Patrick Day
Patrick Day | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1992 Freeport, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 16, 2019 (aged 27) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
Patrick Day (August 9, 1992 – October 16, 2019)[1] was an American professional boxer. He died from brain trauma sustained in a knockout loss against Charles Conwell.
Early life and education
Day was born to Haitian immigrants in Freeport, New York, and was the youngest of four sons. His father was a doctor who used to box as a child, while his mother, Lyssa, was a translator at the United Nations.[2] During his professional boxing career, he earned an associate degree in nutrition from Nassau Community College, and a bachelor's degree in health and wellness from Kaplan University.[3]
Amateur career
Day started boxing in 2006 under the guidance of former firefighter and boxing trainer Joe Higgins.[2] In 2012, he won the New York Golden Gloves tournament.[4] His amateur record was 75-5, including two national amateur championships. He was recognized as the number-one ranked boxer in the United States in the 152-pound amateur division, and served as a 2012 United States Olympic team alternate.[5]
Professional career
Day rose to be a top-10 ranked junior middleweight for the IBF and the WBC. He also captured the regional WBC Continental Americas title and the IBF Intercontinental title at 154 pounds.[6]
Day won 17 of his 22 professional fights, with four defeats and one draw.[7]
Death
Day suffered a traumatic brain injury after being knocked out by Charles Conwell in a USBA super welterweight title bout on October 12, 2019, and died four days later.[8]
Boxing announcer Michael Buffer described Day as a "wonderful young man" and that "everyone in the boxing community is crushed", while WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said boxing had lost a "brave, kind and wonderful friend".[7] Conwell posted an open letter on Instagram that expressed his sorrow and regret.[7]
Professional boxing record
| 22 fights | 17 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 6 | 2 |
| By decision | 11 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Loss | 17–4–1 |  Charles Conwell
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KO | 10 (10) | October 12, 2019 | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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For the USBA Super Welterweight title |
References
- ^ Vigdor, Neil (October 16, 2019). "Patrick Day, Boxer, Dies After Suffering Brain Injury in the Ring". The New York Times. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ a b Kriegel, Mark (October 16, 2019). "'Pat saved my life. And now I'm praying God saves his'". ESPN. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ Donovan, Jake (October 16, 2019). "Patrick Day's Tragic Passing – A Time To Remember a Good Man". Boxing Scene. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ Bieler, Des (October 13, 2019). "Patrick Day hospitalized in extremely critical condition after fight". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ Wood, Douglas (October 16, 2019). "Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after being knocked out". CNN. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ "Day, 27, dies of brain injuries from Sat. knockout". ESPN.com. October 16, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Patrick Day: Boxer dies in hospital four days after suffering brain injury in Charles Conwell fight". BBC Sport. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ "Boxer Patrick Day Dead at 27 From Brain Injuries After KO Loss to Charles Conwell". TMZ. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ a b "Patrick Day". BoxRec. Retrieved October 17, 2019.