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Antwun Echols

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Antwun Echols
Born (1970-12-04) December 4, 1970 (age 53)
DiedJuly 2, 2023(2023-07-02) (aged 52)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesKid Dynamite
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Super middleweight
Middleweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights58
Wins32
Wins by KO28
Losses22
Draws4

Antwun Echols (December 4, 1970 – July 2, 2023) was an American boxer who was a world middleweight contender throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s. His hometown was Davenport, Iowa.

Amateur career

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He missed out on a spot on the 1992 United States Olympic boxing team by losing to Raúl Márquez in the final of the trials

Professional career

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Echols turned professional in 1993. In 1999, he challenged IBF middleweight title holder Bernard Hopkins but lost via decision. The following year he lost a rematch with Hopkins, this time losing via technical knock-out in the 10th round.

In 2001, he fought Charles Brewer. Echols went down three times in round two, but recovered in round three to score a technical knock-out win to capture the vacant NABA super middleweight title. In 2003, Echols had another opportunity for a title shot after the WBA Super Middleweight Title was vacated when Sven Ottke was upgraded to 'Super' champion status. He battled Anthony Mundine for the vacant title, but lost a close decision. In 2005, Echols lost an IBF Middleweight Eliminator to Kingsley Ikeke when he was stopped in the 10th round.

Since 2005, Echols is 1–16–3, his run as a championship caliber fighter long ended. In October 2015, Echols was defeated by Derrick Findley in three rounds; this was the seventh consecutive bout in which he lost in the third round.

Personal life

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On July 30, 2007, in Davenport, Iowa, Echols was shot in the leg while trying to break up a fight.[2][3] In 2013, when asked how many children he has, he replied "Twenty-three, I think," admitting it could be more. At the time, he was living with his fiancé and four children in Dade City, Florida.[4]

Death

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Echols died on July 2, 2023, at the age of 52. He had been suffering from diabetes.[5]

Professional boxing record

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58 fights 32 wins 22 losses
By knockout 28 15
By decision 3 7
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 4
Boxing record
No. Result Record Opponent Method Round Time Date Location Notes
58 Loss 32–22–4 Lamar Russ KO 1 (8) 0:18 30 Apr 2016 Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
57 Loss 32–21–4 Derrick Findley TKO 3 (6) 1:13 17 Oct 2015 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
56 Loss 32–20–4 Dyah Davis KO 3 (10) 2:12 24 Aug 2013 Rec Center, Wilson, North Carolina, U.S.
55 Loss 32–19–4 Mike Jimenez TKO 3 (6) 2:58 21 Nov 2012 Horseshoe Casino Hammond, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
54 Loss 32–18–4 Patrick Majewski TKO 3 (8) ? 7 Apr 2012 Lander's Center, Southaven, Mississippi, U.S.
53 Loss 32–17–4 Marcus Oliveira TKO 3 (8) 2:01 28 Jan 2012 Menominee Resort Casino, Menominee, Wisconsin, U.S.
52 Loss 32–16–4 Alejandro Berrio TKO 3 (8) 1:04 26 Feb 2011 Eihusen Arena, Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S.
51 Loss 32–15–4 Joe Spina TKO 3 (10) 0:49 2 Oct 2010 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
50 Loss 32–14–4 Darryl Cunningham KO 3 (8) 2:54 23 Jul 2010 Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.
49 Loss 32–13–4 Caleb Truax UD 10 N/a 11 Jun 2010 St. Paul Armory, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
48 Win 32–12–4 Fred Thomas KO 6 (6) 1:32 20 Mar 2010 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin U.S.
47 Loss 31–12–4 Angel Hernandez RTD 6 (8) 3:00 21 Aug 2008 Horseshoe Casino Hammond, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
46 Loss 31–11–4 Phil Williams TKO 7 (8) 0:45 5 Jun 2009 Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S.
45 Loss 31–10–4 Roman Karmazin TKO 7 (10) 1:52 21 Mar 2009 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S. For NABF middleweight title
44 Loss 31–9–4 Michael Walker MD 8 N/a 3 Nov 2008 Radisson Star Plaza, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
43 Loss 31–8–4 Peter Quillin UD 10 N/a 16 Apr 2008 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
42 Draw 31–7–4 Michael Walker MD 10 N/a 29 Feb 2008 Paragon Casino & Resort, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
41 Loss 31–7–3 Fulgencio Zuniga UD 10 N/a 23 Jun 2007 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
40 Draw 31–6–3 Rubin Williams PTS 12 N/a 12 Jan 2007 The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. For IBA and NBA super middleweight titles
39 Draw 31–6–2 Mohamad Said MD 10 N/a 5 Apr 2006 New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
38 Loss 31–6–1 Kingsley Ikeke RTD 10 (12) 3:00 15 Apr 2005 Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S. IBF Middleweight title eliminator
37 Win 31–5–1 Jameel Wilson TKO 7 (10) 2:26 2 Dec 2004 Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S.
36 Win 30–5–1 Ross Thompson UD 10 N/a 8 May 2004 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
35 Loss 29–5–1 Anthony Mundine UD 12 N/a 3 Sep 2003 Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia For vacant WBA (Regular) super middleweight title.
34 Win 29–4–1 Richard Grant TKO 3 (12) 0:59 3 Aug 2002 Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Retained NABF super middleweight title
IBF Super middleweight title eliminator
33 Win 28–4–1 Oscar Bravo TKO 1 (12) 0:42 27 Jun 2002 Santa Ana Star Casino, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S. Retained NABF and NABA super middleweight titles
32 Win 27–4–1 Kabary Salem UD 12 N/a 9 Apr 2002 Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S. Won vacant NABF and retained NABA super middleweight titles
31 Win 26–4–1 Lawrence Chapman DQ 5 (12) 2:47 21 Dec 2001 Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. Retained NABA super middleweight title
Chapman disqualified for refusing to stop holding
30 Win 25–4–1 Charles Brewer TKO 3 (12) 1:21 19 May 2001 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. Won vacant NABA super middleweight title
29 Loss 24–4–1 Bernard Hopkins TKO 10 (12) 1:42 1 Dec 2000 The Venetian Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For IBF middleweight title
28 Win 24–3–1 Lionel Ortiz RTD 7 (12) 3:00 5 May 2000 Cherokee Casino, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S. Won vacant NABF and USBA middleweight titles
27 Win 23–3–1 Anthony Ivory UD 10 N/a 17 Feb 2000 River Center, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
26 Loss 22–3–1 Bernard Hopkins UD 12 N/a 12 Dec 1999 Miccosukee Resort and Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S. For IBF middleweight title
25 Win 22–2–1 Roland Rangel TKO 2 (12) 1:40 22 Jan 1999 Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. Retained NABF and USBA middleweight titles
24 Win 21–2–1 Urbano Gurrola TKO 6 (12) 1:03 28 Jul 1998 Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. Retained NABF and USBA middleweight titles
23 Win 20–2–1 Kevin Tillman RTD 8 (12) 3:00 7 Apr 1998 Harrah's Cherokee, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S. Retained NABF and USBA middleweight titles
22 Win 19–2–1 Brian Barbosa KO 9 (12) 2:59 10 Feb 1998 Casino Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. Retained USBA middleweight title
Won vacant NABF middleweight title
21 Win 18–2–1 Billy Robertson KO 3 ? 30 Sep 1997 Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
20 Win 17–2–1 Earl Monroe TKO 3 (12) 2:25 27 Jul 1997 Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. Won vacant USBA middleweight title
19 Win 16–2–1 Andre Haddock KO 3 (8) 1:09 20 May 1997 Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 15–2–1 George Brown TKO 6 (8) 2:58 10 May 1997 MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
17 Draw 14–2–1 Eric Lucas PTS 10 N/a 6 Dec 1996 Centre Georges-Vezina, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
16 Win 14–2 Roy Hundley KO 2 (4) 2:35 29 Nov 1996 Sullivan Brothers Center, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
15 Loss 13–2 Chris Johnson MD 10 N/a 11 Oct 1996 International Plaza Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
14 Win 13–1 Eric Crumble TKO 1 (6) 1:25 30 Mar 1996 Sullivan Brothers Center, Waterloo, Iowa, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Oscar Washington TKO 4 (8) ? 9 Dec 1995 MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Marris Virgil TKO 2 (8) 0:22 18 Oct 1995 MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Dan Butters KO 2 (6) ? 13 May 1995 River Center, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Abdullah Ramadan KO 2 (6) 2:23 1 Mar 1995 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Edgar Borja KO 2 ? 17 Dec 1994 Ruminahui Coliseum, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
8 Win 7–1 Joe Harris KO 3 (8) ? 22 Oct 1994 Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. Won vacant Iowa middleweight title
7 Win 6–1 Willie Perry KO 6 (6) 1:18 8 Oct 1994 Sterling, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Tyrone Mack TKO 2 ? 31 Jul 1994 Toad Holler Night Club, Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Hector Ramirez KO 3 ? 1 Jul 1994 LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Leon Shavers KO 1 ? 8 Jan 1994 River Center, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
3 Win 2–1 Clifton Woods TKO 1 ? 23 Oct 1993 St. Joseph Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
2 Win 1–1 Donald Tucker KO 1 (4) 1:42 31 Jul 1993 Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
1 Loss 0–1 Anthony Ivory KO 1 (4) ? 22 May 1993 River Center, Davenport, Iowa, U.S. Professional debut

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Antwun Echols". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Echols shot in leg outside Iowa store, later arrested on drug charges". ESPN. July 30, 2007. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  3. ^ "Former Champion Boxer Antwun Echols Shot". Archived from the original on 2008-06-14.
  4. ^ Littal, Robert (February 25, 2013). "Boxer Antwun Echols "Thinks" He Has 23 Kids". Black Sports Online. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  5. ^ Geyer, Thomas (4 July 2023). "Davenport boxer Antwun Echols dies". Quad-City Times. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Brian Barbosa
USBA Middleweight Champion
27 July 1997 – November 1999
Vacant
Title next held by
Himself
Vacant
Title last held by
Otis Grant
NABF Middleweight Champion
10 February 1998 – November 1999
Vacant
Title last held by
Himself
NABF Middleweight Champion
USBA Middleweight Champion

5 May 2000 – November 2000
Vacant
Title next held by
Tito Mendoza
Vacant
Title next held by
Robert Allen
Vacant
Title last held by
Will McIntyre
NABA Super Middleweight Champion
19 May 2001 – June 2003
Vacant
Title next held by
Jeff Lacy
Vacant
Title last held by
Charles Brewer
NABF Super Middleweight Champion
9 April 2002 – June 2003
Vacant
Title next held by
Scott Pemberton