Doug Sam


Doug Sam is a retired Australian professional boxer.
Sam's biggest fight of his career was in 1987 when he fought for the IBF World super middleweight title against South Korean Park Chong-pal. Sam had his last bout in 2000 against New Zealander Ken Suavine, winning his last belt for the Queensland State cruiserweight title. Sam is the father to boxer Hunter Sam.

Professional boxing titles

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
31Win24–7 Ken Suavine2 21 Jul 2000 Ipswich Showgrounds, Ipswich, Queensland, Australiavacant Australia - Queensland State cruiserweight title
30Lose23–7 Danny Buzza1015 Apr 2000 Ipswich Showgrounds, Ipswich, Queensland, AustraliaAustralia - Queensland State heavyweight title
29Win23–6 Tony Keller4 12 Dec 1992 Palm Island, Queensland, Australia
28Win22–6 Colin Weetra6 11 Oct 1992 Carrara Sports Complex, Carrara, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
27Lose21–6 Lou Cafaro6 24 Feb 1989 Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaAustralian super middleweight title
26Lose21–5 Jeff Harding5 28 Apr 1988 Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWBC - OPBF light heavyweight title
25Lose21–4 Jesse Shelby107 Mar 1988 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
24Win21–3 Gary Hubble11 4 Aug 1987 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australiavacant WBC - OPBF light heavyweight title
23Win20–3 Emmanuel Otti7
2:54
25 May 1987 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
22Lose19–3 Park Chong-pal15
1:55
25 Jan 1987 Hilton Hotel, Seoul, South KoreaIBF World super middleweight title
21Win19–2 Elo Raugna2 8 Dec 1986 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
20Win18–2 Joe Nitiva1015 Sep 1986 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
19Lose17–2 Henry Sims105 Jul 1986 Noumea, New Caledonia
18Win17–1 Wally Carr5 18 Apr 1986 Bruce Stadium, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
17Win16–1 Lorima Niumataiwalu5 9 Sep 1985 Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia
16Win15–1 Materati Valu2 2 Aug 1985 Dapto Rugby League Club, Dapto, New South Wales, Australiavacant Australian super middleweight title
15Win14–1 Johnny Taupau Sr4 26 Apr 1985 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
14Win13–1 Tommy West1 1 Jun 1984 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
12Win11–1 Suwarno1
0:53
16 Apr 1984 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
11Win10–1 Fred Taufua1019 Mar 1984 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
10Win9–1 Ian Dennis3 6 Feb 1984 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
9Win8–1 Jeff Morgan4 28 Nov 1983 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
8Win7–1 Ricky Patterson6 3 Oct 1983 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
7Win6–1 Leonardo Bermudez1029 Aug 1983 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
6Win5–1 Mick Mills1 2:1525 Jul 1983 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
5Win4–1 Kelly Thompson2 6 Jun 1983 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
4Lose3–1 Ricky Patterson2 14 Feb 1983 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaBroken jaw stoppage
3Win3–0 Joe Nitiva8 4 Feb 1983 Homestead Hotel, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
2Win2–0 Rodney Roberts3 13 Dec 1982 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
1Win1–0 Manny Trikilis3 8 Nov 1982 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaProfessional debut