Mark Breland boxer

Mark Breland boxer
bouts
39
won
35
lost
3
draw
1
Status
inactive
Division
welterweight
Debut
1984-11-15
Height
6′ 2″/188cm
Reach
-
Age
-
Born
1963-05-11
Death
-
Nationality
USA

Mark Anthony Breland (born May 11, 1963) is an American former world champion boxer who won five New York Golden Gloves titles, surpassing Sugar Ray Robinson for the most wins in the history of the Golden Gloves. He is currently in 6 Halls of Fame: The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Hame, The New York State Boxing Hall of Hame, The New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame, The Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, The African American Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame, and The USA Boxing Olympics Alumni Association Hall of Fame. Additionally, Breland received The 2018 Emanuel Steward Trainer of the Year Award.Breland is notably the only amateur boxer to have ever graced the cover of Ring magazine, and the only amateur whose picture hangs in Colorado Springs U.S. Olympic Training Center. The Smithsonian Museum for African American History and Culture in Washington, DC displays an honorary picture of Mark Breland in recognition of his achievements.Mark Breland won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics, was awarded the 1982 Boxer of the Year by USAABF, and rated #1 amateur welterweight in the world by AIBA in 1984. He later became an actor with a wide range of movie and television credits, having made his debut in The Lords of Discipline, and also appeared in the music video for The Pointer Sisters' 1985 hit single, "Dare Me." At 6' and 3 inches tall, Breland is one of the tallest World Welterweight champions of all time.Breland, who was born in Brooklyn, New York, began fighting when he was 9 years old, taking on challengers in the lobby and hallways of the housing project which happened to be his home. At 13, he entered the gym and embraced boxing as a way of life. He is a five-time New York Golden Gloves Champion (1980–84), his record in this competition was 21–0 (19 KO's), with 14 knockouts coming in the 1st round.Breland made an acting appearance in the movie The Lords of Discipline.Breland was so exceptional, that he has been having trouble getting sparring partners in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym. In June 1984, when he was preparing himself for the forthcoming National Olympic Trials, he went to Grossinger, New York, to train with the Kronks, there he sparred with the WBC Super Welterweight Champion Thomas Hearns, who in turn was preparing to fight Roberto Durán. At that time Breland was being trained by Emanuel Steward. At that time he narrowly escaped bigger troubles, falling under destructive influence of his teammate Ricky Womack, who happened to be an authoritative figure for Breland, eventually was sentenced and jailed.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
1997-03-21 Rick Haynes WWLLLD Riverfront Sports Arena, Jacksonville WIN
Unanimous decision
1997-01-10 Bobby Butters LLLLLL Riverfront Sports Arena, Jacksonville WIN
Technical knockout
1996-06-07 Darryl Lattimore LWWLWL Madison Square Garden, New York WIN
Unanimous decision
1996-05-19 Buck Smith WLWWWW The Palace, Auburn Hills WIN
KO
1996-01-27 Ricardo Smith DLLLLL Schwartz Athletic Center, Brooklyn WIN
Technical knockout
1991-09-13 Jorge Vaca LWWWWW Arco Arena, Sacramento LOST
Technical knockout
1991-07-12 Julian Samaha WWWLLW Caesars Tahoe, Outdoor Arena, Stateline WIN
Technical knockout
1991-06-10 Henry Anaya Jr. WWWLLW Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus WIN
Unanimous decision
1991-04-09 Ariel Conde LLLLLL The Palace, Auburn Hills WIN
KO
1990-07-08 Aaron Davis WWWWWW Harrah's Hotel & Casino, Reno LOST
KO
1990-03-03 Lloyd Honeyghan WLWWLW Wembley Arena, Wembley WIN
Technical knockout
1989-12-10 Fujio Ozaki WLWWWW Korakuen Hall WIN
Technical knockout
1989-10-13 Mauro Martelli WWWWWL Patinoire des Vernets, Geneva WIN
Technical knockout
1989-04-22 Rafael Pineda WWWWWW Trump Castle, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1989-02-04 Seung-Soon Lee WWWLWW Caesars Palace, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1988-10-07 Ozzie O'Neal WLLWWL The Palace, Auburn Hills WIN
KO
1988-08-11 Pablo Baez LWWLLL DiVinci Manor, Chicago WIN
KO
1988-04-16 Marlon Starling WWWWWW Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas DRAW
Split-decision
1988-02-05 Juan Alonso Villa WLLWLW Convention Center, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1987-12-05 Javier Suazo LWDWLW Convention Center, Atlantic City WIN
Unanimous decision
1987-08-22 Marlon Starling WLWWWW Township Auditorium, Columbia LOST
Technical knockout
1987-07-10 Juan Rondon WWLLL Fort Village WIN
Unanimous decision
1987-02-06 Harold Volbrecht WWWWDW Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1986-11-13 Orlando Orozco WWWLLW Felt Forum, New York WIN
Technical knockout
1986-10-15 Ralph Twinning WLWLLL Township Auditorium, Columbia WIN
KO
1986-09-14 Reggie Miller LLLWLW Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City WIN
KO
1986-06-21 John Munduga WWWWWW Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1986-05-15 Ricky Avendano WWLWLL Felt Forum, New York WIN
KO
1986-04-12 Darryl Anthony WWWWWW Ice World, Totowa WIN
Technical knockout
1986-03-02 Richard Aguirre WWWWWW Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster WIN
KO
1986-01-25 Troy Wortham WWWWWW Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster WIN
Unanimous decision
1985-12-21 Hedgemon Robertson LWLWWW Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach WIN
Unanimous decision
1985-10-18 Donald Gwinn WWWWLL Felt Forum, New York WIN
KO
1985-07-20 Don Shiver WWWWWW Scope Arena, Norfolk WIN
Technical knockout
1985-06-19 Dario De Jesus LLLWLL Ice World, Totowa WIN
KO
1985-05-17 Vince Dunfee WWLWWW Caesars Tahoe, Cascade Showroom, Stateline WIN
KO
1985-04-06 Steve Little LWWWWW Coliseum, San Angelo WIN
Unanimous decision
1985-01-05 Marlon Palmer WWDDWD Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Unanimous decision
1984-11-15 Dwight Williams WWWWWL Madison Square Garden, New York WIN
Unanimous decision