Mark Medal

Mark Medal
Born (1957-06-10) June 10, 1957 (age 67)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Statistics
Weight(s)Light middleweight
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins24
Wins by KO20
Losses3
Draws1

Mark Medal (born June 10, 1957 in Manhattan, NY), was a professional boxer in the Light Middleweight (154lb) division.

Professional career

Medal, a Puerto Rican-American, turned pro in 1979 and won the vacant IBF Light Middleweight Title with a fifth round TKO win over Earl Hargrove in 1984, becoming the inaugural champion. He lost the belt in his first defense to Carlos Santos.[1] In 1986 he took on WBC Light Middleweight title holder Thomas Hearns, but lost via TKO.[2]

Professional boxing record

28 fights 24 wins 3 losses
By knockout 20 2
By decision 4 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Draw 24–3–1 Donald Johnson SD 10 (10) 1987-11-27 Meadowlands Sheraton, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Loss 24–3 Thomas Hearns TKO 8 (12) 1986-06-23 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBC light middleweight title
26 Win 24–2 Dexter Smith UD 10 (10) 1985-07-25 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
25 Loss 23–2 Carlos Santos UD 15 (15) 1984-11-02 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. Lost IBF light middleweight title
24 Win 23–1 Earl Hargrove TKO 5 (15) 1984-03-11 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won inaugural IBF light middleweight title
23 Win 22–1 Bruce Johnson TKO 9 (10) 1984-01-20 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
22 Win 21–1 Kevin Howard UD 10 (10) 1983-11-10 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
21 Win 20–1 Freddie Boynton TKO 8 (10) 1983-09-09 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
20 Win 19–1 Steve Delgado KO 2 (10) 1983-08-19 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
19 Win 18–1 Reggie Ford KO 5 (10) 1983-04-29 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
18 Win 17–1 Freddie Creech TKO 4 (10) 1983-02-05 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Chris Linson TKO 6 (10) 1983-01-14 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Gerald Banks TKO 2 (8) 1982-12-09 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Steve Michalerya TKO 8 (10) 1982-11-05 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 Darryl Penn UD 10 (10) 1982-09-24 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Benji Goldstone KO 1 (10) 1982-04-16 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Michael Richardson TKO 8 (8) 1982-03-05 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Frank Minnigan TKO 3 (8) 1981-12-11 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Henry Lee Saxby KO 3 (8) 1981-11-05 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Danny Harold KO 6 (8) 1981-05-22 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Fernando Collazo TKO 1 (6) 1981-04-16 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 Ali Perez TKO 3 (6) 1981-01-07 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Ricky Johnson KO 2 (6) 1980-11-12 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Herbie Wilens RTD 4 (6) 1980-09-24 Dunn Sports Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Loss 3–1 Kevin Perry TKO 1 (6) 1980-03-04 Armory, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Johnny Davis TKO 2 (4) 1980-01-25 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Pat Esposito KO 1 (4) 1979-11-23 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Hugo Fuat PTS 4 (4) 1979-10-04 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.

Post retirement

After his retirement from boxing at the age of 30 he became a member of the Jersey City Police Department. In 2009 Medal was indicted and charged with conspiracy to possess a controlled dangerous substance, which resulted in him losing his position as a police officer.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Katz, Michael (3 November 1984). "SANTOS BEATS MEDAL TO TAKE I.B.F. TITLE". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  2. ^ "Every time Thomas Hearns hit Mark Medal Monday night,..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  3. ^ "STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MARK MEDAL". Justia. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Inaugural champion IBF Light Middleweight champion
March 11, 1984 – November 2, 1984 		Succeeded by