Daren Zenner
Canadian boxer (1971–2020)
Daren Zenner
Born Daren Tomas Zenner
(1971-05-30 ) 30 May 1971Died 13 May 2020(2020-05-13) (aged 48)Canada
Statistics Weight(s) Light heavyweight and Super middleweight Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 33 Wins 27 (KO 19) Losses 4 (KO 2) Draws 2
Daren Tomas Zenner (May 30, 1971 – May 13, 2020) was a Canadian professional boxer that competed in the super middleweight and light heavyweight weight divisions. He challenged once for the WBO light heavyweight title in 1997.
Zenner fought notable boxers that included world champions and contenders such as Arthur Williams , Lou Del Valle , Tony Thornton and Dariusz Michalczewski .
Amateur career
Zenner grew up in Bezanson, Alberta , and won a gold medal at the Alberta Winter Games in 1988 in boxing which were held in Red Deer, Alberta .[ 1]
Professional career
Zenner moved to the Las Vegas when he turned professional at the age of 18.
In October 1995, Zenner became the New York State super middleweight champion by beating the nephew of Joe Frazier ; Tyrone Frazier.[ 2]
In December 1997, Zenner competed for the WBO Light Heavyweight Title against undefeated Dariusz Michalczewski in Hamburg, Germany . The fight was stopped due to cuts on Zenner in the 6th round.
After boxing
Following retirement from boxing in 2000, Zenner began a new career within the real-estate industry whilst living in Long Island .
Zenner was married and had four daughters.
Zenner returned to Canada in 2018 where he died suddenly in May 2020.[ 3]
Professional boxing record
33 fights
27 wins
4 losses
By knockout
19
2
By decision
8
2
Draws
2
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
Win
27-4-2
Robert Thomas
TKO
1
24 Jun 2000
Covington, Tennessee , United States
Win
26-4-2
Caseny Truesdale
TKO
1
20 Apr 2000
Virginia , United States
Win
25-4-2
Tyrone Muex
TKO
3
15 Jan 2000
Covington, Tennessee , United States
Loss
24-4-2
Arthur Williams
UD
10
15 Oct 1999
Pensacola, Florida , United States
90-100, 90-100, 90-100.
Win
24-3-2
Andre Sherrod
TKO
1
26 Aug 1999
Atlanta, Georgia , United States
Win
23-3-2
Ken McCurdy
TKO
2
29 Jul 1999
Atlanta, Georgia , United States
Win
22-3-2
Robert Jackson, Jr.
TKO
2
17 Jun 1999
Norfolk, Virginia , United States
Loss
21-3-2
Dariusz Michalczewski
RTD
6
13 Dec 1997
Alsterdorf , Hamburg , Germany
WBO World Light Heavyweight Title . Zenner retired at 3:00 of the sixth round.
Win
21-2-2
James Gatlin
TKO
6
13 Jul 1997
Yonkers, New York , United States
Win
20-2-2
Stanley Hughey
KO
1
18 Jun 1997
Yonkers, New York , United States
Win
19-2-2
Fermin Chirino
KO
4
8 Nov 1996
Yonkers, New York , United States
Win
18-2-2
Glenn Burnett
TKO
1
26 Jan 1996
Melville, New York , United States
Win
17-2-2
Tyrone Frazier
SD
10
26 Oct 1995
Hauppauge, New York , United States
New York Super Middleweight Title .
Win
16-2-2
Mark Simmons
TKO
4
25 Aug 1995
Tarrytown, New York , United States
Win
15-2-2
Adam Garland
KO
4
19 May 1995
New York City , United States
Loss
14-2-2
Tony Thornton
TKO
2
17 Jan 1995
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
IBF USBA Super Middleweight Title . Referee stopped the bout at 2:49 of the second round.
Win
14-1-2
Adam Garland
TKO
12
12 Oct 1994
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Win
13-1-2
Roosevelt Williams
TKO
7
18 Aug 1994
Melville, New York , United States
Win
12-1-2
Dominick Carter
TKO
8
3 Nov 1993
Biloxi, Mississippi , United States
Win
11-1-2
Mike Jefferson
TKO
2
25 Aug 1993
White Plains, New York , United States
Referee stopped the bout at 2:38 of the second round.
Loss
10-1-2
Lou Del Valle
UD
6
6 Mar 1993
New York City , United States
55-58, 55-58, 55-58.
Draw
10-0-2
Fabian Garcia
PTS
4
10 Jan 1993
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Win
10-0-1
Jamal Arbubakar
MD
6
9 Dec 1992
Newark, New Jersey , United States
Win
9-0-1
Roy Payne
UD
4
14 Oct 1992
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Win
8-0-1
Caseny Truesdale
UD
4
9 Jul 1992
Atlantic City, New Jersey , United States
Win
7-0-1
Moses Lewis
KO
4
28 May 1992
Monticello, New York , United States
Win
6-0-1
Norman Bell
PTS
4
16 Apr 1992
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States
Draw
5-0-1
Jeff Sparks
MD
4
30 Nov 1991
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
38-38, 40-36, 38-38.
Win
5-0
Jose Cataneo
PTS
4
26 Mar 1991
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
4-0
James Rivas
SD
4
15 Feb 1991
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
39-37, 37-39, 39-37.
Win
3-0
Alberto Garcia
TKO
1
21 Dec 1990
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
2-0
Ariel Conde
TKO
3
20 Aug 1990
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
1-0
Ariel Conde
UD
4
2 Jul 1990
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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