Valentino Knowles (born 16 August 1988) is a Bahamian former professional boxer.
Valentino Knowles | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 August 1988 |
| Nationality | Bahamian |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 2 |
| Wins | 2 |
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Career edit
As an amateur, Knowles represented the Bahamas across various international competitions in the light welterweight division. His best performances include a gold medal at the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, a silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games and a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. He also competed at the AIBA World Boxing Championships in 2009 and 2011.
Knowles missed qualification for the 2012 Summer Olympics and soon after turned professional.[1] He fought two professional bouts in 2013, both wins, over Ruben Ozuna and Alejandro Ochoa. During this time he trained in Miami, under Orlando Cuellar.[2]
Shooting edit
His career was ended by a shooting in 2014, outside an apartment complex in the Kemp Road area of Nassau. Shots were fired at Knowles and three other pedestrians from a vehicle which had pulled up, with the boxer struck multiple times.[3] Knowles was shot in the leg, upper right chest, chin and twice in his left hand.[4] He was sent to hospital in a serious condition but doctors were able to save his life. His leg was broken in three places and he suffered a fractured jaw.[5]
He is now a certified international amateur boxing coach.[6]
References edit
- ^ Sturrup, Fred (12 December 2012). "Valentino Knowles set to turn professional". Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "Valentino Knowles begins Pro Career". Bahamas National. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ "A young boxer Valentino Knowles is gunned down". Bahamas Press. 18 January 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ Stubbs, Brent (31 January 2014). "Boxer's 'life flashed before his eyes' when he was shot". The Tribune. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ Sheldon, Longley (20 January 2014). "Promising Bahmian boxer shot; listed in stable condition". Nassau Guardian. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ Stubbs, Brent (11 December 2015). "Knowles returns home as certified international amateur boxing coach". The Tribune. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Valentino Knowles from BoxRec (registration required)