Henry Buchanan

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Henry Buchanan
Born
Henry Kanonta Buchanan

(1978-08-05) August 5, 1978 (age 45)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesSugar Poo
Statistics
Weight(s)Light heavyweight
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins21
Wins by KO14
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Henry Kanonta Buchanan (born August 5, 1978) is an American professional boxer.

Professional career[edit]

Known as "Sugar Poo", Buchanan began his professional career in 2004, and was undefeated heading into a ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, and lost to Jean Paul Mendy.

The Contender[edit]

He was the featured boxers on the 3rd season of the boxing reality TV series, The Contender, The Contender (season 3), premiering September 4, 2007 on ESPN.

Episode that aired on September 11, 2007 said that for personal reasons, he would not participate in season 3 of The Contender. Buchanan later revealed that it was a business and financial decision, as his promoter did not want to surrender Buchanan's promotional rights to ESPN [1].

Notes[edit]

He is the uncle of San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman.

Professional boxing record[edit]

25 fights 21 wins 4 losses
By knockout 14 1
By decision 7 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Loss 21–4 United States Alexander Johnson TKO 1 (8), 2:10 2014-09-20 United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
24 Win 21–3 United States William Gill TKO 3 (6), 2:29 2013-12-14 United States Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
23 Loss 20–3 United States Shawn Hawk UD 10 2012-03-31 United States 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, USA
22 Win 20–2 United States Bobby Jordan TKO 9 (10), 0:22 2010-08-14 United States Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
21 Win 19–2 United States Julius Fogle UD 8 2010-04-02 United States Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
20 Win 18–2 United States Bobby Jordan UD 8 2009-10-24 United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
19 Loss 17–2 United States Andre Ward UD 12 2009-02-06 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USA For vacant NABF and WBO-NABO super middleweight title
18 Win 17–1 United States Brian Norman TKO 9 (10), 1:02 2008-06-25 United States Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, USA
17 Win 16–1 United States Ross Thompson UD 8 2008-03-01 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California, USA
16 Win 15–1 United States Ted Muller UD 8 2007-10-20 United States Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California, USA
15 Loss 14–1 France Jean-Paul Mendy UD 10 2006-10-06 United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, USA Buchanan was deducted 1 point in round 8 for low blows.
14 Win 14–0 Costa Rica Lucas Green Arias UD 10 2006-07-28 United States PFTC Sports Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
13 Win 13–0 Jamaica Lloyd Bryan TKO 1 (10), 2:52 2006-03-03 United States Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA
12 Win 12–0 United States Dhafir Smith UD 8 2005-11-26 United States The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
11 Win 11–0 United States Tyrone Glover UD 8 2005-07-21 United States Martins West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
10 Win 10–0 United States Shannon Miller TKO 4 (8), 2:43 2005-05-17 United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
9 Win 9–0 Haiti Julio Jean TKO 6 (8), 1:55 2005-03-10 United States Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
8 Win 8–0 United States Kirk Douglas TKO 2 (6) 2005-02-05 United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
7 Win 7–0 United States Henry Dukes TKO 2 (6), 2:07 2004-12-12 United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
6 Win 6–0 United States William Harmon TKO 1 (6), 2:44 2004-11-20 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
5 Win 5–0 United States Brian Norman TKO 3 (4), 0:40 2004-09-30 United States Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
4 Win 4–0 United States Keith Lawrence TKO 1 (4), 2:15 2004-07-17 United States Baysox Stadium, Bowie, Maryland, USA
3 Win 3–0 United States Henry Dukes TKO 1 (4) 2004-06-26 United States Teamster's Local 639, Washington, D.C., USA
2 Win 2–0 United States Gonzales Jones TKO 2 (4), 2:27 2004-05-01 United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
1 Win 1–0 United States Johnathan Logan KO 3 (4) 2004-03-27 United States Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA

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