Dhafir Smith

Dhafir Smith
Born (1982-09-23) September 23, 1982
NationalityAmerican
Other namesNo Fear
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Super middleweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins27
Wins by KO4
Losses25
Draws7
No contests0

Dhafir Smith (born September 23, 1982) is an American professional boxer.

Professional career

In December 2010, Smith had a huge upset over former world champion Jeff Lacy.[1]

On March 18, 2011 Smith lost to Jesús González in a bout for the vacant IBF North American super middleweight title.[2] González was coming off of an almost three year layoff.[3]

Professional boxing record

59 fights 27 wins 25 losses
By knockout 4 4
By decision 23 21
Draws 7
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 27–25–7 Tommy Karpency UD 6 2014-05-09 The Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S. For vacant NABA-USA & vacant USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight titles.
58 Win 27–24–7 Brian Donahue UD 6 2014-05-09 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Loss 26–24–7 Anthony Caputo Smith MD 10 2013-04-19 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. Lost USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title
56 Loss 26–23–7 Umberto Savigne UD 10 2012-11-30 BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S. For WBA Fedelatin Light heavyweight title
55 Win 26–22–7 Anthony Ferrante UD 10 2012-05-04 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title
54 Win 25–22–7 Quinton Rankin UD 6 2012-01-28 First District Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Loss 24–22–7 Marco Antonio Periban UD 8 2011-09-17 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
52 Loss 24–21–7 Cornelius White SD 6 2011-07-09 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
51 Loss 24–20–7 Jesús González UD 12 2011-03-18 Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. For vacant IBF North American Super middleweight title
50 Win 24–19–7 Jeff Lacy UD 12 2010-12-11 Jannus Landing, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S. Won vacant UBO International Super middleweight title
49 Win 23–19–7 Marcos Primera UD 6 2010-06-18 Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
48 Draw 22–19–7 Joe McCreedy SD 6 2010-03-19 Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
47 Win 22–19–6 Demetrius Davis SD 8 2009-09-26 Yesha Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 21–19–6 William Gill UD 6 2009-05-09 South Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Loss 20–19–6 Jerson Ravelo UD 8 2008-11-19 Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
44 Loss 20–18–6 Kingsley Ikeke SD 6 2008-06-13 Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
43 Loss 20–17–6 Adonis Stevenson TKO 5 (12), 0:40 2008-04-05 Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada For vacant WBC Continental Americas Super middleweight title
42 Win 20–16–6 Rayco Saunders UD 8 2008-02-08 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
41 Win 19–16–6 John Johnson UD 8 2007-12-01 SEFCU Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.
40 Draw 18–16–6 Larry Marks PTS 8 2007-09-27 Delaware Park Racetrack, Stanton, Delaware, U.S.
39 Win 18–16–5 Jonathan Reid SD 6 2007-08-24 New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 17–16–5 Brandon Mitchem TKO 4 (6), 2:44 2007-07-27 City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
37 Loss 16–16–5 Andre Ward TKO 6 (8), 2:47 2007-05-17 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
36 Draw 16–15–5 Omar Pittman PTS 6 2007-01-11 New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Loss 16–15–4 Curtis Stevens UD 10 2006-12-01 Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York, U.S. For USA New York State Light heavyweight title
34 Win 16–14–4 Kippy Warren MD 10 2006-10-27 RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
33 Draw 15–14–4 Mike Paschall PTS 8 2006-10-20 National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
32 Win 15–14–3 Henry Mayes UD 6 2006-08-12 Convention Center, Ocean City, Maryland, U.S.
31 Win 14–14–3 Lamont Cooper UD 4 2006-06-14 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
30 Draw 13–14–3 Nick Cook PTS 6 2006-05-26 Resorts Casino, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
29 Loss 13–14–2 Jameson Bostic MD 6 2006-05-04 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
28 Loss 13–13–2 Henry Buchanan UD 8 2005-11-26 The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
27 Loss 13–12–2 James McCallister UD 8 2005-11-04 Boxing Xtreme Fitness, Millersville, Maryland, U.S.
26 Loss 13–11–2 Derrick Whitley UD 8 2005-09-17 Dana Barros Sports Complex, Mansfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
25 Loss 13–10–2 Wayne Johnsen UD 6 2005-08-19 Hanover Marriott, Whippany, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Loss 13–9–2 Max Alexander UD 4 2005-06-24 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Loss 13–8–2 Charles Cavallo UD 6 2005-05-06 Worlds Gym, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Loss 13–7–2 Dawid Kostecki UD 10 2004-12-19 Rzeszów, Poland WBC Youth Light heavyweight title
21 Win 13–6–2 Deandre McCole UD 6 2004-07-14 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Loss 12–6–2 Artur Shekhmurzov TKO 5 (10), 1:55 2004-04-30 Hotel Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia For WBC Youth Super middleweight title
19 Loss 12–5–2 Shaun George UD 6 2004-03-26 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18 Win 12–4–2 Tomasz Nowak SD 6 2003-12-05 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Loss 11–4–2 Sergey Karanevich TKO 4 (10) 2003-10-08 Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Moscow, Russia For WBC Youth Light heavyweight title
16 Win 11–3–2 Bobby Heath UD 6 2003-07-19 Upper Merion H. S., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 10–3–2 Jose Aponte TKO 1 (6), 0:29 2003-06-27 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Loss 9–3–2 Ian Gardner UD 8 2003-06-20 First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Loss 9–2–2 Dennis Sharpe UD 4 2003-05-17 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 9–1–2 Joe Christy UD 6 2003-01-24 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Loss 8–1–2 Clarence Taylor MD 4 2002-10-04 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
10 Draw 8–0–2 Clarence Taylor PTS 4 2002-06-26 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Draw 8–0–1 Ronald Boddie PTS 6 2002-05-10 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Mike Rios TKO 1 (?) 2001-11-14 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Harold Tucker UD 4 2001-10-10 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 David Harper TKO 3 (?) 2001-09-18 USA
5 Win 5–0 Kenneth Carey UD 4 2001-08-14 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Charles Mack PTS 4 2001-06-27 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Raul Cosme MD 4 2001-04-25 Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Donnie Penelton UD 4 2001-04-10 8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 James Roberts PTS 4 2001-03-07 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "Dhafir Smith Likely Ends Jeff Lacy's Career with Upset Win". 12 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Dhafir "No Fear" Smith and Jesus "El Martillo" Gonzales in Phoenix Friday! - Boxing News".
  3. ^ "Help Center - the Arizona Republic".