Syd Vanderpool

Syd Vanderpool (born September 23, 1972 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) [1] was a NABO (North American Boxing Organization) champion boxer (super middleweight), ranked #1 in the world in 2004 by the International Boxing Federation.

Syd Vanderpool
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Jewel
Weight(s)Super Middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Reach75 in (190.5 cm)
NationalityCanadian
Born (1972-09-23) 23 September 1972
Kitchener, Ontario
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins35
Wins by KO23
Losses4

Career

Vanderpool fought world champions Bernard Hopkins and Jeff Lacey, and had a victory over Glen Johnson.[2]

After retiring from competitive boxing in May 2005 with a professional record of 35 wins and 4 losses with 23 ko's, Vanderpool became the CEO of the Boxing By Syd Athletic Centre in Kitchener.[3] The youngest of five brothers, Vanderpool was encouraged by his father, who build a full size boxing ring in their backyard. According to Vanderpool, success is not about how great of a boxer one can be, but is measured by the quality of meaningful relationships acquired while working toward a goal.[2]

Personal life

Syd has 3 children, Alexus, Destini and Jaelen, with his wife Michelle whom he has been married to since 2002. Syd also runs a successful boxing gym called SydFit, where he trains many young and old boxers, teaches fitness classes and continues to create a culture of Champions.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
39 fights 35 wins 4 losses
By knockout 23 3
By decision 12 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Loss 35–4 Alejandro Berrio KO 9 (10), 2:13 22 Apr 2005 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
38 Loss 35–3 Jeff Lacy TKO 8 (12), 1:37 2 Oct 2004 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada For vacant IBF Super Middleweight title
37 Win 35–2 Tito Mendoza UD 12 17 Apr 2004 Florida State Fairgrounds Hall, Tampa, Florida IBF Super Middleweight Title Eliminator
36 Win 34–2 Demetrius Jenkins TKO 9 (10), 3:00 12 Jul 2003 The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada
35 Win 33–2 Jaffa Ballogou TKO 2 (10), 1:51 14 Dec 2002 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
34 Win 32–2 Tyrus Armstead TKO 10 (10), 1:02 1 Jun 2002 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey
33 Win 31–2 Mondli Mbonambi UD 10 1 Feb 2002 Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
32 Win 30–2 Arthur Allen TKO 5 (10), 2:45 12 Oct 2001 Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
31 Win 29–2 Shannon Miller TKO 5 (8) 17 Aug 2001 Club International, Detroit
30 Loss 28–2 Bernard Hopkins UD 12 13 May 2000 Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana For IBF Middleweight title
29 Win 28–1 Glen Johnson UD 12 28 Jan 2000 The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana

References
  1. "ww.boxrec.com". Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
  2. "www.w4r.ca" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
  3. "Boxing By Syd Athletic Centre". Archived from the original on 2013-07-19. Retrieved 2012-05-10.


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