center" style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Notes

|-align=center

|{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|27-6}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Al Cole

|UD

|8

|1 Mar 2003

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

|align=left|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|27-5}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Joe Mesi

|KO

|9

|18/10/2002

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Buffalo, New York, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|Izon knocked out at 0:09 of the ninth round.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|27-4}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Fres Oquendo

|TKO

|3

|01/12/2001

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} New York City, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|Referee stopped the bout at 2:54 of the third round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|27-3}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|Mexico}} Mike Sedillo

|TKO

|3

|20/10/2000

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|Referee stopped the bout at 0:24 of the third round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|26-3}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|BAH}} Reynaldo Minus

|TKO

|2

|20/05/2000

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the second round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|25-3}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Derrick Jefferson

|TKO

|9

|15/01/2000

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} New York City, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|Referee stopped the bout at 0:11 of the ninth round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|24-3}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Garing Lane

|UD

|8

|28/08/1999

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|23-3}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Terrence Lewis

|KO

|5

|04/06/1999

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|Lewis knocked out at 1:38 of the fifth round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|22-3}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Darroll Wilson

|KO

|4

|14 Nov 1998

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|21-3}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marion Wilson

|UD

|8

|18 Jul 1998

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} New York City, U.S.

|align=left|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|20-3}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Michael Grant

|TKO

|5

|17/01/1998

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|IBC heavyweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:07 of the fifth round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|20-2}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Lou Savarese

|KO

|5

|01/11/1997

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} New York City, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|Savarese knocked out at 2:44 of the fifth round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|19-2}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Harry Daniels

|KO

|1

|11/09/1997

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.

|align=left|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|18-2}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|NZL}} David Tua

|TKO

|12

|21/12/1996

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|WBC International heavyweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the 12th round.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|{{small|18-1}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Maurice Harris

|UD

|8

|15/03/1996

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|18-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Brian Morgan

|TKO

|8

|15/12/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Sedan, Ardennes, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|17-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Cleveland Woods

|TKO

|8

|04/11/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|16-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Kimmuel Odum

|TKO

|5

|24/10/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Levallois-Perret, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|15-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Marion Wilson

|DQ

|5

|23/08/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Le Cannet, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|14-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Dan Kosmicki

|TKO

|5

|02/07/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|Ireland}} Dublin, Ireland

|align=left|{{small|Referee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the fifth round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|13-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Arturo Lopez

|KO

|2

|11/04/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Levallois-Perret, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|12-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Bill Corrigan

|KO

|1

|01/04/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Levallois-Perret, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|11-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Ali Allen

|KO

|2

|04/03/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

|align=left|{{small|Allen knocked out at 1:48 of the second round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|10-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Robinson

|TKO

|5

|04/02/1995

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Beziers, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|9-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} William Campudani

|KO

|1

|03/12/1994

|align=left|{{flagicon|ARG}} Salta, Argentina

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|8-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Isaac Poole

|KO

|2

|16/11/1994

|align=left|{{flagicon|ARG}} Buenos Aires, Argentina

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|7-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Rick Sullivan

|PTS

|6

|29/10/1994

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Menucourt, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|6-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Krishna Wainwright

|TKO

|6

|14/07/1994

|align=left|{{flagicon|Monaco}} Monte Carlo, Monaco

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|5-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|HUN}} Laszlo Paszterko

|TKO

|3

|17/04/1994

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Clermont-Ferrand, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|4-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Phillipe Houyvet

|TKO

|5

|19/03/1994

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Levallois-Perret, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|3-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Jean Michel Vauquelin

|TKO

|2

|12/02/1994

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Cergy-Pontoise, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|2-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Earl Talley

|KO

|1

|16/10/1993

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Levallois-Perret, France

|align=left|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|{{small|1-0}}

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Carlos Guerreiro

|TKO

|1

|06/03/1993

|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Levallois-Perret, France

|align=left|

|}

Personal

David's brothers, Roger and Emmanuel Izonritei, are also professional boxers.(6 April 2004) [https://web.archive.org/web/20040426013703/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/olympics/2004/04/06/bc.sport.olympics.izonritei/ Boxer Izonritei aims a step higher than brother], Sports Illustrated, Retrieved 28 October 2010

David lives in Pensacola, FL with his wife, Laurence (French) and two children, Melissa and Ian.

References

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External links

  • {{Boxrec|id=005010}}

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