Robert Daniels


Robert Daniels, is an American professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division.

Professional career

Daniels, known as "Preacherman," turned pro in 1984 and in 1989 he captured the vacant World Boxing Association cruiserweight title by defeating a badly faded 36-year-old Dwight Muhammad Qawi. He defended the title twice before losing the title to Bobby Czyz in 1991 in a close split decision.
He continued to fight as both a cruiserweight and heavyweight through 1997. In his highest profile fights as a heavyweight, he lost to Lawrence Clay-Bey and David Tua.
Daniels, at the age of 48, is returning to boxing in September 2016, for his first bout in four years for Daniels. Prior to that bout, he didn't fight for five years, making this comeback his third fight in nearly 10 years. Daniels became world champion in 1989 by defeating Dwight Muhammad Qawi in France for the vacant WBA cruiserweight title, holding it until his third defense, a controversial split decision loss to Bobby Czyz in Atlantic City. His professional record stands at 49 wins, 10 losses, 1 draw, and 41 wins coming by knockout.
Robert Daniels was managed by Michael Frost, the boxing manager and former marketing agent for Gary Shefield, Jeff Conine, Robb Nenn, Bret Barberie, and others.

Titles won

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss49-10-1 Victor BisbalTKO3 02/03/2012 Coliseo Angel Espada, Salinas
Loss49-9-1 Aldo CollianderUD6 15/09/2007 Lofberg Arena, Karlstad
Loss49-8-1 Aldo CollianderMD4 27/01/2007 Scandinavium Arena, Gothenburg
Win49-7-1 Dan WardKO4 06/12/2005 Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win48-7-1 Shawn RobinsonKO2 26/11/2005 Convention Center, Fort Smith
Win47-7-1 Shelby GrossKO3 04/10/2005 Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win46-7-1 Jason WallerTKO2 28/06/2005 Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel, Miami
Loss45-7-1 Dale BrownSD12 08/06/2004 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, HollywoodWBO NABO/NABF Cruiserweight Titles.
Loss45-6-1 Jermell BarnesUD12 05/12/2003 Seminole Casino, Coconut CreekWBO NABO Cruiserweight Title.
Win45-5-1 Alex GonzalesTKO4 17/05/2003 Thunderbird Wild West Casino, NormanIBA World Super Cruiserweight Title.
Win44-5-1 John RandallTKO4 04/03/2003 Omni New Daisy Theater, Memphis
Win43-5-1 Samson CohenTKO5 12/05/2001 Johnson CityWBF World Super Cruiserweight Title.
Win42-5-1 Marvin HuntKO1 12/04/2001 Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, Charleston
Win41-5-1 Frankie HinesKO6 23/03/2001 Virginia Beach
Win40-5-1 Danny WoffordPTS6 24/02/2001 Golden Gloves Arena, Knoxville
Loss39-5-1 David TuaKO3 21/07/2000 Regent Hotel & Casino, Las VegasIBF Intercontinental/USBA Heavyweight Titles.
Loss39-4-1 Lawrence Clay-BeyUD10 23/01/2000 Venice Arena, Venice
Win39-3-1 Derek AmosTKO8 04/07/1999 Atlantis, Fort Lauderdale
Win38-3-1 Don Diego PoederKO10 05/05/1998 Grand Casino, BiloxiIBO World Cruiserweight Title.
Win37-3-1 Danny WoffordTKO5 20/01/1998 Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win36-3-1 Lamont BurginKO2 04/12/1997 Pepsi Arena, Albany
Win35-3-1 Kenny KeeneSD12 01/03/1997 Convention Center, Atlantic CityIBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Win34-3-1 Duane SmithTKO2 05/12/1996 Brady Theater, Tulsa
Win33-3-1 Terry RaySD10 01/10/1996 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
32-3-1 Caseny TruesdaleNC3 21/08/1996 The Ritz, Raleigh
Win32-3-1 Stan JohnsonTKO1 14/07/1996 Lady Luck Casino, Davenport-
Win31-3-1 Mike SedilloSD10 20/02/1996 Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami
Win30-3-1 Tim KnightTKO6 21/12/1995 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win29-3-1 Tim St ClairTKO5 07/11/1995 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack, Chester
Win28-3-1 Mike AceyKO3 06/08/1995 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket
Win27-3-1 Artis PendergrassUD8 27/06/1995 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win26-3-1 Eddie CurryKO2 15/10/1994 Miami Beach
Loss25-3-1 Sergey KobozevRTD8 30/06/1994 Trump Castle, Atlantic CityUSBA Cruiserweight Title.
Win25-2-1 James FlowersTKO6 10/03/1994 Park Plaza Hotel, Hialeah
Win24-2-1 James FlowersTKO9 25/06/1993 Orange Dome, Winter Haven
Win23-2-1 Lopez McGeeTKO5 03/04/1993 Dalton
Win22-2-1 James HeathPTS10 13/02/1993 Miami
Win21-2-1 Barry KirtonTKO4 03/10/1992 Camuy
Win20-2-1 Eddie CurryTKO2 14/08/1992 Greenville Memorial Auditorium, Greenville
Loss19-2-1 Bobby CzyzSD12 08/03/1991 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic CityWBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Draw19-1-1 Taoufik BelbouliPTS12 22/11/1990 Palacio de los Deportes, MadridWBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Win19-1 Craig BodzianowskiUD12 19/07/1990 Kingdome, SeattleWBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Win18-1 Dwight Muhammad QawiSD12 27/11/1989 Pavillon Baltard, Nogent-sur-MarneWBA World Cruiserweight Title.
Win17-1 Bobby ThomasTKO5 30/01/1989 The Heat Nightclub, Fort Lauderdale
Win16-1 Bruce JohnsonTKO2 16/12/1988 James Knight Convention Center, Miami
Win15-1 Rodney StocktonKO6 29/10/1988 Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas
Win14-1 Gerald BrownKO2 30/07/1988 Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win13-1 Michael JohnsonTKO4 22/04/1988 Milander Auditorium, HialeahFlorida Cruiserweight Title.
Win12-1 Larry GadsdenTKO1 15/01/1988 Sheraton of the Americas, Hialeah
Win11-1 John L. JohnsonKO1 15/06/1987 Miami Beach
Win10-1 Ernest SimmonsTKO6 16/05/1987 Convention Center, Miami Beach
Win9-1 Norris FordTKO1 28/02/1987 Convention Center, Coconut Grove
Win8-1 Milton OwensKO4 25/10/1985 Victory Park Auditorium, North Miami Beach
Win7-1 Mike De AngeloTKO2 27/09/1985 Sheraton Americas Hotel, Hialeah
Win6-1 Edward SharkeyTKO1 23/08/1985 Tamiami Fairgrounds Auditorium, Miami
Win5-1 Larry SanchezKO2 24/10/1984 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale
Win4-1 Randy ArmstrongTKO2 31/07/1984 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami
Win3-1 Brooks GrotonTKO2 22/06/1984 National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach
Loss2-1 Eric HolleyPTS4 13/06/1984 Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise
Win2-0 Jose MarinoTKO1 04/05/1984 National Guard Armory, Homestead
Win1-0 James RoperKO1 04/03/1984 Calle Ocho Festival, Miami