Jeremy Bates (boxer)

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Jeremy Bates (born January 12, 1974, in Argillite, Kentucky) is an American heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "The Beast", Bates is a journeyman fighter who fought several other journeyman fighters of his era.

Bates turned professional in 1999 and fought mainly journeyman fighters, losing to prospect Andre Purlette in 2001. Bates later lost to Sedreck Fields, Kirk Johnson, Leo Nolan, Brian Minto, and Ray Austin prior to fighting four time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.

On August 18, 2006 in a 10 round bout at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Bates was given an opportunity to fight Evander Holyfield. The older Holyfield dominated the fight which was stopped in the second round after Holyfield layed a flurry of punches on Bates.

Currently, Bates has a record of 21 wins, 12 losses and 1 draw, with 18 wins by knockout.


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