All boxersTaurus Sykes
“The Bull”
Boxing25-8-1RECORD
7WINS BY KO / TKO
18WINS BY DECISION
34PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Taurus Jabbar Sykes |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Bull |
| Date of birth | 20 May 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 188 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1998–2015 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 12 Sep 1998 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Yasmany Consuegra, 26 Mar 2015 |
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Titles and honours
- WBA NABA heavyweight champion (2005)
Background
American heavyweight from Brooklyn, New York, who turned professional in 1998. He fought contenders including Samuel Peter, Hasim Rahman and Alexander Povetkin.
Fight history
34 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Yasmany Consuegra | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 26 Mar 2015 | Hialeah Park Race Track, Hialeah, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Seth Mitchell | KO | 5 | 1:42 | 11 Dec 2010 | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| Loss | Joseph Rabotte | Decision (split) | 8 | 28 Oct 2010 | Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, US | ||
| Loss | Alexander Povetkin | TKO | 4 | 1:43 | 19 Jul 2008 | Olimpyskiy Sports Palace, Chekhov, Moscow Oblast, Russia | |
| Loss | Hasim Rahman | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Jun 2007 | Main Street Armory, Rochester, New York, US | For WBC NABF heavyweight title | |
| Win | Patrick Smith | KO | 3 | 1 Dec 2006 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US | ||
| Loss | Derek Bryant | TKO | 4 | 1:57 | 21 Apr 2006 | Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, Augusta, Georgia, US | |
| Win | Domonic Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 3 Mar 2006 | La Villita Assembly Hall, San Antonio, Texas, US | ||
| Loss | Samuel Peter | KO | 2 | 2:07 | 2 Jul 2005 | Reno Events Center, Reno, Nevada, US | For WBC NABF, IBF USBA and WBA NABA heavyweight titles |
| Win | Friday Ahunanya | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 11 Mar 2005 | Lea County Events Center, Hobbs, New Mexico, US | Won WBA NABA heavyweight title | |
| Win | Onebo Maxime | TKO | 2 | 2:22 | 10 Dec 2004 | Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US | |
| Win | Jovo Pudar | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Feb 2004 | City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, US | ||
| Draw | Imamu Mayfield | Decision (points) | 10 | 7 Jun 2003 | Flamingo Laughlin, Laughlin, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Sherman Williams | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Oct 2002 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, US | ||
| Win | James Walton | Decision (majority) | 10 | 7 Jun 2002 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Talmadge Griffis | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 17 Mar 2002 | Gold Country Casino, Oroville, California, US | ||
| Win | Willie Chapman | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 12 Jan 2002 | Flamingo Laughlin, Laughlin, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Sean Williams | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 13 Oct 2001 | Stateline, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Todd Diggs | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 28 Sep 2001 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Charles Hatcher | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 25 Aug 2001 | Flamingo Laughlin, Laughlin, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Israel Carlos Garcia | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 29 Apr 2001 | Club Amazura, Jamaica, Queens, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Owen Beck | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 7 Oct 2000 | Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Larry Carlisle | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 29 Jun 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Lazaro Almanza | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 27 Apr 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Marcus Johnson | TKO | 4 | 31 Mar 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Kevin Rosier | Decision (points) | 4 | 24 Feb 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Willie Kyles | TKO | 1 | 27 Jan 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Michael Morrell | KO | 2 | 29 Jul 1999 | Atlanta, Georgia, US | ||
| Win | Drexie James | KO | 6 | 2:18 | 18 Jun 1999 | Old West Palm Beach National Guard Armory, West Palm Beach, Florida, US | |
| Win | Miguel Otero Ocasio | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 9 Apr 1999 | Sons of Italy, West Palm Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Edward Slater | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 12 Mar 1999 | Venice Sports Center, Venice, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Essene Felciano | TKO | 3 | 1:22 | 20 Nov 1998 | Ocala Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, US | |
| Win | Eddy Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 7 Nov 1998 | Sons of Italy, Lake Worth, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Sam Williams | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 12 Sep 1998 | Sons of Italy, Lake Worth, Florida, US | Pro debut |
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