Bermane Stiverne
| Bermane Stiverne | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | B. Ware |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Nationality |
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| Born |
November 1, 1978 Plaine-du-Nord, Haiti |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
Bermane Stiverne (born November 1, 1978) is a Haitian-Canadian professional boxer who held the WBC heavyweight title from 2014 to 2015.
Amateur career
Stiverne started boxing at the age of 19. As an amateur he won a silver medal in the super heavyweight division at the 2005 National Championships, as well as bronze in 2003 and 2004. In international competition he beat Robert Helenius (points) and David Price (knockout). His total amateur record was 49 wins and 10 losses. Stiverne commented about his absence from the Olympics: "In a qualifying tournament in Mexico I met a Mexican fighter in the semi-finals and I was robbed. I knocked him down three times but still they gave him the decision and the place in Olympics." That fighter was Mexican-American George Garcia.[1]
Professional career
He turned professional under Don King and knocked out his first twelve opponents with his trademark left hook. He is currently fighting out of Las Vegas.
In 2007 he lost by TKO to Demetrice King. In January 2011, he fought and KOd Kertson Manswell in the 2 round. He won the vacant WBC International, vacant WBC USNBC and vacant WBA Fedelatin heavyweight titles. He fought Ray Austin on June 25, 2011 for the vacant WBC Silver Heavyweight title. Stiverne won the fight by a 10 round TKO, becoming the mandatory challenger for the WBC heavyweight championship, then held by Vitali Klitschko.
After Klitschko vacated the title in December 2013, Stiverne was signed to fight Chris Arreola for the vacant title. On May 10, 2014, Stiverne won the title after a sixth-round knockout of Arreola, becoming the first Haitian-born boxer to win a world heavyweight championship, as well as the first out of the province of Quebec, to win the WBC world heavyweight championship.[2][3][4] He was congratulated via social media by notable Haitian personalities on this accomplishment, including, the former President of Haiti, Michel Martelly,[5] 3 time Grammy award winner, Wyclef Jean,[6] Washington Redskins wide-receiver, Pierre Garcon,[7] and former 2 time world champion boxer, Andre Berto.[8] Stiverne lost his WBC title against American Deontay Wilder on January 17, 2015, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, by a wide unanimous decision. Following the fight, Stiverne was hospitalized and diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis.[9]
Personal life
Stiverne was born in Plaine-du-Nord, Haiti. He is the youngest of 14 children, having eight sisters and five brothers.[10] In July 2011, he volunteered at the Welcome Hall Mission in Montreal, to offer training and inspiration to local homeless youth.[11] Stiverne is known to be a fan of the Miami Heat.[12]
Professional boxing record
| Professional record summary | ||
| 28 fights | 25 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 21 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | N/A | N/A |  Alexander Povetkin |
N/A | – (12) | Dec 17, 2016 | Yekaterinburg, Russia |
For vacant WBC interim heavyweight title |
| 28 | Win | 25–2–1 |  Derric Rossy |
UD | 10 | Nov 14, 2015 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
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| 27 | Loss | 24–2–1 | Deontay Wilder |
UD | 12 | Jan 17, 2015 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
Lost WBC heavyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 24–1–1 | Chris Arreola |
TKO | 6 (12), 2:02 | May 10, 2014 | Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Won vacant WBC heavyweight title |
| 25 | Win | 23–1–1 | Chris Arreola |
UD | 12 | Apr 27, 2013 | Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S. |
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| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 | Willie Herring |
UD | 8 | Apr 14, 2012 | Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 | Ray Austin |
TKO | 10 (12), 0:43 | Jun 25, 2011 | Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. |
Won vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 |  Kertson Manswell |
TKO | 2 (10), 1:52 | Feb 29, 2011 | Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
Won vacant WBA Fedelatin, WBC International, and WBC–USNBC heavyweight titles |
| 21 | Win | 19–1–1 | Ramon Hayes |
KO | 1 (8), 2:08 | Nov 11, 2010 |  Corona Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| 20 | Win | 18–1–1 |  Jerry Butler |
TKO | 7 (8), 1:34 | Oct 31, 2009 | Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
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| 19 | Draw | 17–1–1 | Charles Davis |
MD | 6 | Apr 29, 2009 | Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Robert Hawkins |
UD | 8 | Feb 14, 2009 | BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S. |
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| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Lyle McDowell |
KO | 1 (8) | Dec 20, 2008 |  Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland |
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| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Brad Gregory |
TKO | 1 (8), 2:35 | Jul 11, 2008 | Uniprix Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Jimmy Haynes |
KO | 1 (8), 2:08 | Mar 27, 2008 | Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Edward Gutierrez |
TKO | 1 (8), 2:58 | Oct 6, 2007 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| 13 | Loss | 12–1 | Demetrice King |
TKO | 4 (8), 1:59 | Jul 7, 2007 | The Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Earl Ladson |
KO | 3 (8), 2:10 | Apr 28, 2007 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 | John Clark |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:59 | Mar 2, 2007 | Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, Indiana, U.S. |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Harold Sconiers |
KO | 1 (6), 2:05 | Feb 3, 2007 | Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Otis Mills |
TKO | 1 (6), 1:48 | Jan 6, 2007 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Charles Brown |
KO | 2 (6), 2:03 | Oct 7, 2006 | Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S. |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Franklin Lawrence |
TKO | 1 (4), 0:57 | Jul 8, 2006 | Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Marcus Dear |
TKO | 3 (4), 2:44 | Apr 8, 2006 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | John Turlington |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:23 | Jan 7, 2006 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | James Harrison |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:16 | Dec 1, 2005 | The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Gary Lavender |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:32 | Oct 27, 2005 | The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Benny Bland |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:02 | Sep 9, 2005 | The Frosted Mug, Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S. |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Roy Matthews |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:26 | Jul 29, 2005 | The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
| Regional titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Odlanier Solis |
WBA Fedelatin heavyweight champion January 29, 2011 – June 2011 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Luis Ortiz |
| WBC International heavyweight champion January 29, 2011 – June 25, 2011 Won Silver title |
Vacant Title next held by Mariusz Wach | |
| Vacant Title last held by Derric Rossy |
WBC–USNBC heavyweight champion January 29, 2011 – June 25, 2011 Won Silver title |
Vacant Title next held by Éric Molina |
| New title | WBC Silver heavyweight champion June 25, 2011 – May 10, 2014 Won world title |
Vacant Title next held by Carlos Takam |
| World titles | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Vitali Klitschko |
WBC heavyweight champion May 10, 2014 – January 17, 2015 |
Succeeded by Deontay Wilder |
References
- ↑ Anson Wainwright (8 May 2014). "Q&A: Bermane Stiverne". Ring TV.
- ↑ Fight News editor (12 January 2015). "Stiverne: I represent the country I was born in, Haiti, and then Quebec, but I also love the United States". Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ↑ Dan, Rafael (12 May 2014). "Bermane Stiverne drops Arreola". ESPN. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- ↑ Simmon, Stev (14 May 2014). "Bermane Stiverne is Canada's mystery world boxing champ". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ↑ J'adresse mes félicitations au boxeur d'origine haïtienne Bermane Stiverne qui devient le nouveau champion du monde des poids lourds du WBC. on Twitter
- ↑ Congratulations, Stiverne! First Haitian Heavyweight Champion of the world. #haitianstakingoverboxing #ayisennatifnatale on Twitter
- ↑ Congrats big dog. @BSTIVERNE keep making us proud. on Twitter
- ↑ Tonight we made history!! Congrats to my big bro bermanestiverne for becoming the first ever Haitian on Twitter
- ↑ "Former WBC heavyweight champion diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis". Yahoo! Sports. 20 January 2015.
- ↑ Archived May 13, 2014, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Teams Up with Boxing Champ Bermane Stiverne in the Fight Against Homelessness". marketwired. 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
- ↑ @MiamiHEAT All day baby on Twitter