George Blades (boxer)

George Blades
George Blades
Born	August 27, 1974 (age 49); Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Other names	Honey Boy
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Light heavyweight; Cruiserweight;
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
	Boxing record
Total fights	30
Wins	23
Wins by KO	16
Losses	7

George Blades (born August 27, 1974) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2014 and challenged for the WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles in 2007.

Professional career

On June 16, 2007, Blades fought Zsolt Erdei for the Lineal and WBO Light Heavyweight titles, but lost by eleventh-round technical knockout.^[1]

On September 28, 2013, Blades fought Jean Pascal, but lost by fifth-round technical knockout.^[2]

On June 21, 2014, Blades fought Chad Dawson, but lost by first-round knockout.^[3]

Professional boxing record

30 fights	23 wins	7 losses
By knockout	16	5
By decision	7	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
30	Loss	23–7	Marcus Browne	KO	1 (8), 1:25	11 Dec 2014	Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
29	Loss	23–6	Chad Dawson	KO	1 (10), 2:35	21 Jun 2014	StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
28	Loss	23–5	Jean Pascal	TKO	5 (10), 2:54	28 Sep 2013	Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
27	Win	23–4	James Morrow	TKO	7 (8), 2:18	16 Feb 2013	Dupont Pavilion State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
26	Win	22–4	Shawn Kirk	UD	6	5 Jun 2010	National Guard Armory, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
25	Loss	21–4	Jose Luis Herrera	TKO	3 (8), 1:18	23 Jan 2008	Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
24	Loss	21–3	Zsolt Erdei	TKO	11 (12), 2:27	16 Jun 2007	Syma Sport and Events Centre, Budapest, Hungary	For WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles
23	Win	21–2	John Romans William	TKO	7 (10), 0:53	19 Jan 2007	Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Latino light heavyweight title
22	Win	20–2	Tyrone Jackson	UD	6	10 Sep 2004	Henry Fonda Theater, Hollywood, California, U.S.
21	Win	19–2	Kevin Miller	TKO	3 (8), 1:19	7 May 2004	Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.	Won vacant NABC cruiserweight title
20	Win	18–2	Paul Eakle	TKO	2 (4), 1:32	25 Nov 2003	Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
19	Win	17–2	Tyrone Muex	TKO	3 (6), 1:53	26 Sep 2003	Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
18	Loss	16–2	Charles Tanner	MD	10	29 Jul 2003	Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
17	Win	16–1	John Basil Jackson	UD	4	8 May 2003	Trap Nightclub, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
16	Win	15–1	Michael Shanks	KO	1 (4), 1:33	15 Feb 2003	Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
15	Loss	14–1	Nick Cook	UD	8	20 Jul 2002	Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.	For USA Indiana State light heavyweight title
14	Win	14–0	John Basil Jackson	TKO	4 (4), 0:50	1 Jun 2002	Cumberland Place, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
13	Win	13–0	Donnie Penelton	UD	6	21 May 2002	8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Conley Person	KO	1	26 Apr 2000	Horizon Theatre, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Tyrone Mack	KO	3 (4), 1:35	19 Apr 2002	Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Curtis Reed	TKO	5 (8)	27 Jan 2001	Johanning Civic Center, Kokomo, Indiana, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Gerald Armfield	TKO	2 (8), 1:58	21 Nov 2000	Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Barton Spears	TKO	2 (4), 2:00	3 Oct 2000	Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Reggie Strickland	UD	6	20 Jun 2000	Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Marcel Alexander	KO	1 (4), 2:52	11 Apr 2000	Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Michael Shanks	TKO	4 (4), 1:03	29 Feb 2000	Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Brian Yates	UD	4	23 Nov 1999	Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Larry Hyatt	KO	1 (4), 2:06	29 Oct 1999	Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	John Moore	UD	4	2 Oct 1999	Aztar Casino, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Rick Enis	KO	2 (4), 2:18	2 Sep 1999	Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.