Renold Quinlan


Renold Vatubua Quinlan is an Australian boxer of Indigenous and Fijian descent. Best known for knocking out former world champion Daniel Geale, Quinlan held the IBO super-middleweight title from 2016 to 2017.
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Background

Quinlan, who grew up in Minto and Rosemeadow and attended Sarah Redfern High School. His amateur career stands at 12–3. His maternal grandfather, Sailosi Vatubua, represented Fiji in amateur boxing and won the gold medal at the 1966 South Pacific Games in Nouméa.

Career

Since turning pro in 2008, Quinlan had a lay off for nearly 2 years before returning in early 2010, then had a fight a year later, early 2011. Then he had another 2 years off. A few of his fights have been on undercards against his good friend Anthony Mundine. He also trains out of Grant's Fitness Revolution. His trainer is Lepani Wilson.
Quinlan vs. Geale
On 14 October 2016, Quinlan travelled to fight Daniel Geale on his home soil of Tasmania and he had his biggest win to date, with a victory over former IBF & WBA Middleweight Champion with a sensational 2nd round knockout.
Quinlan vs. Eubank Jr.
On 4 February 2017, Renold Quinlan was stopped in the 10th round by Chris Eubank Jr via TKO, losing his IBO super middleweight title in the process.
Quinlan vs. Damien Hooper
On 7 April 2018, Quinlan stepped up to light heavyweight division for the bout with long time rival Damien Hooper for the WBO International light heavyweight title. Hooper was ranked #9 by the WBO at light heavyweight. Quinlan and Hooper are considered two of the most talented boxers in Australia. In a very entertaining and fast-paced brawl Hooper was controlling early rounds but the balance of the fight changed early in the fifth round with Quinlan dropping Hooper twice in the 5th round and Hooper eventually won the bout in the 9th round by TKO.

Quinlan vs. Buatsi

In his next fight, Quinlan fought undefeated prospect Joshua Buatsi. Buatsi was ranked #9 by the WBA at light heavyweight. Buatsi won the fight convincingly with a first round TKO.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Loss12–4Joshua BuatsiTKO1, 1:5022 Dec 2018The O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor WBA International light heavyweight title
15Loss12–3Damien HooperTKO9 7 Apr 2018Convention & Exhibition Centre, BrisbaneFor the WBO International light heavyweight title
14Win12–2Alexander BajawaKO1 20 Oct 2018Suntec Int. Convention Centre, Singapore
13Loss11–2Chris Eubank Jr.TKO10, 2:074 Feb 2017Olympia, London, EnglandLost IBO super-middleweight title
12Win11–1Daniel GealeKO2, 1:1414 Oct 2016Silverdome Basketball Stadium, Launceston, AustraliaWon vacant IBO super-middleweight title
11Win10–1Michael Van NimwegenKO8, 1:5612 Dec 2015Alexandria Basketball Stadium, Perry Park, AustraliaWon PABA interim super-middleweight title
10Win9–1Ricardo RamalloTKO1, 2:4627 Jun 2015Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Victoria, AustraliaWon vacant IBO International super-middleweight title
9Loss8–1Jake CarrUD103 Dec 2014Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, AustraliaFor Australian super-middleweight title
8Win8–0Dechapon Suwunnalird4, 1:469 Apr 2014Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia
7Win7–0Joel CaseyUD829 Jan 2014Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Australia
6Win6–0Joseph KwadjoUD827 Nov 2013Allphones Arena, Sydney
5Win5–0Aswin CabuyTKO1, 1:1827 Sep 2013RSL Club, Dubbo, Australia
4Win4–0Tim Kanofski68 Aug 2013Southport RSL Club, Southport, Australia
3Win3–0Marlon Toby44 Feb 2011Croatian Club, Punchbowl, Australia
2Win2–0Mick PorterTKO2, 1:4911 Jan 2010Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia
1Win1–0Peme Lilomaiava2, 0:4530 Jul 2008Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia