Thomas Damgaard (born 17 June 1971) is a Danish former professional boxer who competed from 1998 to 2007.[1] He held the European super-lightweight title from 1998 to 1999, and the European welterweight title in 2000.
Thomas Damgaard | |
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| Born | 17 June 1971 Kalundborg, Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Other names | Løvehjerte ("Lionheart") |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Reach | 174 cm (69 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 38 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 1 |
Professional career edit
Damgaard made his professional debut on 13 February 1998, scoring a fifth-round knockout against Antonio Gallegos.[1] In only his tenth fight, nine months later on 27 November, Damgaard won the vacant European super-lightweight title by stopping Jose Manuel Berdonce in the twelfth and final round.[2] He would make two defences, against Khalid Rahilou on 16 April 1999 (fourth-round knockout) and Miguel Angel Pena on 1 October 1999 (seventh-round stoppage). On 3 November 2000, Damgaard won the European welterweight title in a split decision over Alessandro Duran.[3] No defences were made, but Damgaard continued to spend the next five years undefeated, fighting exclusively in Denmark.
On 28 January 2006, Damgaard travelled abroad for the first time to face established veteran Arturo Gatti in the United States. A fan-friendly slugfest was the result, at the end of which Damgaard was stopped on his feet in eleven rounds after trailing on all three judges' scorecards.[4] It would prove to be the penultimate fight in Damgaard's career, and the third-last for Gatti. Both would retire from boxing in 2007.
Professional boxing record edit
| 39 fights | 38 wins | 1 loss |
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| By knockout | 28 | 1 |
| By decision | 10 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 39 | Win | 38–1 |  Jean Louis Bryla
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KO | 2 (6), 1:52 | 24 Mar 2007 |  Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 38 | Loss | 37–1 |  Arturo Gatti
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TKO | 11 (12), 2:54 | 28 Jan 2006 |  Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
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For vacant IBA welterweight title |
| 37 | Win | 37–0 |  Bruno Sakabunda
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UD | 8 | 30 Sep 2005 | Vesthallen, Slagelse, Denmark
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| 36 | Win | 36–0 | Stephen Chungu
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UD | 8 | 17 Jun 2005 | SAS Radisson, Aarhus, Denmark
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| 35 | Win | 35–0 |  Rocky Martinez
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TKO | 6 (8), 2:02 | 15 Apr 2005 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 34 | Win | 34–0 |  Christopher Henry
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TD | 5 (8) | 28 Feb 2004 | Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
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Unanimous TD after Damgaard was cut |
| 33 | Win | 33–0 |  Luiz Caetano da Silva
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KO | 2 (8) | 6 Feb 2004 | Falkoner Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 32 | Win | 32–0 |  Presente Brito
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UD | 8 | 7 Mar 2003 | Jetsmark Idrætscenter, Pandrup, Denmark
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| 31 | Win | 31–0 |  Oscar Benavides Muñoz
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KO | 3 (8), 2:59 | 4 Oct 2002 | Stadionhal, Holbæk, Denmark
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| 30 | Win | 30–0 |  Peter Malinga
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KO | 9 (12), 2:04 | 14 Jun 2002 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Retained WBA Inter-Continental and IBC welterweight titles |
| 29 | Win | 29–0 |  Abdel Mehidi
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UD | 8 | 19 Apr 2002 | Falkoner Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 28 | Win | 28–0 |  Wilfredo Ruiz
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TKO | 2 (8), 2:19 | 15 Mar 2002 | Stadionhal, Viborg, Denmark
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| 27 | Win | 27–0 |  Elias Cruz
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TKO | 3 (8), 1:06 | 8 Feb 2002 | Falkoner Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Freddy Rojas
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TKO | 3 (12) | 13 Oct 2001 | Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Retained WBA Inter-Continental and IBC welterweight titles |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Rodney Jones
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KO | 3 (12) | 27 Apr 2001 | Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
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Retained WBA Inter-Continental and IBC welterweight titles |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Juan Carlos Rodriguez
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UD | 8 | 9 May 2001 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 23 | Win | 23–0 |  Humberto Aranda
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TKO | 4 (8) | 9 Feb 2001 | Idrætshal, Odense, Denmark
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| 22 | Win | 22–0 |  Alessandro Duran
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SD | 12 | 3 Nov 2000 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Retained IBC welterweight title; Won European and vacant WBA Inter-Continental welterweight titles |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Luis Maysonet
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KO | 1 (8) | 1 Sep 2000 | Hallerne, Kolding, Denmark
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| 20 | Win | 20–0 |  Fontaine Campbell
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KO | 2 (12) | 26 May 2000 | Stadionhal, Holbæk, Denmark
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Retained IBC welterweight title |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 |  Philip Holiday
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UD | 12 | 18 Feb 2000 | Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
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Won vacant IBC welterweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Bobby Elkins
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KO | 2 (8), 2:00 | 14 Jan 2000 | Hallerne, Kolding, Denmark
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Jose Luis Benitez
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TKO | 2 (8) | 29 Oct 1999 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 |  Miguel Angel Peña
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TKO | 7 (12) | 1 Oct 1999 | Arena Randers, Randers, Denmark
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Retained European super-lightweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Greg Haugen
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TKO | 6 (8) | 3 Sep 1999 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Francisco Alvarez
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TKO | 4 (8) | 18 Jun 1999 | Idrættens Hus, Vejle, Denmark
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Jimmy Zeikle
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KO | 2 (8) | 14 May 1999 | Circus Building, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Khalid Rahilou
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KO | 4 (12) | 16 Apr 1999 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Retained European super-lightweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Eloy Ortega
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KO | 3 (8), 0:56 | 12 Feb 1999 | Falkoner Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Jose Manuel Berdonce
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TKO | 12 (12) | 27 Nov 1998 | Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark
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Won vacant European super-lightweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 |  Ray Newby
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TKO | 3 (6) | 6 Nov 1998 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Narciso Valenzuela
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TKO | 1 (6) | 16 Oct 1998 | Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Eduardo Martinez
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UD | 6 | 4 Sep 1998 | Hallerne, Kolding, Denmark
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Hector Leguillow
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TKO | 5 (6) | 5 Jun 1998 | K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 |  Steve Larrimore
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TKO | 4 (6) | 1 May 1998 | Teater, Kolding, Denmark
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Pat Larner
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KO | 3 (6) | 3 Apr 1998 | Stadionhal, Holbæk, Denmark
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Shawn Carter
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TKO | 2 (6) | 20 Mar 1998 | Vejlby-Risskov Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 |  Carlos Rocha Tomar
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UD | 6 | 27 Feb 1998 | Storebæltshallen, Korsør, Denmark
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Antonio Gallegos
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KO | 5 (6) | 13 Feb 1998 | Falkoner Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Professional debut |
References edit
- ^ a b Boxing record for Thomas Damgaard from BoxRec (registration required). Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ Ivarsson, Denzel (2 January 2003). "Will 2003 be Danish welterweight Thomas Damgaard's year?". East Side Boxing. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ Arnborg, Jens; Kamper, Anders (4 November 2000). "Damgaard tog EM-bæltet" (in Danish). Berlingske. Berlingske Media. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ Abramson, Mitch (30 January 2006). "After a Gritty Victory, Gatti Has His Eye on Baldomir". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 12 May 2016.