DeMarcus Corley

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DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley (born June 3, 1974), is a boxer from Washington D.C., and a former WBO world junior welterweight champion. Corley also designs his own boxing attire.

[edit] Amateur career

Corley was an amateur standout, and won the National Golden Gloves Light Welterweight Championship in 1995.

[edit] Pro career

Corley began boxing professionally on May 17, 1996, knocking out Aaron Smith in the first round. He would not lose a match until 1999, against Daniel Lujan. He took 2002 off from boxing to recover from the murder of his brother. He returned to the ring on January 4, 2003. In 2006 he fought Junior Witter for the vacant WBC world Super Lightweight championship, losing a wide decision in a very tactical bout. His record stands at 31 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, with 17 wins by knockout.

Preceded by Ener Julio Stripped

WBO Light Welterweight Champion 30 June 2001–12 July 2003

Succeeded by Zab Judah

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for DeMarcus Corley from Boxrec Retrieved on 2008-01-14