All boxersDavid Bey
“Hand Grenade”
Boxing · Deceased18-11-1RECORD
14WINS BY KO / TKO
4WINS BY DECISION
30PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Hand Grenade |
| Date of birth | 11 Mar 1957 |
| Died | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, United States |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 191 cm (6′3″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1981–1994 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 6 Nov 1981 |
| Last fight | Win vs David Jaco, 17 Sep 1994 |
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Titles and honours
- USBA heavyweight champion (1984–1985)
Background
David Bey was an American heavyweight from Philadelphia who won the USBA heavyweight title from Greg Page in 1984. He challenged Larry Holmes for the IBF and lineal heavyweight titles in 1985, and he died in Camden, New Jersey, in 2017.
Fight history
30 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | David Jaco | TKO | 8 | 17 Sep 1994 | Macau, China | ||
| Loss | Zeljko Mavrovic | TKO | 4 | 16 Oct 1993 | Koblenz, Germany | ||
| Loss | Terry Davis | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 27 Feb 1993 | Beijing, China | For NBA Continental Americas heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Derek Williams | TKO | 6 | 30 Sep 1991 | London, England, UK | ||
| Draw | David Jaco | Decision (points) | 10 | 7 Sep 1991 | Sarasota, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Joe Hipp | TKO | 7 | 1:07 | 26 Feb 1991 | Birmingham, Alabama, US | |
| Loss | Bruce Seldon | TKO | 10 | 0:38 | 1 Nov 1990 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Terry Miller | KO | 2 | 21 Aug 1990 | Raleigh, North Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Paul Bradshaw | TKO | 3 | 17 Feb 1990 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
| Loss | Johnny DuPlooy | KO | 9 | 27 Apr 1987 | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Tyrell Biggs | TKO | 6 | 2:15 | 7 Mar 1987 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| Loss | Joe Bugner | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Nov 1986 | Sydney, Australia | ||
| Loss | James Smith | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 23 Aug 1986 | Fayetteville, North Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Wesley Smith | Decision (split) | 10 | 17 Jan 1986 | Atlanta, Georgia, US | ||
| Loss | Trevor Berbick | TKO | 11 | 2:30 | 15 Jun 1985 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Lost USBA heavyweight title |
| Loss | Larry Holmes | TKO | 10 | 15 Mar 1985 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | For IBF, The Ring and lineal heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Greg Page | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 31 Aug 1984 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Won USBA heavyweight title | |
| Win | Leroy Caldwell | Decision (points) | 10 | 9 Mar 1984 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Alf Coffin | KO | 2 | 17 Aug 1983 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Grady Daniels | KO | 1 | 2:01 | 16 Jul 1983 | Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Chuck Johnson | TKO | 3 | 12 Feb 1983 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | George Chaplin | TKO | 4 | 26 Nov 1982 | Houston, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Larry Beilfuss | TKO | 1 | 2 Oct 1982 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Jack Watkins | KO | 2 | 14 Aug 1982 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Larry Sims | Decision (points) | 6 | 27 Jun 1982 | Highland Heights, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Laverne Bumpers | TKO | 1 | 2 May 1982 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | D.B. Johnson | KO | 1 | 9 Apr 1982 | Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Steve Flemester | TKO | 2 | 20 Mar 1982 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Larry Ham | TKO | 1 | 24 Feb 1982 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | James "Buster" Douglas | TKO | 2 | 6 Nov 1981 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US | Pro debut |
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