Patrick Day
Patrick Day (August 9, 1992 – October 16, 2019)[2] was an American professional boxer. He died from brain trauma sustained in a knockout loss against Charles Conwell.
Patrick Day | |
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Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light middleweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | August 9, 1992 Freeport, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 16, 2019 (aged 27) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 22 |
Wins | 17 |
Wins by KO | 6 |
Losses | 4 |
Draws | 1 |
Early life and education
Day was born to Haitian immigrants in Freeport, New York, and was the youngest of four sons. His father was a doctor who used to box as a child, while his mother, Lyssa, was a translator at the United Nations.[3] During his professional boxing career, he earned an associate degree in nutrition from Nassau Community College, and a bachelor's degree in health and wellness from Kaplan University.[4]
Career
Day started boxing in 2006 under the guidance of former firefighter and boxing trainer Joe Higgins.[3] In 2012, he won the New York Golden Gloves tournament.[5] His amateur record was 75–5, including two national amateur championships. He was recognized as the number-one ranked amateur boxer in the United States in the 152-pound division, and served as a 2012 United States Olympic team alternate.[6]
Day rose to be a top-10 ranked light middleweight for the WBC and IBF. He also captured the regional WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title.[7] Day won 17 of his 22 professional fights, with four defeats and one draw.[8]
Death
Day suffered a traumatic brain injury during a knockout loss to Charles Conwell in a USBA super welterweight title bout on October 12, 2019, and died four days later.[9]
Boxing announcer Michael Buffer described Day as a "wonderful young man" and that "everyone in the boxing community is crushed", while WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said boxing had lost a "brave, kind and wonderful friend".[8] Conwell posted an open letter online that expressed his sorrow and regret.[8]
Professional boxing record
22 fights | 17 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 2 |
By decision | 11 | 2 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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22 | Loss | 17–4–1 | ![]() |
KO | 10 (10), 1:46 | Oct 12, 2019 | ![]() |
For IBF-USBA light middleweight title |
21 | Loss | 17–3–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Jun 28, 2019 | ![]() |
For WBC-NABF and WBO-NABO light middleweight titles |
20 | Win | 17–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Feb 2, 2019 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title |
19 | Win | 16–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Oct 27, 2018 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title |
18 | Win | 15–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Mar 3, 2018 | ![]() |
Retained WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title |
17 | Win | 14–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Jul 15, 2017 | ![]() |
Won WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title |
16 | Win | 13–2–1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Nov 26, 2016 | ![]() |
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References
- "Boxing record for Patrick Day". BoxRec.
- Vigdor, Neil (October 16, 2019). "Patrick Day, Boxer, Dies After Suffering Brain Injury in the Ring". The New York Times. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- Kriegel, Mark (October 16, 2019). "'Pat saved my life. And now I'm praying God saves his'". ESPN. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- Donovan, Jake (October 16, 2019). "Patrick Day's Tragic Passing – A Time To Remember a Good Man". Boxing Scene. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- Bieler, Des (October 13, 2019). "Patrick Day hospitalized in extremely critical condition after fight". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- Wood, Douglas (October 16, 2019). "Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after being knocked out". CNN. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- "Day, 27, dies of brain injuries from Sat. knockout". ESPN.com. October 16, 2019.
- "Patrick Day: Boxer dies in hospital four days after suffering brain injury in Charles Conwell fight". BBC Sport. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- "Boxer Patrick Day Dead at 27 From Brain Injuries After KO Loss to Charles Conwell". TMZ. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.