Edner Cherry


Edner Cherry is a Bahamian professional boxer and two-time world title challenger.

Early years

Cherry was born to a Bahamian father and a Haitian mother. He emigrated from The Bahamas to the United States, and resides in Wauchula, Florida.

Career

Cherry began boxing professionally in 2001, with mixed results. Soon after signing with Peter Fernandez and Starfight Productions he appeared to find his groove, racking up 14 straight wins and acquiring a number of minor titles—the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation Lightweight title and the NBA Intercontinental Lightweight Title. Cherry then lost an IBF title eliminator to Ricky Quiles by split decision to end his win streak. In February 2007 Cherry lost a unanimous decision to Paulie Malignaggi on HBO.
Recently, Edner Cherry has been named Friday Night Fights Boxer of the Year by ESPN and has fought on both Showtime and HBO.
In 2008, Cherry knocked out former WBC Lightweight champion Stevie Johnston in the 10th round. Cherry's 'Cherry Bomb' left hook had Johnston down in the third and the ninth, and a straight right hand put away the former champion for the count at 2:34 in the tenth round of a WBC USNBC national title bout. Following that fight, Cherry wound up fighting WBC light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley for the belt. Although very well prepared for this fight, Cherry dropped a unanimous decision to Bradley.
At the end of 2008, Cherry left his long-time trainer, Pete Fernandez and signed with TKO Promotions. Under TKO, Cherry has won three straight fights, all by stoppage. Cherry was scheduled to fight for the NABO super featherweight title, but after the original opponent pulled out of the fight, his management was unable to find a replacement. The fight was cancelled.
Cherry has also won the NABA and NABF lightweight titles.
In January 2012, Cherry signed a promotional deal with Chicago-based, 8 Count Promotions. He also signed an exclusive management deal with Albert Falcon and Patrick Doljanin of Warehouse Boxing, located in Highland Park, IL.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47WinDennis GalarzaUD10Apr 13, 2018Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
46Win36–7–2 Omar DouglasUD10Apr 4, 2017Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
45Win35–7–2 Haskell RhodesUD10Jun 28, 2016Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
44Loss34–7–2 José PedrazaSD12Oct 3, 2015U.S. Bank Arena, Ohio, Cincinnati, USFor IBF super featherweight title
43Win34–6–2 Luis CruzKO9 Jul 11, 2015USF Sundome, Tampa, Florida, US
42Win33–6–2 Osumanu AkbaTKO2 Oct 18, 20142300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
41Win32–6–2 Robert OsiobeUD8Apr 4, 2014Liacouras, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
40Win31–6–2 Vicente EscobedoTKO6 Feb 16, 2013Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
39Win30–6–2 Juan Carlos MartinezMD10Apr 4, 2012Cicero Stadium 1909 S. Laramie, Cicero, US
38Win29–6–2 Guillermo SanchezUD8Feb 24, 2012UIC Pavilio, Chicago, Illinois, US
3728–6–2 Eric AikenNC1 Sep 23, 2011Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, US
36Win28–6–2Ever Luis PerezTKO2 Jan 8, 2011Island Grove Park Exhibit Hall, Greely, US
35Win27–6–2Delvin PlacenciaKO2 Feb 27, 2010Bell Auditorium, Auga, US
34Win26–6–2Hevinson HerreraTKO1 Feb 19, 2010A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida US
33Win25–6–2Jovann JonesTKO3 Dec 17, 2009Commerce Casino, Commerce, US
32Loss24–6–2Timothy BradleyUD12Sep 13, 2008Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, USFor WBC light welterweight title
31Win24–5–2Stevie JohnstonKO10 May 5, 2008The Field House, Camp Lejuene, US
30Win23–5–2Wes FergusonTKO6 Dec 8, 2007MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas US
29Win22–5–2Wes FergusonUD10Jun 13, 2007A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
28Loss21–5–2Paulie MalignaggiUD10Feb 17, 2007Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, US
27Win21–4–2Daniel AliceaTKO12 Aug 11, 2006Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, USWon vacant NABF Lightweight title
26Win20–4–2Monty Meza ClayTKO11 May 12, 2006A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa US
25Loss19–4–2José Santa CruzUD12Feb 4, 2006Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso
24Win19–3–2Marco Angel PerezKO1 Jan 13, 2006A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
23Win18–3–2Juan Polo PerezUD8May 13, 2005A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
22Loss17–3–2Ricky QuilesSD12Feb 4, 2005Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, US
21Win17–2–2Jamie RangelMD12Oct 22, 2004A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
20Win16–2–2Antonio RamirezTKO5 Jul 27, 2004A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
19Win15–2–2Juan GomezKO8 Apr 23, 2004Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, Carolina, PR
18Win14–2–2Isidro TejedorUD10Mar 26, 2004A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
17Win13–2–2Marty RobbinsUD10Jan 23, 2004A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
16Win12–2–2Jadschi GreenTKO1 Nov 14, 2003A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
15Win11–2–2Reggie SandersUD8Sep 12, 2003A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
14Win10–2–2Rashaan Abdul BlackburnUD6Jun 6, 2003A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
13Win9–2–2Mauricio JuilioUD8Mar 23, 2003Convention Center, Coconut Grove, US
12Win8–2–2Antonio DavisTKO2 Feb 1, 2003Jarrell's Gym, Savannah, US
11Win7–2–2Jaime PalmaUD6Jan 17, 2003A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
10Win6–2–2Carmelo RamosTKO2 Dec 20, 2002American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US
9Win5–2–2Francisco GinorioTKO2 Sep 21, 2002A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
8Win4–2–2Meacher MajorSD4Aug 9, 2002A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
7Loss3–2–2Rafael SierraSD4Jun 15, 2002Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
6Win3–1–2Vinnie PezzuloUD4Apr 19, 2002USF Sundome, Tampa, US
5Draw2–1–2Rafael SierraPTS4Feb 22, 2002Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, US
4Win2–1–1Javier GonzalezTKO3 Feb 15, 2002Hyatt Regency, Tampa, US
3Loss1–1–1Jose Leonardo CruzMD4Jun 2, 2001Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, US
2Draw1–0–1Mirko WolfPTS4May 11, 2001Civic Center, Savannah, US
1Win1–0Joe JohnsonUD4Apr 7, 2001Hyatt Regency, Tampa, US