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David Izonritei (born 29 April 1968 in Lagos) is a former Nigerian boxer.Also known as David Izon, Izonritei won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Amateur career
Izon had an amateur record that included a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. On his way to the silver medal Izon beat the highly regarded pair of David Tua of New Zealand, and Kirk Johnson of Canada. He lost to Félix Savón of Cuba in the final.
Professional career
Izon began his pro career with 18 consecutive victories prior to being upset by Maurice Harris. In his next fight Izon took on David Tua, and after 11 rounds of action, Tua knocked out Izon.
Professional boxing record
| 27 Wins (23 knockouts, 4 decisions), 6 Losses (4 knockouts, 2 decisions) [2] | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 32-11-3 | Al Cole | UD | 8 | 01/03/2003 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | 73-79, 73-79, 75-77. |
| Loss | 23-0 | Joe Mesi | KO | 9 | 18/10/2002 | Buffalo, New York, United States | Izon knocked out at 0:09 of the ninth round. |
| Loss | 21-0 | Fres Oquendo | TKO | 3 | 01/12/2001 | New York City, United States | Referee stopped the bout at 2:54 of the third round. |
| Win | 33-24-3 | Mike Sedillo | TKO | 3 | 20/10/2000 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States | Referee stopped the bout at 0:24 of the third round. |
| Win | 15-5 | Reynaldo Minus | TKO | 2 | 20/05/2000 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the second round. |
| Win | 22-0-1 | Derrick Jefferson | TKO | 9 | 15/01/2000 | New York City, United States | Referee stopped the bout at 0:11 of the ninth round. |
| Win | 17-23-2 | Garing Lane | UD | 8 | 28/08/1999 | Tunica, Mississippi, United States | 79-75, 78-74, 77-75. |
| Win | 26-4 | Terrence Lewis | KO | 5 | 04/06/1999 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Lewis knocked out at 1:38 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 21-2-2 | Darroll Wilson | KO | 4 | 14/11/1998 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 11-26-3 | Marion Wilson | UD | 8 | 18/07/1998 | New York City, United States | 79-73, 80-72, 80-72. |
| Loss | 26-0 | Michael Grant | TKO | 5 | 17/01/1998 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | IBC World Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:07 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 36-1 | Lou Savarese | KO | 5 | 01/11/1997 | New York City, United States | Savarese knocked out at 2:44 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 15-20-1 | Harry Daniels | KO | 1 | 11/09/1997 | Tallahassee, Florida, United States | 79-75, 78-74, 77-75. |
| Loss | 25-0 | David Tua | TKO | 12 | 21/12/1996 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | WBC International Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the 12th round. |
| Loss | 5-6-2 | Maurice Harris | UD | 8 | 15/03/1996 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | 75-76, 75-76, 75-78. |
| Win | 4-22-1 | Brian Morgan | TKO | 8 | 15/12/1995 | Sedan, Ardennes, France | |
| Win | 13-6 | Cleveland Woods | TKO | 8 | 04/11/1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15-17 | Kimmuel Odum | TKO | 5 | 24/10/1995 | Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France | |
| Win | 7-15-3 | Marion Wilson | DQ | 5 | 23/08/1995 | Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France | |
| Win | 12-8 | Dan Kosmicki | TKO | 5 | 02/07/1995 | Dublin, Ireland | Referee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the fifth round. |
| Win | 9-7 | Arturo Lopez | KO | 2 | 11/04/1995 | Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France | |
| Win | 9-9-1 | Bill Corrigan | KO | 1 | 01/04/1995 | Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France | |
| Win | 3-1 | Ali Allen | KO | 2 | 04/03/1995 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Allen knocked out at 1:48 of the second round. |
| Win | 7-20-1 | Mike Robinson | TKO | 5 | 04/02/1995 | Beziers, Herault, France | |
| Win | 3-10 | William Campudani | KO | 1 | 03/12/1994 | Salta, Argentina | |
| Win | 0-5 | Isaac Poole | KO | 2 | 16/11/1994 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Win | 3-4 | Rick Sullivan | PTS | 6 | 29/10/1994 | Menucourt, Val-d'Oise, France | |
| Win | 4-8-1 | Krishna Wainwright | TKO | 6 | 14/07/1994 | Monte Carlo, Monaco | |
| Win | 3-11-2 | Laszlo Paszterko | TKO | 3 | 17/04/1994 | Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dome, France | |
| Win | 4-1 | Phillipe Houyvet | TKO | 5 | 19/03/1994 | Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France | |
| Win | 4-3 | Jean Michel Vauquelin | TKO | 2 | 12/02/1994 | Cergy-Pontoise, Val-d'Oise, France | |
| Win | 4-5 | Earl Talley | KO | 1 | 16/10/1993 | Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France | |
| Win | 3-2 | Carlos Guerreiro | TKO | 1 | 06/03/1993 | Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, France | |
Personal
David's brothers, Roger and Emmanuel Izonritei, are also professional boxers. David lives in Pensacola, FL with his wife, Laurence (French) and two children, Melissa and Ian.
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