Danny Santiago


Danny Santiago is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2016. He challenged three times for a light heavyweight world title: the WBO/lineal titles in January 2007, the IBO title in December 2007, and the WBA/IBA titles in 2011.

Amateur career

Santiago had a strong amateur career, including the following highlights:
In 1997, Danny made his professional debut with a first round knockout of Michael Watkins. Between 1997 and 2002, Danny built a record of 22-0 and earned a shot at the WBA Fedelatin Light Heavyweight Title, where he suffered his first loss against Rocky Torres. By 2004, Danny defeated the highly ranked Elvir Muriqi in Madison Square Gardens with a devastating first round knockout.
Continually rated as a top light heavy-weight, Danny has faced some of best boxers of this millennium in world title fights, including: Zsolt Erdei, Antonio Tarver,, Beibut Shumenov, and Danny Green.
In 2010, Santiago was scheduled to fight Roy Jones, Jr, but the fight was cancelled due to an injury to Jones. After a five-year delay, the fight is now scheduled to take place on August 29, 2015 on the island of Sint Maarten.
Santiago was a contestant on ESPN’s very popular television series The Contender in 2007. Danny currently resides in Ocala, Florida where he supports numerous charities and owns a successful boxing gym which serves as a popular training ground world champions, including Tavoris Cloud, Ricardo Mayorga, and Jermain Taylor.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Win34–7–1 Galen BrownTKO3, 2:42Feb 13, 2016 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
41Loss33–7–1 Victor Emilio RamírezTKO4, 1:40Jan 31, 2014 Piso de los Deportes, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaFor IBF Latino cruiserweight title
40Win33–6–1 Rubin WilliamsUD8Nov 22, 2013 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
39Win32–6–1 Miguel HernandezUD8Aug 31, 2013 The Mela Room, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
38Loss31–6–1 Danny GreenTKO5, 2:47Jul 25, 2012 Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia
37Loss31–5–1 Beibut ShumenovTKO9, 0:46Jul 29, 2011 South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, Enterprise, Nevada, U.S.For WBA and IBA light heavyweight titles
36Win31–4–1 Billy Bailey8May 21, 2010 DoubleTree Westshore Hotel, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
35Win30–4–1 Paul JennetteUD8May 16, 2009 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
34Loss29–4–1 Antonio TarverTKO4, 2:53Dec 1, 2007 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.For IBO light heavyweight title
33Loss29–3–1 Zsolt ErdeiTKO8, 1:55Jan 27, 2007 Burg-Wächter Castello, Düsseldorf, GermanyFor WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles
32Win29–2–1 Marlon HayesUD8Dec 14, 2006 Gulfstream Park, Hallandale, Florida, U.S.
31Win28–2–1 Mike BonislawskiTKO1, 2:20Jun 29, 2006 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
30Draw27–2–1 Rayco SaundersPTS6Oct 2, 2006 Bank United Center, Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.
29Win27–2 Rico CasonTKO8 Dec 8, 2005 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.Won WBC Mundo Hispano light heavyweight title
28Win26–2 Ronald BoddieUD8Dec 16, 2004 Days Inn, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27Win25–2 James BrockKO1, 1:28Apr 12, 2004 Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
26Win24–2 Elvir MuriqiTKO4, 2:12Feb 10, 2004 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
25Win23–2 Robert MuhammadTKO5 Mar 14, 2003 Arena Boxing Gym, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
24Loss22–2 Orlando RiveraTKO9, 1:36Aug 29, 2002 Arena Boxing Gym, Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
23Loss22–1 Rocky TorresTKO11, 1:49Nov 5, 2002 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor vacant WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title
22Win22–0 Tyrus ArmsteadUD10Mar 30, 2002 Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
21Win21–0 Antonio GarciaTKO1, 1:35Aug 6, 2001 Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
20Win20–0 Gerald ColemanTKO7 Dec 15, 2000 War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
19Win19–0 Roosevelt BoothTKO2, 1:50Aug 18, 2000 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
18Win18–0 David McCluskeyTKO2, 1:43Jun 24, 2000 Covington, Tennessee, U.S.
17Win17–0 Anthony SpainTKO10, 2:20May 20, 2000 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.Won WBA–NBA Continental Americas light heavyweight title
16Win16–0 Andre SherrodTKO5, 0:40Apr 15, 2000 Pamlico High School, Bayboro, North Carolina, U.S.
15Win15–0 Tyrone WallaceTKO3Oct 28, 1999 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
14Win14–0 James StokesKO3, 2:09Oct 9, 1999 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
13Win13–0 Shannon MillerUD6Jun 18, 1999 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
12Win12–0 Johnny WalkerTKO1May 15, 1999 Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
11Win11–0 Gregg FloydKO2, 1:18Apr 17, 1999 Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
10Win10–0 Mack Willis6Mar 19, 1999 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
9Win9–0 Larry McFadden1Feb 27, 1999 Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
8Win8–0 Eric RhinehartTKO2Jan 14, 1999 Virginia, U.S.
7Win7–0 Anthony DeBardaladinUD4Nov 20, 1998 SE Livestock Pavilion, Ocala, Florida, U.S.
6Win6–0 Ralph MondayUD4Aug 22, 1998 Orange County Fairgrounds, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0 Forrest McFarlandUD4Nov 7, 1998 Cedar Beach Park, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0 Calvin SmithTKO2, 0:44May 6, 1998 Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
3Win3–0 Cleveland IssacsUD4Feb 13, 1998 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0 James Mullins4Nov 25, 1997 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
1Win1–0Michael Watkins1, 0:47Jun 9, 1997 Marriott Hotel, Orlando, Florida, U.S.