All boxersMark Breland
Boxing35-3-1RECORD
25WINS BY KO / TKO
10WINS BY DECISION
39PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Mark Anthony Breland |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 11 May 1963 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Welterweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 189 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 197 cm (78″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1984–1997 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 15 Nov 1984 |
| Last fight | Win vs Rick Haynes, 21 Mar 1997 |
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Titles and honours
- WBA welterweight champion (1987)
- WBA welterweight champion (1989–1990)
Background
American welterweight who won Olympic gold in 1984 before turning professional and twice winning the WBA welterweight title. After retiring he became a trainer, working with Vernon Forrest and Deontay Wilder.
Fight history
39 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Rick Haynes | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Mar 1997 | Riverfront Sports Arena, Jacksonville, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Butters | TKO | 2 | 1:49 | 10 Jan 1997 | Riverfront Sports Arena, Jacksonville, Florida, US | |
| Win | Darryl Lattimore | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Jun 1996 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Buck Smith | KO | 3 | 0:25 | 19 May 1996 | The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US | |
| Win | Ricardo Smith | TKO | 3 | 0:30 | 27 Jan 1996 | Schwartz Athletic Center, Brooklyn, New York, US | |
| Loss | Jorge Vaca | TKO | 6 | 1:37 | 13 Sep 1991 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, US | |
| Win | Julian Samaha | TKO | 1 | 0:44 | 12 Jul 1991 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Henry Anaya Jr. | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 10 Jun 1991 | Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Ariel Conde | KO | 1 | 0:23 | 9 Apr 1991 | The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US | |
| Loss | Aaron Davis | KO | 9 | 2:56 | 8 Jul 1990 | Harrah's, Reno, Nevada, US | Lost WBA welterweight title |
| Win | Lloyd Honeyghan | TKO | 3 | 3 Mar 1990 | Wembley Arena, London, England, UK | Retained WBA welterweight title | |
| Win | Fujio Ozaki | TKO | 4 | 0:34 | 10 Dec 1989 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBA welterweight title |
| Win | Mauro Martelli | TKO | 2 | 1:15 | 13 Oct 1989 | Patinoire des Vernets, Geneva, Switzerland | Retained WBA welterweight title |
| Win | Rafael Pineda | TKO | 5 | 1:14 | 22 Apr 1989 | Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Retained WBA welterweight title |
| Win | Seung-Soon Lee | TKO | 1 | 0:54 | 4 Feb 1989 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | Won vacant WBA welterweight title |
| Win | Ozzie O'Neal | KO | 1 | 1:46 | 7 Oct 1988 | The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US | |
| Win | Pablo Baez | KO | 1 | 1:43 | 11 Aug 1988 | DiVinci Manor, Chicago, Illinois, US | |
| Draw | Marlon Starling | Decision (split) | 12 | 16 Apr 1988 | Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, US | For WBA welterweight title | |
| Win | Juan Alonso Villa | TKO | 3 | 2:03 | 5 Feb 1988 | Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Javier Suazo | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 5 Dec 1987 | Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Marlon Starling | TKO | 11 | 1:38 | 22 Aug 1987 | Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, US | Lost WBA welterweight title |
| Win | Juan Bautista Rondon | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 10 Jul 1987 | Forte Village Resort, Sardinia, Italy | ||
| Win | Harold Volbrecht | TKO | 7 | 2:07 | 6 Feb 1987 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Won vacant WBA welterweight title |
| Win | Orlando Orozco | TKO | 2 | 1:46 | 13 Nov 1986 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Ralph Twinning | KO | 1 | 2:08 | 15 Oct 1986 | Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, US | |
| Win | Reggie Miller | KO | 2 | 1:41 | 14 Sep 1986 | Harrah's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | John Munduga | TKO | 6 | 2:18 | 21 Jun 1986 | The Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Ricky Avendano | KO | 1 | 1:06 | 15 May 1986 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Darryl Anthony | TKO | 3 | 2:14 | 12 Apr 1986 | Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Richard Aguirre | KO | 1 | 1:33 | 2 Mar 1986 | Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US | |
| Win | Troy Wortham | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 25 Jan 1986 | Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Hedgemon Robertson | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 21 Dec 1985 | Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, US | ||
| Win | Donald Gwinn | KO | 2 | 1:32 | 18 Oct 1985 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Don Shiver | TKO | 1 | 2:18 | 20 Jul 1985 | Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, US | |
| Win | Dario DeJesus | KO | 2 | 2:49 | 19 Jun 1985 | Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, US | |
| Win | Vince Dunfee | KO | 2 | 2:13 | 17 May 1985 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Steve Little | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 6 Apr 1985 | Coliseum, San Angelo, Texas, US | ||
| Win | Marlon Palmer | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 5 Jan 1985 | Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Dwight Williams | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 15 Nov 1984 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Pro debut |
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