DeMarcus Corley


DeMarcus Deon Corley is an American professional boxer. A veteran of the sport for more than two decades, he held the WBO junior welterweight title from 2001 to 2003, and has fought as a gatekeeper against many of boxing's biggest names.https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/boxing/at-44-district-boxer-demarcus-chop-chop-corley-is-set-for-his-fifth-fight-this-year/2018/08/17/26f3e942-a034-11e8-8e87-c869fe70a721_story.html

Amateur career

Corley was an amateur standout, and won the National Golden Gloves Light Welterweight Championship in 1995.

Professional career

Corley began boxing professionally on May 17, 1996, knocking out Aaron Smith in the first round.

WBO light welterweight champion

He would not lose a match until 1999, against Daniel Lujan. Later that year in his 22nd bout with a record of 21 wins 1 defeat he faced Ener Julio for the USBA light welterweight title, he won via a 12-round split decision. He later defeated Ener Julio again to defend his WBO light welterweight belt.

Inactive period and return

He took 2002 off from boxing to recover from the murder of his brother. He returned to the ring on January 4, 2003.
In 2006 he fought Junior Witter for the vacant WBC light welterweight championship, losing a wide decision in a very tactical bout.

Later career

After many consecutive losses, Corley took on Damian Fuller in 2010 and improved his record to 37-13-1 with a 4th-round TKO.
On August 28, 2010 he lost to Marcos Maidana by unanimous decision in a fight in which was disputed, for the WBA light welterweight title.
On November 14, 2010 he lost to Serhiy Fedchenko by unanimous decision in a fight in which was also disputed, for the vacant WBO European light welterweight title. On January 21, 2012 he won the vacant NABF light welterweight title when he defeated Gabriel Bracero by unanimous decision.
He then earned a TKO victory over Paul McCloskey on May 5, 2012.
On September 27, 2013 Demarcus Corley lost against Selçuk Aydın by corner stoppage at the end of round 4.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
85Loss51–33–1Custio ClaytonTKO6, 0:36Mar 29, 2019Mattamy Events Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
84Loss51–32–1Mykal FoxUD10Aug 18, 2018Live! Casino & Hotel, Hanover, Maryland, U.S.
83Loss51–31–1Vivian HarrisUD12Jul 21, 2018FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.For vacant
82Loss51–30–1Aik ShakhnazaryanUD10Jun 9, 2018Olimp, Krasnodar, RussiaFor vacant WBA Asia interim light welterweight title
81Win51–29–1Patrick LópezUD12Apr 4, 2018Eko Hotels and Towers Convention Hall, Lagos, NigeriaWon vacant WBU lightweight title
80Loss50–29–1Hank LundyUD8Feb 10, 20182300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
79Win50–28–1Ramel LewisUD8Jul 12, 2017Mico University College, Kingston, Jamaica
78Win49–28–1Vivian HarrisUD10May 20, 2017Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.Won vacant UBF All America welterweight title
77Loss48–28–1Jovanie SantiagoUD10Apr 7, 2017Coliseo Antonio R. Barceló, Toa Baja, Puerto RicoFor vacant UBF International light welterweight title
76Win48–27–1Dexter GonzalesMD12Aug 27, 2016Giftland Office Max, Georgetown, GuyanaWon vacant WBC FECARBOX lightweight title
75Win47–27–1Richard HolmesKO7 Jun 15, 2016National Indoor Sports Complex, Kingston, Jamaica
74Win46–27–1Michael GardenerSD7Jun 15, 2016Chinese Benevolent Association Auditorium, Kingston, Jamaica
73Win45–27–1Revlon LakeKO1, 0:55May 25, 2016Chinese Benevolent Association Auditorium, Kingston, Jamaica
72Loss44–27–1Adrian Estrella12Apr 16, 2016Gimnasio Nuevo León Unido, Monterrey, MexicoFor WBC Latino interim lightweight title
71Win44–26–1Iwan AzoreUD5Mar 16, 2016Chinese Benevolent Association Auditorium, Kingston, Jamaica
70Win43–26–1Osama HadifiTKO6, 0:42Feb 26, 2016Ceres Arena, Aarhus, Denmark
69Loss42–26–1Anthony YigitRTD3, 3:00Dec 19, 2015Rosvalla Eventcenter, Nyköping, Sweden
68Loss42–25–1Bahodir MamadjonovUD8Oct 31, 2015NRG Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
67Loss42–24–1Nery SaguilánUD12Aug 22, 2015Gimnasio Municipal "Jose Neri Santos", Ciudad Juárez, MexicoFor WBC FECARBOX light welterweight title
66Loss42–23–1Manuel PérezRTD6, 3:00May 16, 2015PT's Showclub, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
65Win42–22–1Daniel AttahUD10Sep 20, 2014Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
64Win41–22–1Dedrick BellKO2, 0:40Aug 22, 2014St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
63Loss40–22–1Franklin MamaniUD10Dec 13, 2013Coliseo Cerrado Julio Borelli Viterito, La Paz, BoliviaFor WBC FECARBOX and vacant WBC Latino interim light welterweight titles
62Win40–21–1Javier Garcia7, 3:00Oct 24, 2013Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
61Loss39–21–1Selçuk AydınRTD4, 3:00Sep 27, 2013Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, TurkeyFor vacant WBC Mediterranean light welterweight title
60Loss39–20–1Viktor PostolUD12Oct 27, 2012Club Sportlife, Kiev, UkraineFor WBC Silver International light welterweight title
59Win39–19–1Paul McCloskeyTKO10, 2:28May 5, 2012King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
58Win38–19–1Gabriel BraceroUD10Jan 21, 2012Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.Won NABF light welterweight title
57Loss37–19–1Ruslan ProvodnikovUD12Dec 5, 2011Palace of Sporting Games, Yekaterinburg, RussiaFor vacant WBC–ABCO light welterweight title
56Loss37–18–1Thomas DulormeUD10Jun 10, 2011Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBA–NABA welterweight title
55Loss37–17–1Andre GorgesSD8Mar 29, 2011Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
54Loss37–16–1Lucas MatthysseTKO8 Jan 21, 2011Polideportivo Vicente Polimeni, Las Heras, ArgentinaFor vacant WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight title
53Loss37–15–1Serhiy FedchenkoUD12Nov 13, 2010Sports Palace "Lokomotyv", Kharkov, UkraineFor vacant WBO European light welterweight title
52Loss37–14–1Marcos MaidanaUD12Aug 28, 2010Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFor WBA interim light welterweight title
51Win37–13–1Damian FullerTKO4, 2:49Jul 10, 2010Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
50Loss36–13–1Freddy HernándezKO5, 1:48Feb 5, 2010Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
49Loss36–12–1Fariz KazimovSD10Nov 28, 2009MTL Arena, Samara, Russia
48Win36–11–1Harrison CuelloUD8Sep 26, 2009Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
47Win35–11–1James KimoriTKO8, 0:09Aug 15, 2009Daulet National Tennis Centre, Astana, Kazakhstan
46Win34–11–1Sidney SiqueiraTKO8, 2:58May 9, 2009Stadium Khadjimukan, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
45Loss33–11–1Hector SanchezUD8Apr 10, 2009Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
44Win33–10–1Wilson Enrique GalliTKO7, 1:23Feb 3, 2009Sheraton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
43Win32–10–1Donnell LoganKO1, 1:07Dec 13, 2008Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
42Loss31–10–1Randall BaileyUD8Oct 22, 2008B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.
41Loss31–9–1Ashley TheophaneUD8Jul 31, 2008Frontier Field, Rochester, New York, U.S.
40Loss31–8–1Devon AlexanderUD12Jan 19, 2008Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
39Loss31–7–1Dairo EsalasSD8Nov 30, 2007DoubleTree Westshore, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
38Loss31–6–1José AlfaroTKO8, 0:48May 12, 2007Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
37Loss31–5–1Junior WitterUD12Sep 15, 2006Alexandra Palace, London, EnglandFor vacant WBC light welterweight title
36Win31–4–1Johnny WalkerTKO9, 0:48Sep 17, 2005Coushatta Casino Resort, Kinder, Louisiana, U.S.
35Win30–4–1Kevin CarterUD8Feb 26, 2005The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
34Loss29–4–1Miguel CottoTKO5, 2:45Feb 26, 2005Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon, Puerto RicoFor WBO light welterweight title
33Win29–3–1Darryl TysonUD10Dec 12, 2004Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
32Loss28–3–1Floyd Mayweather Jr.UD12May 22, 2004Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31Loss28–2–1Zab JudahSD12Jul 12, 2003The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBO light welterweight title
30Win28–1–1Randall BaileyUD12Jan 4, 2003D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
29Win27–1–1Ener JulioUD12Jan 19, 2002Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBO light welterweight title
28Win26–1–1Felix FloresTKO1, 2:49Jun 30, 2001Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBO light welterweight title
27Win25–1–1Dillon CarewUD10Apr 4, 2001D.C. Tunnel, Washington, D.C., U.S.
26Win24–1–1Jerry SmithTKO5Apr 22, 2000Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, China
25Win23–1–1Salvador MontesTKO3Apr 1, 2000Yakama Legends Casino, Toppenish, Washington, U.S.
24Win22–1–1Sam MillerTKO5, 1:10Mar 3, 2000Caesar's Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
23Win21–1–1Harold BennettKO1, 1:05Jan 19, 2000Adam's Mark, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
22Win20–1–1Ener JulioSD12Sep 24, 1999MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Won vacant USBA light welterweight title
21Win19–1–1Donnie ParkerPTS10Jun 26, 1999Washington, D.C., U.S.
20Win18–1–1Mike Tidline ElTKO7 Apr 2, 1999Washington, D.C., U.S.
19Loss17–1–1Daniel Lujan10Mar 20, 1999Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
18Win17–0–1Sergio PenaTKO5Feb 6, 1999Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
17Draw16–0–1Dillon Carew3Dec 5, 1998Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win16–0Miguel Angel OlivaresUD10Oct 17, 1998Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon, U.S.
15Win15–0Gustavo TapiaTKO1, 2:59Aug 28, 1998Paradise Casino, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
14Win14–0Felix MartiUD8May 2, 1998Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
13Win13–0Raymond FloresUD6Jan 31, 1998The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
12Win12–0Ali MuhammadPTS4Oct 30, 1997Washington, D.C., U.S.
11Win11–0Lahtovous WhittedTKO1Oct 6, 1997Washington, D.C., U.S.
10Win10–0Andre GaddisTKO1Aug 31, 1997Annandale, Virginia, U.S.
9Win9–0Larry LandryKO2, 2:08Aug 5, 1997Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
8Win8–0Mauricio RodriguezTKO1Jun 7, 1997Miami, Florida, U.S.
7Win7–0Ruben AguayoKO1, 1:08Jan 25, 1997Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
6Win6–0Leon Hinnant2, 1:05Nov 14, 1996Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
5Win5–0Antonio Pressley4Oct 19, 1996The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
4Win4–0Laszlo KomjathiUD4Jul 19, 1996Armory Palace, Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.
3Win3–0Claude Staten4Jul 11, 1996Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Dan PifferTKO1Jun 27, 1996Virginia, U.S.
1Win1–0Aaron Smith1 May 17, 1996Washington, D.C., U.S.