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Brian Baronet

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Brian Baronet
Born
Brian Baronet

(1960-08-07)7 August 1960
Died17 June 1988(1988-06-17) (aged 27)
NationalitySouth Africa South African
Statistics
Weight(s)Light Welterweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins34
Losses4
Draws0

Brian Baronet (7 August 1960 – 17 June 1988) was a former professional boxer.

Beginnings

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Baronet began his career in 1980, winning his first professional appearance against Paulus Shozi with a TKO. He won eighteen consecutive fights before his first defeat against Lorenzo Garcia in March 1983.

After his victory against Domingo Ayala in July 1985, and with a record of 29 wins and 1 defeat, Baronet was in reach of a shot at the world title. These plans were derailed when he suffered a surprise defeat against Arthur Mayisela in his next fight.

In an attempt to work his way back to another shot, he set off on a tour of the United States, winning his first three fights, before losing to Harold Brazier in a tenth-round TKO.

On returning to South Africa at the end of 1986, Baronet retired, with a record of 36 wins, 19 by knockout, and 3 defeats.

Baronet was drawn out of retirement in 1988, winning his first two comeback fights before his ill-fated bout with Kenny Vice.

Death

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Baronet died three days after being knocked out by Kenny Vice on 14 June 1988. Baronet had been involved in an automobile accident four days earlier.[1] Although he was passed fit after the accident, Andries Steyn claimed that Baronet had been unconscious in the vehicle and had suffered bleeding on the brain.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "South African welterweight boxer Brian Baronet is listed in..." UPI. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  2. ^ MegaDVision (16 October 2014). "Brian Baronet. The Golden boy". YouTube. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
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