Henry Buchanan


Henry Kanonta Buchanan is an American boxer.

Professional career

Known as "Sugar Poo", Buchanan began his professional career in 2004, and was undefeated heading into a ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, and lost to Jean Paul Mendy.

''The Contender''

He was the featured boxers on the 3rd season of the boxing reality TV series, The Contender, The Contender , premiering September 4, 2007 on ESPN.
Episode that aired on September 11, 2007 said that for personal reasons, he would not participate in season 3 of The Contender. Buchanan later revealed that it was a business and financial decision, as his promoter did not want to surrender Buchanan's promotional rights to ESPN .

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss21–4 Alexander JohnsonTKO1, 2:102014-09-20 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
24Win21–3 William GillTKO3, 2:292013-12-14 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
23Loss20–3 Shawn HawkUD102012-03-31 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, USA
22Win20–2 Bobby JordanTKO9, 0:222010-08-14 Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
21Win19–2 Julius FogleUD82010-04-02 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
20Win18–2 Bobby JordanUD82009-10-24 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
19Loss17–2 Andre WardUD122009-02-06 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USAFor vacant NABF and WBO-NABO super middleweight title
18Win17–1 Brian NormanTKO9, 1:022008-06-25 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, USA
17Win16–1 Ross ThompsonUD82008-03-01 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, USA
16Win15–1 Ted MullerUD82007-10-20 Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California, USA
15Loss14–1 Jean-Paul MendyUD102006-10-06 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, USABuchanan was deducted 1 point in round 8 for low blows.
14Win14–0 Lucas Green AriasUD102006-07-28 PFTC Sports Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
13Win13–0 Lloyd BryanTKO1, 2:522006-03-03 Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA
12Win12–0 Dhafir SmithUD82005-11-26 The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
11Win11–0 Tyrone Glover82005-07-21 Martins West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
10Win10–0 Shannon MillerTKO4, 2:432005-05-17 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
9Win9–0 Julio JeanTKO6, 1:552005-03-10 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
8Win8–0 Kirk DouglasTKO2 2005-02-05 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
7Win7–0 Henry DukesTKO2, 2:072004-12-12 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
6Win6–0 William HarmonTKO1, 2:442004-11-20 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
5Win5–0 Brian NormanTKO3, 0:402004-09-30 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
4Win4–0 Keith LawrenceTKO1, 2:152004-07-17 Baysox Stadium, Bowie, Maryland, USA
3Win3–0 Henry DukesTKO1 2004-06-26 Teamster's Local 639, Washington, D.C., USA
2Win2–0 Gonzales Jones2, 2:272004-05-01 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
1Win1–0 Johnathan Logan3 2004-03-27 Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USAProfessional debut.