Dhafir Smith (born September 23, 1982) is an American professional boxer.

Dhafir Smith
Born (1982-09-23) September 23, 1982 (age 41)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesNo Fear
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Super middleweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins27
Wins by KO4
Losses25
Draws7
No contests0

Professional career edit

In December 2010, Smith had a huge upset over former world champion Jeff Lacy.[1]

On March 18, 2011 Smith lost to Jesús González in a bout for the vacant IBF North American super middleweight title.[2] González was coming off of an almost three year layoff.[3]

Professional boxing record edit

59 fights 27 wins 25 losses
By knockout 4 4
By decision 23 21
Draws 7
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 27–25–7   Tommy Karpency UD 6 2014-05-09   The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S. For vacant NABA-USA & vacant USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight titles.
58 Win 27–24–7   Brian Donahue UD 6 2014-05-09   Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Loss 26–24–7   Anthony Caputo Smith MD 10 2013-04-19   Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. Lost USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title
56 Loss 26–23–7   Umberto Savigne UD 10 2012-11-30   BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S. For WBA Fedelatin Light heavyweight title
55 Win 26–22–7   Anthony Ferrante UD 10 2012-05-04   Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title
54 Win 25–22–7   Quinton Rankin UD 6 2012-01-28   First District Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Loss 24–22–7   Marco Antonio Periban UD 8 2011-09-17   MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
52 Loss 24–21–7   Cornelius White SD 6 2011-07-09   Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
51 Loss 24–20–7   Jesús González UD 12 2011-03-18   Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. For vacant IBF North American Super middleweight title
50 Win 24–19–7   Jeff Lacy UD 12 2010-12-11   Jannus Landing, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S. Won vacant UBO International Super middleweight title
49 Win 23–19–7   Marcos Primera UD 6 2010-06-18   Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
48 Draw 22–19–7   Joe McCreedy SD 6 2010-03-19   Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
47 Win 22–19–6   Demetrius Davis SD 8 2009-09-26   Yesha Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 21–19–6   William Gill UD 6 2009-05-09   South Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Loss 20–19–6   Jerson Ravelo UD 8 2008-11-19   Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
44 Loss 20–18–6   Kingsley Ikeke SD 6 2008-06-13   Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
43 Loss 20–17–6   Adonis Stevenson TKO 5 (12), 0:40 2008-04-05   Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada For vacant WBC Continental Americas Super middleweight title
42 Win 20–16–6   Rayco Saunders UD 8 2008-02-08   Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
41 Win 19–16–6   John Johnson UD 8 2007-12-01   SEFCU Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.
40 Draw 18–16–6   Larry Marks PTS 8 2007-09-27   Delaware Park Racetrack, Stanton, Delaware, U.S.
39 Win 18–16–5   Jonathan Reid SD 6 2007-08-24   New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 17–16–5   Brandon Mitchem TKO 4 (6), 2:44 2007-07-27   City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
37 Loss 16–16–5   Andre Ward TKO 6 (8), 2:47 2007-05-17   Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
36 Draw 16–15–5   Omar Pittman PTS 6 2007-01-11   New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Loss 16–15–4   Curtis Stevens UD 10 2006-12-01   Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York, U.S. For USA New York State Light heavyweight title
34 Win 16–14–4   Kippy Warren MD 10 2006-10-27   RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
33 Draw 15–14–4   Mike Paschall PTS 8 2006-10-20   National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
32 Win 15–14–3   Henry Mayes UD 6 2006-08-12   Convention Center, Ocean City, Maryland, U.S.
31 Win 14–14–3   Lamont Cooper UD 4 2006-06-14   Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
30 Draw 13–14–3   Nick Cook PTS 6 2006-05-26   Resorts Casino, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
29 Loss 13–14–2   Jameson Bostic MD 6 2006-05-04   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
28 Loss 13–13–2   Henry Buchanan UD 8 2005-11-26   The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
27 Loss 13–12–2   James McCallister UD 8 2005-11-04   Boxing Xtreme Fitness, Millersville, Maryland, U.S.
26 Loss 13–11–2   Derrick Whitley UD 8 2005-09-17   Dana Barros Sports Complex, Mansfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
25 Loss 13–10–2   Wayne Johnsen UD 6 2005-08-19   Hanover Marriott, Whippany, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Loss 13–9–2   Max Alexander UD 4 2005-06-24   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Loss 13–8–2   Charles Cavallo UD 6 2005-05-06   Worlds Gym, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Loss 13–7–2   Dawid Kostecki UD 10 2004-12-19   Rzeszów, Poland WBC Youth Light heavyweight title
21 Win 13–6–2   Deandre McCole UD 6 2004-07-14   Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Loss 12–6–2   Artur Shekhmurzov TKO 5 (10), 1:55 2004-04-30   Hotel Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia For WBC Youth Super middleweight title
19 Loss 12–5–2   Shaun George UD 6 2004-03-26   Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18 Win 12–4–2   Tomasz Nowak SD 6 2003-12-05   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Loss 11–4–2   Sergey Karanevich TKO 4 (10) 2003-10-08   Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Moscow, Russia For WBC Youth Light heavyweight title
16 Win 11–3–2   Bobby Heath UD 6 2003-07-19   Upper Merion H. S., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 10–3–2   Jose Aponte TKO 1 (6), 0:29 2003-06-27   The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Loss 9–3–2   Ian Gardner UD 8 2003-06-20   First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Loss 9–2–2   Dennis Sharpe UD 4 2003-05-17   Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 9–1–2   Joe Christy UD 6 2003-01-24   Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Loss 8–1–2   Clarence Taylor MD 4 2002-10-04   Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
10 Draw 8–0–2   Clarence Taylor PTS 4 2002-06-26   Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Draw 8–0–1   Ronald Boddie PTS 6 2002-05-10   Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
8 Win 8–0   Mike Rios TKO 1 (?) 2001-11-14   Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 7–0   Harold Tucker UD 4 2001-10-10   Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 6–0   David Harper TKO 3 (?) 2001-09-18   USA
5 Win 5–0   Kenneth Carey UD 4 2001-08-14   Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 4–0   Charles Mack PTS 4 2001-06-27   Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 3–0   Raul Cosme MD 4 2001-04-25   Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0   Donnie Penelton UD 4 2001-04-10   8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0   James Roberts PTS 4 2001-03-07   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

References edit

  1. ^ "Dhafir Smith Likely Ends Jeff Lacy's Career with Upset Win". 12 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Dhafir "No Fear" Smith and Jesus "El Martillo" Gonzales in Phoenix Friday! - Boxing News".
  3. ^ "Help Center - the Arizona Republic".

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