Robert Daniels
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Robert Daniels (born August 30, 1968 in Miami, FL), is a professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division.
Daniels, known as "Preacherman," turned pro in 1984 and in 1989 he captured the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) cruiserweight title by defeating Dwight Muhammad Qawi. Daniels was only twenty-one years old. He defended the title three times before losing the title to Bobby Czyz in 1991 in a close split decision.
He continued to fight as both a cruiserweight and heavyweight through 1997. In his highest profile fights as a heavyweight, he lost to Lawrence Clay-Bey and David Tua.
His professional record stands at 49 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw, and 41 wins coming by knockout.
[edit] Titles won
- Florida State Cruiserweight Title
- WBA Cruiserweight Title
- International Boxing Association (IBA) Cruiserweight Title
- International Boxing Organization Cruiserweight Title
- World Boxing Federation Super Cruiserweight Title
- IBA Super Cruiserweight Title
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| Date | Opponent | W-L-D | Location | Result | |
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| 1990-07-19 | Craig Bodzianowski
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24-3-1 | Kingdome, Seattle, WA | W UD 12 12 | |
| 1989-11-27 | Dwight Muhammad Qawi
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32-6-1 | Pavilion Baltard, Nogent-Sur-Marne, France | W SD 12/12 | |
| 1988-04-22 | Michael Johnson
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13-8-0 | Hialeah, FL, USA | W TKO 4/12 |
