Aaron Davis (born April 8, 1967, in the Bronx, New York, United States) is a former professional boxer who held the WBA welterweight title.

Aaron Davis
Born (1967-04-08) April 8, 1967 (age 57)
Other namesSuperman
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach70+12 in (179 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins49
Wins by KO31
Losses6

Amateur career

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Davis won the 1986 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb Open Championship. Davis defeated Maurice Donovan of the Knights Community Center in the finals to win the Championship. In 1985 Davis advanced to the finals of the 147 lb Open division and was defeated by Bradley Austin of the Jerome Boys Club. Davis trained at Gleason's Gym in New York City and as well at the Morris Park Boxing Club in the Van Nest section of the Bronx.

Professional career

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Davis, known as "Superman", turned pro in 1986 and won his first 32 fights, including a 9th-round KO upset over Mark Breland to capture the WBA Welterweight Title in 1990.[1] He would lose the title the following year to former light-welterweight champion Meldrick Taylor.[2] He would never again fight for a major title, and he retired in 2002.

Professional boxing record

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55 fights 49 wins 6 losses
By knockout 31 0
By decision 17 6
By disqualification 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
55 Win 49–6 Ross Thompson MD 10 Jul 23, 2002 New Roc City, New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
54 Win 48–6 Vinny Pazienza TKO 8 (10), 1:48 Feb 9, 2001 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
53 Win 47–6 Luis Carmona TKO 8 (12), 1:55 May 26, 2000 Level Nightclub, Miami Beach, Florida, US Won vacant NABA middleweight title
52 Win 46–6 Mack Willis TKO 3 (?) Feb 19, 2000 Georgia, U.S.
51 Win 45–6 Alfonso Daniels TKO 6 (10) Sep 9, 1997 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 44–6 Tommy Small KO 1 (12), 2:33 Jul 20, 1997 The Claridge Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won vacant USBA light-middleweight title
49 Loss 43–6 José Luis López MD 10 Jun 7, 1997 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
48 Win 43–5 Tony Marshall SD 12 Jan 21, 1997 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
47 Loss 42–5 Anthony Stephens SD 10 Jun 15, 1996 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
46 Win 42–4 Greg Cadiz TKO 2 (?) Dec 30, 1995 Wonderland Greyhound Park, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S.
45 Win 41–4 Simon Brown UD 10 Sep 16, 1995 Tropworld Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
44 Loss 40–4 Bronco McKart SD 12 Jun 2, 1995 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. For WBC International light-middleweight title
43 Win 40–3 Apolinar Hernandez RTD 8 (10), 3:00 Mar 29, 1995 Lexington Avenue Armory, New York City, New York, U.S.
42 Win 39–3 Dennis Milton TKO 3 (8), 3:00 Jan 14, 1995 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
41 Loss 38–3 Tony Marshall UD 10 Mar 31, 1994 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
40 Loss 38–2 Julio César Vásquez MD 12 Aug 21, 1993 Salle des Étoiles, Monte Carlo, Monaco For WBA light-middleweight title
39 Win 38–1 Harold Bennett TKO 2 (10), 2:43 Jul 8, 1993 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
38 Win 37–1 Jose Antonio Martinez TKO 7 (10) May 13, 1993 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
37 Win 36–1 Nick Rupa UD 10 Mar 18, 1993 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
36 Win 35–1 Edwin Curet TKO 3 (10), 2:12 Jan 27, 1993 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
35 Win 34–1 Craig Cummings TKO 7 (10), 1:31 Oct 15, 1992 Paramount Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Win 33–1 Nino Cirilo UD 10 Feb 28, 1992 King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
33 Loss 32–1 Meldrick Taylor UD 12 Jan 19, 1991 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost WBA welterweight title
32 Win 32–0 Jorge Maysonet TKO 6 (10), 0:55 Oct 30, 1990 Pines Hotel, South Fallsburg, New York, U.S.
31 Win 31–0 Billy Durbin TKO 8 (10), 2:53 Sep 13, 1990 Pioneer Hall, Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
30 Win 30–0 Mark Breland KO 9 (12), 2:56 Jul 8, 1990 Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S. Won WBA welterweight title
29 Win 29–0 Curtis Summit UD 10 May 18, 1990 Villa Roma, Callicoon, New York, U.S.
28 Win 28–0 Reese Smith TKO 3 (?) Jan 26, 1990 Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
27 Win 27–0 Russell Mitchell TKO 6 (12), 1:52 Nov 30, 1989 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won NABF welterweight title
26 Win 26–0 Gene Hatcher UD 10 Sep 14, 1989 Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Anthony Williams KO 7 (10), 2:40 Jul 13, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Jose Torres TKO 1 (10), 2:50 May 25, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Luis Santana UD 12 Apr 13, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
22 Win 22–0 Jose Laercio de Lima DQ 4 (10), 2:55 Feb 9, 1989 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. de Lima was disqualified for excessive holding
21 Win 21–0 Larry Nichols TKO 5 (10) Nov 30, 1988 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Horace Shufford SD 10 Oct 27, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Daniel Bicchieray UD 8 Sep 19, 1988 Palais des sports, Corbeil-Essonnes, France
18 Win 18–0 Sammy Floyd TKO 7 (10) Jul 31, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Tyrone Moore RTD 8 (10), 3:00 Jun 16, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Judas Clottey PTS 8 Apr 18, 1988 Palais des Sports, Paris, France
15 Win 15–0 Jesus Carlos Velez TKO 2 (8) Feb 24, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. Velez sprained his knee and could not continue
14 Win 14–0 Boubeker Cherif TKO 5 (?) Dec 21, 1987 Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France
13 Win 13–0 Brian Nitz KO 4 (8) Nov 12, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Warren Nelson UD 8 Sep 3, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Marvin McDowell TKO 4 (8) Jul 23, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Mbayo Wa Mbayo PTS 8 Jun 6, 1987 Saint-Nazaire, France
9 Win 9–0 James Sudberry TKO 4 (8) May 7, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Joel Brival PTS 8 Apr 27, 1987 Paris, France
7 Win 7–0 James Johnson TKO 2 (6), 2:57 Mar 26, 1987 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Martin Kearney TKO 4 (8), 3:00 Jan 29, 1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Abdel Arik PTS 6 Dec 13, 1986 Paris, France
4 Win 4–0 Jean Pierre Calvez TKO 2 (?) Nov 6, 1986 Paris, France
3 Win 3–0 Terry Young PTS 6 Aug 28, 1986 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Keith Martin TKO 6 (6), 2:16 Jul 10, 1986 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Juan Torres MD 6 May 15, 1986 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Davis Upsets Breland With KO in Ninth". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  2. ^ "TAYLOR TAKES WBA TITLE UNANIMOUSLY". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Derrick Kelly
WBC Continental Americas
welterweight champion

April 13, 1989 – 1989
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Genaro León
Preceded by
Russell Mitchell
NABF welterweight champion
November 30, 1989 – 1989
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Lonnie Smith
Vacant
Title last held by
Raúl Márquez
USBA light-middleweight champion
July 20, 1997 – 1997
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Carl Daniels
Vacant
Title last held by
Jonathan Reid
NABA middleweight champion
May 26, 2000 – 2000
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Eric Mitchell
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA welterweight champion
July 8, 1990 – January 19, 1991
Succeeded by
Awards
Previous:
Lupe Gutierrez vs.
Jeff Franklin
Round 12
The Ring Round of the Year
vs. Mark Breland
Round 9

1990
Next:
no award given