Dhafir Smith

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Dhafir Smith
Born (1982-09-23) September 23, 1982 (age 41)
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[edit]

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[edit]

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 United States Tommy Karpency UD 6 2014-05-09 United States 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 United States Brian Donahue UD 6 2014-05-09 United States Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
57 Loss 26–24–7 United States Anthony Caputo Smith MD 10 2013-04-19 United States Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. Lost USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title
56 Loss 26–23–7 Cuba Umberto Savigne UD 10 2012-11-30 United States BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S. For WBA Fedelatin Light heavyweight title
55 Win 26–22–7 United States Anthony Ferrante UD 10 2012-05-04 United States Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won vacant USA Pennsylvania State Light heavyweight title
54 Win 25–22–7 United States Quinton Rankin UD 6 2012-01-28 United States First District Plaza, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
53 Loss 24–22–7 Mexico Marco Antonio Periban UD 8 2011-09-17 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
52 Loss 24–21–7 United States Cornelius White SD 6 2011-07-09 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
51 Loss 24–20–7 United States Jesús González UD 12 2011-03-18 United States Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. For vacant IBF North American Super middleweight title
50 Win 24–19–7 United States Jeff Lacy UD 12 2010-12-11 United States Jannus Landing, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S. Won vacant UBO International Super middleweight title
49 Win 23–19–7 Venezuela Marcos Primera UD 6 2010-06-18 United States Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
48 Draw 22–19–7 United States Joe McCreedy SD 6 2010-03-19 United States Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
47 Win 22–19–6 United States Demetrius Davis SD 8 2009-09-26 United States Yesha Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
46 Win 21–19–6 United States William Gill UD 6 2009-05-09 United States South Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
45 Loss 20–19–6 United States Jerson Ravelo UD 8 2008-11-19 United States Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
44 Loss 20–18–6 Niger Kingsley Ikeke SD 6 2008-06-13 United States Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
43 Loss 20–17–6 Canada Adonis Stevenson TKO 5 (12), 0:40 2008-04-05 Canada Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada For vacant WBC Continental Americas Super middleweight title
42 Win 20–16–6 United States Rayco Saunders UD 8 2008-02-08 United States Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
41 Win 19–16–6 United States John Johnson UD 8 2007-12-01 United States SEFCU Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.
40 Draw 18–16–6 United States Larry Marks PTS 8 2007-09-27 United States Delaware Park Racetrack, Stanton, Delaware, U.S.
39 Win 18–16–5 United States Jonathan Reid SD 6 2007-08-24 United States New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Win 17–16–5 United States Brandon Mitchem TKO 4 (6), 2:44 2007-07-27 United States City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
37 Loss 16–16–5 United States Andre Ward TKO 6 (8), 2:47 2007-05-17 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
36 Draw 16–15–5 United States Omar Pittman PTS 6 2007-01-11 United States New Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
35 Loss 16–15–4 United States Curtis Stevens UD 10 2006-12-01 United States Vernon Downs, Vernon, New York, U.S. For USA New York State Light heavyweight title
34 Win 16–14–4 United States Kippy Warren MD 10 2006-10-27 United States RBC Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
33 Draw 15–14–4 United States Mike Paschall PTS 8 2006-10-20 United States National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
32 Win 15–14–3 United States Henry Mayes UD 6 2006-08-12 United States Convention Center, Ocean City, Maryland, U.S.
31 Win 14–14–3 United States Lamont Cooper UD 4 2006-06-14 United States Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
30 Draw 13–14–3 United States Nick Cook PTS 6 2006-05-26 United States Resorts Casino, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
29 Loss 13–14–2 United States Jameson Bostic MD 6 2006-05-04 United States Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
28 Loss 13–13–2 United States Henry Buchanan UD 8 2005-11-26 United States The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
27 Loss 13–12–2 United States James McCallister UD 8 2005-11-04 United States Boxing Xtreme Fitness, Millersville, Maryland, U.S.
26 Loss 13–11–2 United States Derrick Whitley UD 8 2005-09-17 United States Dana Barros Sports Complex, Mansfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
25 Loss 13–10–2 United States Wayne Johnsen UD 6 2005-08-19 United States Hanover Marriott, Whippany, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Loss 13–9–2 United States Max Alexander UD 4 2005-06-24 United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23 Loss 13–8–2 United States Charles Cavallo UD 6 2005-05-06 United States Worlds Gym, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Loss 13–7–2 Poland Dawid Kostecki UD 10 2004-12-19 Poland Rzeszów, Poland WBC Youth Light heavyweight title
21 Win 13–6–2 United States Deandre McCole UD 6 2004-07-14 United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20 Loss 12–6–2 Russia Artur Shekhmurzov TKO 5 (10), 1:55 2004-04-30 Russia Hotel Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia For WBC Youth Super middleweight title
19 Loss 12–5–2 United States Shaun George UD 6 2004-03-26 United States Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
18 Win 12–4–2 Poland Tomasz Nowak SD 6 2003-12-05 United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Loss 11–4–2 Belarus Sergey Karanevich TKO 4 (10) 2003-10-08 Russia Luzhniki Olympic Complex, Moscow, Russia For WBC Youth Light heavyweight title
16 Win 11–3–2 United States Bobby Heath UD 6 2003-07-19 United States Upper Merion H. S., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 10–3–2 Puerto Rico Jose Aponte TKO 1 (6), 0:29 2003-06-27 United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Loss 9–3–2 Canada Ian Gardner UD 8 2003-06-20 United States First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Loss 9–2–2 United States Dennis Sharpe UD 4 2003-05-17 United States Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 9–1–2 United States Joe Christy UD 6 2003-01-24 United States Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Loss 8–1–2 United States Clarence Taylor MD 4 2002-10-04 United States Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
10 Draw 8–0–2 United States Clarence Taylor PTS 4 2002-06-26 United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Draw 8–0–1 United States Ronald Boddie PTS 6 2002-05-10 United States Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 United States Mike Rios TKO 1 (?) 2001-11-14 United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 United States Harold Tucker UD 4 2001-10-10 United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Panama David Harper TKO 3 (?) 2001-09-18 United States USA
5 Win 5–0 United States Kenneth Carey UD 4 2001-08-14 United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 United States Charles Mack PTS 4 2001-06-27 United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States Raul Cosme MD 4 2001-04-25 United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Donnie Penelton UD 4 2001-04-10 United States 8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States James Roberts PTS 4 2001-03-07 United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

References[edit]

  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".

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