Simon Brown (boxer)

Simon Brown (born August 15, 1963, in Clarendon, Jamaica) is a former professional boxer. Known as "Mantequilla", a name given to him by his famous trainer Jose 'Pepe' Correa, Brown was two-weight world champion in the welterweight and light-middleweight divisions, and at one point considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing.[1]

Simon Brown
Statistics
Real nameSimon Brown
Nickname(s)Mantequilla
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5′ 9½″ / 177cm
Reach71″ / 180cm
NationalityJamaica
BornAugust 15, 1963
Clarendon, Jamaica
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins47
Wins by KO34
Losses12

Professional boxing career

Welterweight

Brown began his career in 1982 at the age of 19 and ran off a string of 21 consecutive victories, prior to losing a split decision to Marlon Starling for the USBA welterweight title in 1985. Simon won three consecutive bouts, including a victory against undefeated former Olympian Shawn O'Sullivan to line up a shot at the vacant IBF welterweight title against Tyrone Trice. Brown won via 14th round TKO and went on to successfully defend his title 9 times, including a unification bout with Lineal/WBC welterweight champion Maurice Blocker, winning by TKO in the 10th. Brown lost his belts in his next fight to James McGirt.

Light-middleweight

After the loss, Brown moved up to light-middleweight and in 1993 defeated Terry Norris via a devastating 4th round KO to win the WBC light-middleweight title in a fight proclaimed Upset of the Year by Ring Magazine. After making one successful defense of the WBC title against Troy Waters, Brown lost a rematch and the title to Norris via a clear decision in May 1994.

In 1995, Brown challenged IBF light-middleweight title holder Vincent Pettway. Brown knocked Pettway down towards the end of round one, and was knocked down by a Pettway right hand in round three. In round five, Brown hit Pettway low then continued to hit Pettway until Pettway fell through the ropes. Not seeing the low blow, the referee ruled a knockdown. In round six, Brown was knocked out by a Pettway left hook. Brown famously continued to throw punches whilst lying on his back unconscious.

In his next bout, Brown lost a hard-fought ten round decision to former WBA welterweight title holder Aaron Davis.

Middleweight

In August 1996, Brown challenged undefeated WBO middleweight title holder Lonnie Bradley and lost a unanimous decision. Brown then challenged IBF middleweight title holder Bernard Hopkins in January 1998, but lost via TKO in the round six. This was to be Brown's last title shot.

After the loss to Hopkins, he went on a five fight losing streak, including defeats to Olympian David Reid and Omar Sheika, and retired after the loss to Sheika in 2000.

Simon Brown is now a trainer in Hagerstown, MD.


Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
58 fights 47 wins 11 losses
By knockout 34 3
By decision 13 8
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 47–12 Omar Sheika UD 8 8 January 2000 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, US
58 Loss 47–11 Mads Larsen TKO 6 (8), 2:10 1 Oct 1999 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
57 Loss 47–10 Kenny Lopez SD 10 31 July 1999 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
56 Loss 47–9 Quirino Garcia SD 12 14 May 1999 Spodek, Katowice, Poland
55 Loss 47–8 David Reid KO 4 (10), 2:00 27 June 1998 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, US
54 Loss 47–7 Bernard Hopkins TKO 6 (12), 1:00 31 Jan 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, US For IBF middleweight title
53 Win 47–6 Rueben Bell RTD 5 12 Sep 1997 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US
52 Win 46–6 David Mendez RTD 7 (10) 23 Apr 1997 Municipal Stadium, Reading, US
51 Loss 45–6 Lonnie Bradley UD 12 30 August 1996 Convention Center, Edison, New Jersey, US For WBO middleweight title
50 Win 45–5 Glenwood Brown UD 10 18 June 1996 Kingston, Jamaica
49 Win 44–5 Mike Bryan KO 1 15 Mar 1996 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US
48 Loss 43–5 Aaron Davis UD 10 16 Sep 1995 Tropworld Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, USA
47 Loss 43–4 Vincent Pettway KO 6 (12), 2:07 29 Apr 1995 US Air Arena, Landover, USA
46 Win 43–3 Frank Newton TKO 2 17 Dec 1994 Coliseo General Rumiñahui, Quito, Venezuela
45 Win 42–3 Nestor Maciel UD 10 12 Sep 1994 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, US
44 Loss 41–3 Terry Norris UD 12 7 May 1994 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, US Lost WBC super welterweight title
43 Win 41–2 Troy Waters MD 12 29 Jan 1994 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, US Retained WBC super welterweight title
42 Win 40–2 Terry Norris KO 4 (12), 1:06 18 Dec 1993 Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla, Mexico Won WBC super welterweight title
41 Win 39–2 Verdell Smith TKO 3 (10), 2:37 23 Oct 1993 Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, US
40 Win 38–2 Terry Acker TKO 2 (10), 2:46 6 Aug 1993 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
39 Win 37–2 Carlton Haywood UD 10 23 Apr 1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, USA
38 Win 36–2 Anthony Ivory UD 10 1 Aug 1992 Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, US
37 Win 35–2 Melvin Wynn KO 2 (10) 26 June 1992 Cleveland State Convocation Centre, Cleveland, US
36 Loss 34–2 Buddy McGirt UD 12 29 Nov 1991 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US Lost WBC and lineal welterweight titles
35 Win 34–1 Maurice Blocker TKO 10 (12), 2:10 18 Mar 1991 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US Retained IBF welterweight title;
Won WBC and lineal welterweight titles
34 Win 33–1 Ozzie O'Neal TKO 1 (12), 1:53 8 Dec 1990 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
33 Win 32–1 Tyrone Trice TKO 10 (12), 0:51 1 Apr 1990 D.C. Armoury, Washington, D.C, US Retained IBF welterweight title
32 Win 31–1 Luis Santana UD 12 9 Nov 1989 Civic Center, Springfield, US Retained IBF welterweight title
31 Win 30–1 Bobby Joe Young KO 2 (12), 2:39 20 Sep 1989 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, US Retained IBF welterweight title
30 Win 29–1 Al Long KO 7 (12), 2:46 27 Apr 1989 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., US Retained IBF welterweight title
29 Win 28–1 Jorge Maysonet TKO 3 (12), 2:01 18 Feb 1989 Sportcsarnok Hall, Budapest, Hungary Retained IBF welterweight title
28 Win 27–1 Mauro Martelli UD 12 14 Oct 1988 Patinoire de Malley, Lausanne, Switzerland Retained IBF welterweight title
27 Win 26–1 Jorge Vaca TKO 3 (12), 2:05 16 July 1988 National Arena, Kingston, Jamaica Retained IBF welterweight title
26 Win 25–1 Tyrone Trice TKO 14 (15), 2:29 23 Apr 1988 Palais des Sports, Berck-sur-Mer, France Won vacant IBF welterweight title
25 Win 24–1 Dexter Smith TKO 6 (10) 25 Sep 1987 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
24 Win 23–1 Shawn O'Sullivan TKO 3 (10), 2:37 8 June 1986 CNE Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
23 Win 22–1 Kevin Howard TKO 7 (10), 1:19 21 Mar 1986 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US
22 Loss 21–1 Marlon Starling SD 12 22 Nov 1985 Rosemont, Illinois, US
21 Win 21–0 Randy Mitchem TKO 1 (10), 2:05 23 July 1985 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
20 Win 20–0 Martin Rojas TKO 8 (10) 30 Apr 1985 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, US
19 Win 19–0 Jerome Johnson UD 10 17 Aug 1984 Bismark Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US
18 Win 18–0 Clayton Hires UD 10 2 June 1984 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
17 Win 17–0 Robert Adams UD 10 13 Nov 1983 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US
16 Win 16–0 Darryl Penn UD 10 1 Nov 1983 Carmel High School, Chicago, Illinois, US
15 Win 15–0 Domingo Ayala TKO 1 (10), 2:41 4 June 1983 Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, US
14 Win 14–0 Milton Seward TKO 7 26 Apr 1983 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, US
13 Win 13–0 Tom Moody TKO 3 (10) 15 Mar 1983 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, US
12 Win 12–0 Ricardo Bryant TKO 7 (10), 2:42 25 Jan 1983 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
11 Win 11–0 Ruby Ortiz KO 1 14 Dec 1982 The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
10 Win 10–0 Allen Braswell TKO 2 (8), 2:47 9 Nov 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
9 Win 9–0 George Burton TKO 6 (6), 2:31 5 Oct 1982 The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
8 Win 8–0 Sergio Bautista TKO 7 24 Aug 1982 Expo Center, Dolton, Illinois, US
7 Win 7–0 Carlos Santana TKO 3 3 Aug 1982 St. Andrews Gym, Chicago, Illinois, US
6 Win 6–0 Eugene Ellington TKO 1 18 July 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
5 Win 5–0 Cliff Lee TKO 2 22 June 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
4 Win 4–0 Cookie James KO 5 27 Apr 1982 St. Andrews Gym, Chicago, Illinois, US
3 Win 3–0 Peanut Wright TKO 2 10 Apr 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
2 Win 2–0 Vito Maselli UD 6 2 March 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
1 Win 1–0 Ricky Williams UD 4 16 Feb 1982 United Community Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US Professional debut

See also

  • List of welterweight boxing champions
  • List of light middleweight boxing champions

References

Achievements
Preceded by
Lloyd Honeyghan
stripped of title
IBF Welterweight Champion
23 April 1988 1991
Vacated
Succeeded by
Maurice Blocker
Preceded by
Maurice Blocker
WBC Welterweight Champion
18 March 1991 29 November 1991
Succeeded by
Buddy McGirt
Lineal Welterweight Champion
18 March 1991 29 November 1991
Preceded by
Terry Norris
WBC Light Middleweight Champion
18 December 1993 7 May 1994
Succeeded by
Terry Norris
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