Derrick Gainer

This article is about the boxer. For the American football player, see Derrick Gainer (American football).

Derrick Gainer
Born	(1972-08-22) August 22, 1972 (age 52) Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Nationality	American
Other names	Smoke
Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight Super Featherweight Featherweight
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach	72 in (183 cm)
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record[1]
Total fights	51
Wins	43
Wins by KO	25
Losses	7
Draws	1

Derrick "Smoke" Gainer (born August 22, 1972) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1990 to 2012. He held the WBA featherweight title from 2000 to 2003.

Professional career

Gainer is a colleague and friend of fellow Pensacola, Florida native Roy Jones Jr., and often fought on his under-cards.^[citation needed]

Featherweight champion

In 2000, Gainer defeated Freddie Norwood to win the WBA featherweight title and after four defenses lost to Juan Manuel Márquez, who became super champion, via technical decision in 2003.[2][3][4]

Post title

Since his defeat to Marquez, Gainer lost in a challenge to WBA titleholder Chris John via unanimous decision.[5]

His last was a split decision win over Carlos Navarro on the undercard of the Roy Jones-Anthony Hanshaw bout at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Professional boxing record

51 fights	43 wins	7 losses
By knockout	25	2
By decision	18	5
Draws	1

Boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Date	Location	Notes
51	Win	43–7–1	Antonio Santos	TKO	5 (10)	?	29 Sep 2012	Maritime Park, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
50	Win	42–7–1	Angel Hernandez	SD	6	N/a	28 Aug 2010	Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
49	Win	41–7–1	Carlos Navarro	SD	10	N/a	14 Jul 2007	Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
48	Win	40–7–1	Phillip Payne	SD	12	N/a	12 Aug 2006	Paragon Casino, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.	For vacant IBA Americas lightweight title
47	Loss	39–7–1	Chris John	UD	12	N/a	22 Apr 2005	The BritAma Arena, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Indonesia	For WBA (Regular) featherweight title
46	Loss	39–6–1	Juan Manuel Márquez	TD	7 (12)	2:37	1 Nov 2003	Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.	Lost WBA featherweight title For IBF featherweight title Unanimous TD: Gainer cut from an accidental head clash
45	Win	39–5–1	Oscar León	SD	12	N/a	12 Apr 2003	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Retained WBA featherweight title
44	Draw	38–5–1	Daniel Seda	TD	2 (12)	2:13	24 Aug 2002	Roberto Clemente Stadium, Carolina, Puerto Rico	Retained WBA featherweight title Technical draw due to a Gainer cut caused by a head-butt.
43	Win	38–5	Cedric Mingo	TKO	2 (10)	?	17 May 2001	Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
42	Win	37–5	Victor Polo	UD	12	N/a	24 Feb 2001	Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida, U.S.	Retained WBA featherweight title
41	Win	36–5	Freddie Norwood	KO	11 (12)	1:56	9 Sep 2000	New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.	Won WBA featherweight title
40	Win	35–5	Richard Carrillo	KO	8 (12)	2:56	15 Jul 2000	Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
39	Win	34–5	Sean Fletcher	UD	10	N/a	13 May 2000	Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
38	Loss	33–5	Diego Corrales	TKO	3 (12)	1:50	18 Mar 2000	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	For IBF and vacant IBA super featherweight titles
37	Win	33–4	Sergio Rafael Liendo	UD	10	N/a	19 Nov 1999	Grand Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
36	Win	32–4	Sergio Reyes	TKO	5 (10)	0:56	15 Oct 1999	Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
35	Win	31–4	Jay Cantu	TKO	1 (10)	?	10 Sep 1999	Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
34	Win	30–4	Javier Lucas	KO	2 (10)	?	20 Aug 1999	Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
33	Win	29–4	Freddy Cruz	UD	10	N/a	30 Jul 1999	Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
32	Win	28–4	Donovan Carey	TKO	6 (12)	2:51	5 Jun 1999	Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.	Won vacant NABA "interim" super featherweight title
31	Win	27–4	Harold Warren	UD	12	N/a	9 Jan 1999	Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.	Won vacant USBA super featherweight title
30	Win	26–4	Louie Leija	TKO	6 (10)	?	14 Nov 1998	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
29	Win	25–4	Bernard Harris	UD	10	N/a	18 Aug 1998	Grand Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
28	Win	24–4	Kevin Kelley	UD	10	N/a	18 Jul 1998	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
27	Win	23–4	Orlando Soto	TKO	5 (10)	0:56	9 Jun 1998	Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
26	Win	22–4	Wilson Santos	KO	3 (10)	1:02	25 Apr 1998	Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
25	Win	21–4	Manuel Medina	KO	9 (12)	1:20	7 Aug 1997	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.	Retained NABU super featherweight title
24	Win	20–4	Alric Johnson	TKO	12 (12)	?	21 Mar 1997	Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey U.S.	Won vacant NABU super featherweight title
23	Win	19–4	Shane Gannon	TKO	2 (10)	1:32	22 Nov 1996	Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
22	Win	18–4	Patrick Simeon	TKO	2 (12)	?	4 Oct 1996	The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title
21	Loss	17–4	Kevin Kelley	KO	8 (12)	2:16	15 Jun 1996	Jacksonville Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.	For WBU featherweight title
20	Win	17–3	Javier Diaz	TKO	6 (10)	?	9 May 1996	Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
19	Win	16–3	James Crayton	TKO	10 (10)	?	12 Jan 1996	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
18	Win	15–3	Roberto Villareal	KO	5 (12)	?	30 Sep 1995	Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.	Retained NABF featherweight title
17	Win	14–3	Harold Warren	UD	12	N/a	24 Jun 1995	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	Won NABF featherweight title
16	Win	13–3	Feliciano Correa	TKO	2 (8)	?	18 Mar 1995	Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
15	Loss	12–3	Robert Garcia	UD	10	N/a	18 Nov 1994	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
14	Loss	12–2	Greg Torres	UD	10	N/a	5 Oct 1994	Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13	Win	12–1	Darren McGrew	UD	6	N/a	20 Sep 1994	Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
12	Win	11–1	Marcelo Rodriguez	UD	8	N/a	27 May 1994	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
11	Win	10–1	Roy Simpson	TKO	1 (10)	2:31	22 Mar 1994	University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
10	Win	9–1	Julian Flores	UD	12	N/a	30 Nov 1993	Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.	Won vacant IBO featherweight title
9	Win	8–1	Runnell Doll	SD	6	N/a	10 Jan 1993	Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8	Win	7–1	Carlos Vergara	KO	1 (6)	?	30 Jun 1992	Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
7	Win	6–1	Rudy Bradley	TKO	3 (4)	?	2 Apr 1992	Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
6	Win	5–1	Willie Richardson	UD	6	N/a	17 Dec 1991	Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
5	Win	4–1	Outhei Soundara	TKO	4 (?)	?	31 Aug 1991	Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
4	Win	3–1	Donald Gomez	TKO	1 (4)	?	3 Aug 1991	Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
3	Loss	2–1	Scott Phillips	SD	6	N/a	8 Nov 1990	Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Albert Lara	SD	4	N/a	25 Sep 1990	Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Andrez Francisco Pascual	TKO	1 (4)	2:08	14 Jul 1990	Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.	Professional debut

References

1. "Boxing record for Derrick Gainer". BoxRec.
2. "ESPN.com: BOXING - Roy Who? Mayweather defuses 'The Time Bomb'". A.espncdn.com. 2003-11-15. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
3. Curry, Jack (25 February 2001). "BOXING; Opponent Puts Up a Fight, But Jones Retains His Title". The New York Times. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
4. "The Marquez brothers go for a double-hitter - latimes". Articles.latimes.com. 2007-03-02. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
5. "BBC SPORT | Boxing | John defends crown against Gainer". BBC News. 2005-04-22. Retrieved 2016-09-17.

External links

• Interview with Fightnews
• DiBella Entertainment article
• Profile
• Scandinavian site

Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Inaugural champion	IBO featherweight champion November 30, 1993 – 1994 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Radford Beasley
World boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Freddie Norwood	WBA featherweight champion September 9, 2000 – November 1, 2003	Succeeded by Juan Manuel Márquez as Super champion