Henry Kanonta Buchanan (born August 5, 1978) is an American professional boxer.

Henry Buchanan
Born
Henry Kanonta Buchanan

(1978-08-05) August 5, 1978 (age 46)
Other namesSugar Poo
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO14
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Professional career

edit

Known as "Sugar Poo", Buchanan began his professional career in 2004, and was undefeated heading into a ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, and lost to Jean Paul Mendy.

The Contender

edit

He was the featured boxers on the 3rd season of the boxing reality TV series, The Contender, The Contender (season 3), premiering September 4, 2007 on ESPN.

Episode that aired on September 11, 2007 said that for personal reasons, he would not participate in season 3 of The Contender. Buchanan later revealed that it was a business and financial decision, as his promoter did not want to surrender Buchanan's promotional rights to ESPN [1].

Notes

edit

He is the uncle of San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman.

Professional boxing record

edit
25 fights 21 wins 4 losses
By knockout 14 1
By decision 7 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 21–4   Alexander Johnson TKO 1 (8), 2:10 2014-09-20   Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
24 Win 21–3   William Gill TKO 3 (6), 2:29 2013-12-14   Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
23 Loss 20–3   Shawn Hawk UD 10 2012-03-31   4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, USA
22 Win 20–2   Bobby Jordan TKO 9 (10), 0:22 2010-08-14   Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
21 Win 19–2   Julius Fogle UD 8 2010-04-02   Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
20 Win 18–2   Bobby Jordan UD 8 2009-10-24   Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
19 Loss 17–2   Andre Ward UD 12 2009-02-06   Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USA For vacant NABF and WBO-NABO super middleweight title
18 Win 17–1   Brian Norman TKO 9 (10), 1:02 2008-06-25   Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, USA
17 Win 16–1   Ross Thompson UD 8 2008-03-01   Home Depot Center, Carson, California, USA
16 Win 15–1   Ted Muller UD 8 2007-10-20   Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California, USA
15 Loss 14–1   Jean-Paul Mendy UD 10 2006-10-06   Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, USA Buchanan was deducted 1 point in round 8 for low blows.
14 Win 14–0   Lucas Green Arias UD 10 2006-07-28   PFTC Sports Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
13 Win 13–0   Lloyd Bryan TKO 1 (10), 2:52 2006-03-03   Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA
12 Win 12–0   Dhafir Smith UD 8 2005-11-26   The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
11 Win 11–0   Tyrone Glover UD 8 2005-07-21   Martins West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
10 Win 10–0   Shannon Miller TKO 4 (8), 2:43 2005-05-17   Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
9 Win 9–0   Julio Jean TKO 6 (8), 1:55 2005-03-10   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
8 Win 8–0   Kirk Douglas TKO 2 (6) 2005-02-05   Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
7 Win 7–0   Henry Dukes TKO 2 (6), 2:07 2004-12-12   Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
6 Win 6–0   William Harmon TKO 1 (6), 2:44 2004-11-20   Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
5 Win 5–0   Brian Norman TKO 3 (4), 0:40 2004-09-30   Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
4 Win 4–0   Keith Lawrence TKO 1 (4), 2:15 2004-07-17   Baysox Stadium, Bowie, Maryland, USA
3 Win 3–0   Henry Dukes TKO 1 (4) 2004-06-26   Teamster's Local 639, Washington, D.C., USA
2 Win 2–0   Gonzales Jones TKO 2 (4), 2:27 2004-05-01   Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
1 Win 1–0   Johnathan Logan KO 3 (4) 2004-03-27   Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA
edit