“Mr. Snipes”
Boxing| Full name | Reenaold Snipes |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Mr. Snipes |
| Date of birth | 15 Aug 1956 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Houston, United States |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 188 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 198 cm (78″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1978–1993 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 18 Nov 1978 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Jorge Luis Gonzalez, 6 Nov 1993 |
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Retired American heavyweight and two-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion who boxed professionally from 1978 to 1993. He challenged Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title in 1981 and beat former champions Trevor Berbick and Gerrie Coetzee.
48 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | TKO | 10 | 2:15 | 6 Nov 1993 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | Eddie Curry | KO | 3 | 24 Jun 1993 | Paramount Theater, New York City, U.S. | ||
| Win | Garing Lane | Decision (split) | 10 | 26 Jun 1992 | King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jamie Howe | Decision (points) | 10 | 18 May 1990 | Callicoon, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tim Adams | TKO | 3 | 26 Dec 1989 | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | ||
| Win | Melvin Epps | Decision (points) | 10 | 14 Sep 1989 | Beacon Theatre and Hotel, New York City, U.S. | ||
| Win | Manoel De Almeida | TKO | 10 | 0:24 | 11 May 1989 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | |
| Win | Andre Crowder | TKO | 3 | 30 Mar 1989 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | ||
| Win | Lionel Washington | TKO | 4 | 2:38 | 15 Dec 1988 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | |
| Win | Johnny DuPlooy | TKO | 7 | 12 Aug 1988 | Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||
| Win | Terry Armstrong | TKO | 8 | 16 Jun 1988 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Orlin Norris | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 19 Mar 1988 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | For NABF heavyweight title | |
| Win | Terry Anderson | KO | 10 | 2:40 | 23 Jul 1987 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | |
| Win | Richard Earl Scott | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 Jun 1987 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | ||
| Win | Melvin Epps | TKO | 5 | 1:14 | 9 Apr 1987 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | |
| Loss | Tyrell Biggs | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 12 Dec 1986 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S. | ||
| Win | Donnie Long | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 17 Aug 1986 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Dennis Fikes | KO | 2 | 0:55 | 24 Jul 1986 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | |
| Win | Bobby Crabtree | KO | 5 | 1:21 | 10 Jul 1986 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | |
| Loss | Ricky Parkey | Decision (split) | 10 | 30 Oct 1984 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Alfredo Evangelista | Decision (split) | 10 | 23 Sep 1983 | Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Greg Page | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 20 May 1983 | Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | For USBA heavyweight title | |
| Win | Trevor Berbick | Decision (points) | 10 | 2 Oct 1982 | Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Tim Witherspoon | Decision (majority) | 10 | 5 Jun 1982 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | ||
| Draw | Scott Frank | Decision (points) | 10 | 21 Mar 1982 | Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Larry Holmes | TKO | 11 | 1:05 | 6 Nov 1981 | Pittsburgh Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | For WBC heavyweight title |
| Win | Gerrie Coetzee | Decision (split) | 10 | 9 Aug 1981 | New Westchester Theater, Tarrytown, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Eddie Mustafa Muhammad | Decision (split) | 10 | 17 May 1981 | Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Floyd Cummings | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 8 Mar 1981 | Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Leroy Boone | Decision (points) | 10 | 21 Jan 1981 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Dwain Bonds | KO | 8 | 17 Dec 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Malik Dozier | KO | 5 | 25 Nov 1980 | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||
| Win | Rodell Dupree | KO | 3 | 18 Oct 1980 | Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Larry Alexander | KO | 2 | 17 Sep 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Robert Colay | KO | 1 | 9 Aug 1980 | Superstar Theatre, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Johnny Warr | Decision (points) | 8 | 11 Jun 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | James Reid | KO | 3 | 14 May 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Dave Johnson | Decision (points) | 8 | 16 Apr 1980 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Tyrone Harlee | KO | 4 | 5 Dec 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Mike Tarasewich | Decision (points) | 8 | 10 Oct 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Eugene Green | Decision (points) | 6 | 8 Jul 1979 | Felt Forum, New York City, U.S. | ||
| Win | Charles Cox | Decision (points) | 6 | 20 Jun 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Barry Funches | KO | 3 | 23 May 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Dave Smith | KO | 3 | 11 Apr 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ron Hope | Decision (points) | 4 | 14 Mar 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Sam Miller | KO | 3 | 14 Feb 1979 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Hal Emerson | Decision (points) | 4 | 15 Dec 1978 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Carl Halliburton | KO | 1 | 18 Nov 1978 | DePaul University Alumni Hall, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | Pro debut |
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