Calvin Brock
Calvin Brock | |
|---|---|
| Born | Calvin Vance Brock January 22, 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Boxing Banker |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Calvin Vance Brock (born January 22, 1975 in Charlotte, NC) is a contender in the heavyweight division of boxing.
Biography
Brock is known not only for his boxing skills but also for his skill at handling money. Brock has a degree in finance from UNC Charlotte and manages his own portfolio. [1] Brock — formerly a banker — received his nickname from a Bank of America ad, in which he was referred to as The Boxing Banker. [2]
Amateur career
Brock had a notable amateur boxing career. He was the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion in 1998. In 1999, he won the U.S. amateur championship at 201 lb. At the 2000 Summer Olympics, he competed on the U.S. boxing team as a super heavyweight (as a teammate of future world champions Jermain Taylor, Jeff Lacy, and Brian Viloria), but he lost to Paolo Vidoz and did not win a medal.
Professional career
Brock turned professional in 2001. Although he has built an impressive record, Brock has not fought many of the top ranked heavyweights. Brock's most well-known opponent was Clifford Etienne—an opponent of Mike Tyson whom Brock defeated by round 3 TKO on January 21, 2005. Three months later, highly rated contender Jameel McCline knocked down Brock in round 7, but Brock got up and won the bout by unanimous decision.
On November 19, 2005, Brock won his first title—the IBA Continental Americas heavyweight title—when he defeated journeyman David Bostice by unanimous decision.
On February 25, 2006, Brock was part of the Shane Mosley vs. Fernando Vargas undercard. He knocked out Zuri Lawrence in round 6 with a counter left hook that caught Lawrence flush and ended up being the Ring Magazine knockout of the year." [3]
Brock defended his IBA Continental Americas title on June 24, 2006 against Timor Ibragimov. Ibragimov suffered his first loss when Brock won by unanimous decision. The fight occurred outdoors at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, where the temperature exceeded 100 °F (38 °C).
Shot at the Title
Brock finally earned his first big title shot as he took on IBF and IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko in Madison Square Garden on November 11, 2006. However, he suffered his first professional loss when he was knocked out in the 7th round, dropping his record to 29-1.
On March 17, 2007 Calvin Brock defeated Ralph West (on the undercard of Evander Holyfield vs. Vinny Maddalone) when he knocked him out cold in the first round at 2:49. This win solidified Brock as a serious contender in the heavyweight division. Since then Calvin beat Alex Gonzalez on the overcard of Briggs/ Ibragimov to raise his record to 31-1.
His next fight will most likely be against Eddie Chambers. The winner of that match will then face the winner of a fight between former champion Chris Byrd and Alexander Povetkin.