Carl Daniels


Carl Bryant Daniels, is an American professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division. He held the WBA Light Middleweight title in 1995.

Amateur career

Southpaw Daniels won the junior world championships 1987 and the Golden Gloves at flyweight.
He was a US feather champ in 1988 and beat Kevin Kelley in the Olympic trials. His record: 170-7.

Professional career

Daniels, nicknamed "The Squirrel", turned pro in 1988 and in 1992 landed a shot at the WBC Light Middleweight Title against Terry Norris. Norris won via TKO. In 1995, he fought Julio César Green for the Vacant WBA Light Middleweight Title and won a decision. In his first defense, he lost the title to Julio César Vásquez via 11th round TKO. Daniels was leading on the scorecards until the knockout happened; it ranked as Ring Magazine's Knockout Of The Year. In 1997 he got a chance to reclaim the belt against Laurent Boudouani, but lost a decision. It wasn't until 2002 that he got a shot at another major belt, taking on Bernard Hopkins and losing in a 10th round TKO.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
69LossDerek EdwardsTKO6 Aug 29, 2009Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
68Loss50–17–1Chuck MussachioUD6May 15, 2009Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
67Loss50–16–1Allan GreenTKO7 Nov 15, 2008Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
66Loss50–15–1Anthony BonsanteUD10Sep 20, 2008Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Welch, Minnesota, U.S.
65Loss50–14–1Tarvis SimmsUD6Aug 6, 2008Aviator Sports and Events Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
64Loss50–13–1George WaltonUD6May 17, 2008Aviator Sports and Events Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
63Loss50–12–1Zach WaltersRTD7 Feb 23, 2008Mortorelli Gym, Superior, Wisconsin, U.S.For vacant ABU light-heavyweight title
62Win50–11–1Fred MooreTKO6 Dec 15, 2007Grand Casino, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
61Loss49–11–1Andy LeeKO3 Mar 16, 2007Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
60Loss49–10–1Jaidon CodringtonUD6Aug 5, 2006Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
59Loss49–9–1Dante CraigTKO10 Jun 16, 2006Westshore Doubletree Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
58Loss49–8–1Curtis StevensUD8Apr 20, 2006Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
57Loss49–7–1Joey SpinaUD10Jun 17, 2005Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.For vacant WBC super-middleweight title
56Loss49–6–1Joachim AlcineTKO6 Apr 9, 2005Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
55Loss49–5–1Chad DawsonTKO7 Dec 10, 2004Foxwoods Resort, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.For WBC Youth middleweight title
54Win49–4–1Rico CasonTKO2 Mar 13, 2004Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
53Win48–4–1Nicolas CerveraUD12Jul 27, 2002Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
52Loss47–4–1Bernard HopkinsRTD10 Feb 2, 2002Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.For WBA, WBC, IBF & The Ring middleweight titles
51Win47–3–1Brian BarbosaUD12Dec 29, 2000Mountaineer Casino, New Cumberland, West Virginia, U.S.
50Win46–3–1Anthony AtkinsonTKO6 Jun 9, 2000Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
49Win45–3–1Ray CollinsUD10Mar 7, 2000Casino Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
48Win44–3–1Robert FrazierTKO8 Nov 19, 1999Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
47Win43–3–1Bobby HeathUD10Jun 11, 1999Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
46Draw42–3–1Eddie Hall4 Apr 8, 1999The Roostertail, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
45Win42–3Floyd WilliamsKO3 Oct 15, 1998Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, D.C., U.S.Retained USBA light-middleweight title
44Win41–3Jamie StevensonTKO6 Sep 15, 1998UAW Hall, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
43Win40–3Purcell MillerUD12Jul 14, 1998Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Won vacant USBA light-middleweight title
42Win39–3Steve FisherTKO5 Jun 12, 1998Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
41Loss38–3Laurent BoudouaniUD12Mar 29, 1997Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.For WBA light-middleweight title
40Win38–2James MasonTKO3 Jan 11, 1997Nashville Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
39Win37–2Roland RangelRTD4 Sep 7, 1996MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
38Win35–2Tim DendyTKO6 Feb 24, 1996Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
37Loss35–2Julio César VásquezTKO11 Dec 16, 1995Core States Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Lost WBA light-middleweight title
36Win35–1Julio César GreenUD12Jun 16, 1995Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, FranceWon vacant WBA light-middleweight title
35Win34–1James MasonRTD2 Apr 8, 1995Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34Win33–1Sergio MedinaUD12Feb 22, 1995The Dome Center, Henrietta, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBF middleweight title
33Win32–1Robert CameronKO1 Aug 29, 1994Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
32Win31–1Marris VirgilTKO3 Dec 18, 1993Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
31Win30–1Louis HowardUD10Mar 30, 1993Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
30Win29–1Tyrone MooreKO3 Dec 15, 1992Foxwoods Resort, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
29Win28–1Jake Torrance3 Sep 29, 1992Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
28Win27–1Curtis Summit8Apr 23, 1992Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France
27Loss26–1Terry NorrisTKO9 Feb 22, 1992Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.For WBC light-middleweight title
26Win26–0Anthony IvoryPTS8 Oct 12, 1991Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco
25Win25–0Kenneth KiddTKO3 Jul 2, 1991Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
24Win24–0Robert VasquezTKO3 May 4, 1991Civic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
23Win23–0Anthony WilliamsTKO3 Feb 15, 1991Clarion Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
22Win22–0Oscar PonceUD10Oct 23, 1990Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
21Win21–0Gary WilliamsonTKO1 Sep 10, 1990Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.Won vacant Missouri middleweight title
20Win20–0Hugo SclarandiUD6Aug 19, 1990Bally's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
19Win19–0Jake TorranceUD10Jul 30, 1990Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
18Win18–0Wilberforce KiggunduTKO4 Jul 8, 1990Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
17Win17–0Alejandro BarbosaTKO2 May 5, 1990Brown County Arena, Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, U.S.
16Win16–0Anthony BryantTKO9 Apr 16, 1990Clarion Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
15Win15–0Reese SmithTKO8 Mar 9, 1990Clarion Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
14Win14–0Larry NicholsTKO2 Jan 22, 1990Clarion Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
13Win13–0John GarnerTKO3 Dec 1, 1989Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
12Win12–0Calvin EdwardsTKO3 Nov 13, 1989Central Park Athletic Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
11Win11–0Jerry Grant1 Oct 9, 1989Clarion Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
10Win10–0Manuel MaderaTKO3 Sep 28, 1989Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
9Win9–0Bill RobinsonTKO4 Sep 15, 1989Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
8Win8–0Ricardo SimpsonTKO4 Aug 21, 1989Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
7Win7–0James RuffTKO2 Jun 26, 1989Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.
6Win6–0Tim Payton1 Jun 5, 1989Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
5Win5–0Anthony TravisUD6Apr 21, 1989Chicagoland Expo, Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
4Win4–0Matt TrejoUD4Feb 4, 1989Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0Henry MobleyUD4Jan 3, 1989Park West, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2Win2–0Kelvin WilliamsUD4Dec 7, 1988Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
1Win1–0Terry Parnham4Nov 1, 1988Park West, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.