Edner Cherry


Edner Cherry is a Bahamian professional boxer and two-time world title challenger.

Early years

Cherry was born to a Bahamian father and a Haitian mother. He emigrated from The Bahamas to the United States, and resides in Wauchula, Florida.

Career

Cherry began boxing professionally in 2001, with mixed results. Soon after signing with Peter Fernandez and Starfight Productions he appeared to find his groove, racking up 14 straight wins and acquiring a number of minor titles—the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation Lightweight title and the NBA Intercontinental Lightweight Title. Cherry then lost an IBF title eliminator to Ricky Quiles by split decision to end his win streak. In February 2007 Cherry lost a unanimous decision to Paulie Malignaggi on HBO.
Recently, Edner Cherry has been named Friday Night Fights Boxer of the Year by ESPN and has fought on both Showtime and HBO.
In 2008, Cherry knocked out former WBC Lightweight champion Stevie Johnston in the 10th round. Cherry's 'Cherry Bomb' left hook had Johnston down in the third and the ninth, and a straight right hand put away the former champion for the count at 2:34 in the tenth round of a WBC USNBC national title bout. Following that fight, Cherry wound up fighting WBC light welterweight champion Timothy Bradley for the belt. Although very well prepared for this fight, Cherry dropped a unanimous decision to Bradley.
At the end of 2008, Cherry left his long-time trainer, Pete Fernandez and signed with TKO Promotions. Under TKO, Cherry has won three straight fights, all by stoppage. Cherry was scheduled to fight for the NABO super featherweight title, but after the original opponent pulled out of the fight, his management was unable to find a replacement. The fight was cancelled.
Cherry has also won the NABA and NABF lightweight titles.
In January 2012, Cherry signed a promotional deal with Chicago-based, 8 Count Promotions. He also signed an exclusive management deal with Albert Falcon and Patrick Doljanin of Warehouse Boxing, located in Highland Park, IL.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Win37–7–2 Dennis GalarzaUD10Apr 13, 2018Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.png" />
46Win36–7–2 Omar DouglasUD10Apr 04, 2017Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US.png" />
45Win35–7–2 Haskell RhodesUD10Jun 28, 2016Pennsylvania, US.png" />
44Loss34–7–2 José PedrazaSD12Oct 03, 2015Ohio, Cincinnati, US.png" />For IBF junior lightweight title.
43Win34–6–2 Luis CruzKO9 July 11, 2015Tampa, Florida, US.png" />
42Win33–6–2 Osumanu AkbaTKO2 October 18, 2014Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.png" />
41Win32–6–2 Robert OsiobeUD8April 4, 2014
40Win31–6–2 Vicente EscobedoTKO6 February 16, 2013Atlantic City, New Jersey, US.png" />
39Win30–6–2 Juan Carlos MartinezMD10April 4, 2012
38Win29–6–2 Guillermo SanchezUD8February 24, 2012Chicago, Illinois, US.png" />
3728–6–2 Eric AikenNC1 September 23, 2011Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, US.png" />
36Win28–6–2 Ever Luis PerezTKO2 January 8, 2011Island Grove Park Exibhit Hall, Greely, US.png" />
35Win27–6–2 Delvin PlacenciaKO2 February 27, 2010
34Win26–6–2 Hevinson HerreraTKO1 February 19, 2010A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida US.png" />
33Win25–6–2 Jovann JonesTKO3 December 17, 2009
32Loss24–6–2 Timothy BradleyUD12September 13, 2008For WBC super lightweight title.
31Win24–5–2 Stevie JohnstonKO10 May 5, 2008
30Win23–5–2 Wes FergusonTKO6 December 8, 2007MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas US.png" />
29Win22–5–2 Wes FergusonUD10June 13, 2007
28Loss21–5–2 Paulie MalignaggiUD10February 17, 2007New York, US.png" />
27Win21–4–2 Daniel AliceaTKO12 August 11, 2006Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, US.png" />Won vacant NABF Lightweight title
26Win20–4–2 Monty Meza ClayTKO11 May 12, 2006
25Loss19–4–2 José Santa CruzUD12February 4, 2006Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso.png" />
24Win19–3–2 Marco Angel PerezKO1 January 13, 2006
23Win18–3–2 Juan Polo PerezUD8May 13, 2005
22Loss17–3–2 Ricky QuilesSD12February 4, 2005Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, US.png" />
21Win17–2–2 Jamie RangelMD12October 22, 2004
20Win16–2–2 Antonio RamirezTKO5 July 27, 2004
19Win15–2–2 Juan GomezKO8 April 23, 2004
18Win14–2–2 Isidro TejedorUD10March 26, 2004
17Win13–2–2 Marty RobbinsUD10January 23, 2004
16Win12–2–2 Jadschi GreenTKO1 November 14, 2003
15Win11–2–2 Reggie SandersUD8September 12, 2003
14Win10–2–2 Rashaan Abdul BlackburnUD6June 6, 2003
13Win9–2–2 Mauricio JuilioUD8March 23, 2003Convention Center, Coconut Grove, US.png" />
12Win8–2–2 Antonio DavisTKO2 February 1, 2003
11Win7–2–2 Jaime PalmaUD6January 17, 2003
10Win6–2–2 Jaime PalmaUD6January 17, 2003
9Win5–2–2 Carmelo RamosTKO2 December 20, 2002American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US.png" />
8Win5–2–2 Francisco GinorioTKO2 September 21, 2002
8Win4–2–2 Meacher MajorSD4August 9, 2002
7Loss3–2–2 Rafael SierraSD4June 15, 2002Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US.png" />
6Win3–1–2 Vinnie PezzuloUD4April 19, 2002
5Draw2–1–2 Rafael SierraPTS4February 22, 2002
4Win2–1–1 Javier GonzalezTKO3 February 15, 2002
3Loss1–1–1 Jose Leonardo CruzMD4June 2, 2001
2Draw1–0–1 Mirko WolfPTS4May 11, 2001
1Win1–0 Joe JohnsonUD4April 7, 2001