Simon Brown (boxer)


Simon Brown is a former professional boxer. Known as "Mantequilla", a name given to him by his famous trainer Jose 'Pepe' Correa, Brown was two-weight world champion in the welterweight and light-middleweight divisions, and at one point considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing.

Professional boxing career

Welterweight

Brown began his career in 1982 at the age of 19 and ran off a string of 21 consecutive victories, prior to losing a split decision to Marlon Starling for the USBA welterweight title in 1985. Simon won three consecutive bouts, including a victory against undefeated former Olympian Shawn O'Sullivan to line up a shot at the vacant IBF welterweight title against Tyrone Trice. Brown won via 14th round TKO and went on to successfully defend his title 9 times, including a unification bout with Lineal/WBC welterweight champion Maurice Blocker, winning by TKO in the 10th. Brown lost his belts in his next fight to James McGirt.

Light-middleweight

After the loss, Brown moved up to light-middleweight and in 1993 defeated Terry Norris via a devastating 4th round KO to win the WBC light-middleweight title in a fight proclaimed Upset of the Year by Ring Magazine. After making one successful defense of the WBC title against Troy Waters, Brown lost a rematch and the title to Norris via a clear decision in May 1994.
In 1995, Brown challenged IBF light-middleweight title holder Vincent Pettway. Brown knocked Pettway down towards the end of round one, and was knocked down by a Pettway right hand in round three. In round five, Brown hit Pettway low then continued to hit Pettway until Pettway fell through the ropes. Not seeing the low blow, the referee ruled a knockdown. In round six, Brown was knocked out by a Pettway left hook. Brown famously continued to throw punches whilst lying on his back unconscious.
In his next bout, Brown lost a hard-fought ten round decision to former WBA welterweight title holder Aaron Davis.

Middleweight

In August 1996, Brown challenged undefeated WBO middleweight title holder Lonnie Bradley and lost a unanimous decision. Brown then challenged IBF middleweight title holder Bernard Hopkins in January 1998, but lost via TKO in the round six. This was to be Brown's last title shot.
After the loss to Hopkins, he went on a five fight losing streak, including defeats to Olympian David Reid and Omar Sheika, and retired after the loss to Sheika in 2000.
Simon Brown is now a trainer in Hagerstown, MD.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
59Loss47–12 Omar SheikaUD88 January 2000 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, US
58Loss47–11 Mads LarsenTKO6, 2:101 Oct 1999 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
57Loss47–10 Kenny LopezSD1031 July 1999 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
56Loss47–9 Quirino GarciaSD1214 May 1999 Spodek, Katowice, Poland
55Loss47–8 David ReidKO4, 2:0027 June 1998 United Center, Chicago, Illinois, US
54Loss47–7 Bernard HopkinsTKO6, 1:0031 Jan 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, US
53Win47–6 Rueben Bell512 Sep 1997 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US
52Win46–6 David MendezRTD7 23 Apr 1997 Municipal Stadium, Reading, US
51Loss45–6 Lonnie BradleyUD1230 August 1996 Convention Center, Edison, US
50Win45–5 Glenwood BrownUD1018 June 1996 Kingston, Jamaica
49Win44–5 Mike BryanKO115 Mar 1996 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, US
48Loss43–5 Aaron DavisUD1016 Sep 1995 Tropworld Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, USA
47Loss43–4 Vincent PettwayKO6, 2:0729 Apr 1995 US Air Arena, Landover, USA
46Win43–3 Frank NewtonTKO217 Dec 1994 Coliseo General Rumiñahui, Quito, Venezuela
45Win42–3 Nestor MacielUD1012 Sep 1994 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, US
44Loss41–3 Terry Norris127 May 1994 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, USLost WBC super welterweight title
43Win41–2 Troy WatersMD1229 Jan 1994 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, USRetained WBC super welterweight title
42Win40–2 Terry NorrisKO4, 1:0618 Dec 1993 Estadio Cuauhtémoc, Puebla, MexicoWon WBC super welterweight title
41Win39–2 Verdell SmithTKO3, 2:3723 Oct 1993 Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, US
40Win38–2 Terry AckerTKO2, 2:466 Aug 1993 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
39Win37–2 Carlton HaywoodUD1023 Apr 1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, USA
38Win36–2 Anthony IvoryUD101 Aug 1992 Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, US
37Win35–2 Melvin WynnKO2 26 June 1992 Cleveland State Convocation Centre, Cleveland, US
36Loss34–2 Buddy McGirtUD1229 Nov 1991 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USLost WBC and lineal welterweight titles
35Win34–1 Maurice BlockerTKO10, 2:1018 Mar 1991 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USRetained IBF welterweight title;
Won WBC and lineal welterweight titles
34Win33–1 Ozzie O'NealTKO1, 1:538 Dec 1990 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
33Win32–1 Tyrone TriceTKO10, 0:511 Apr 1990 D.C. Armoury, Washington, D.C, USRetained IBF welterweight title
32Win31–1 Luis SantanaUD129 Nov 1989 Civic Center, Springfield, USRetained IBF welterweight title
31Win30–1 Bobby Joe YoungKO2, 2:3920 Sep 1989 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, USRetained IBF welterweight title
30Win29–1 Al LongKO7, 2:4627 Apr 1989 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., USRetained IBF welterweight title
29Win28–1 Jorge Maysonet3, 2:0118 Feb 1989 Sportcsarnok Hall, Budapest, HungaryRetained IBF welterweight title
28Win27–1 Mauro MartelliUD1214 Oct 1988 Patinoire de Malley, Lausanne, SwitzerlandRetained IBF welterweight title
27Win26–1 Jorge VacaTKO3, 2:0516 July 1988 National Arena, Kingston, JamaicaRetained IBF welterweight title
26Win25–1 Tyrone TriceTKO14, 2:2923 Apr 1988 Palais des Sports, Berck-sur-Mer, FranceWon vacant IBF welterweight title
25Win24–1 Dexter SmithTKO6 25 Sep 1987 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
24Win23–1 Shawn O'SullivanTKO3, 2:378 June 1986 CNE Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
23Win22–1 Kevin Howard7, 1:1921 Mar 1986 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US
22Loss21–1 Marlon StarlingSD1222 Nov 1985 Rosemont, Illinois, US
21Win21–0 Randy MitchemTKO1, 2:0523 July 1985 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
20Win20–0 Martin RojasTKO8 30 Apr 1985 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, US
19Win19–0 Jerome JohnsonUD1017 Aug 1984 Bismark Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US
18Win18–0 Clayton HiresUD102 June 1984 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
17Win17–0 Robert AdamsUD1013 Nov 1983 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US
16Win16–0 Darryl PennUD101 Nov 1983 Carmel High School, Chicago, Illinois, US
15Win15–0 Domingo AyalaTKO1, 2:414 June 1983 Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, US
14Win14–0 Milton SewardTKO726 Apr 1983 The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, US
13Win13–0 Tom MoodyTKO3 15 Mar 1983 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, US
12Win12–0 Ricardo BryantTKO7, 2:4225 Jan 1983 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
11Win11–0 Ruby OrtizKO114 Dec 1982 The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
10Win10–0 Allen BraswellTKO2, 2:479 Nov 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
9Win9–0 George BurtonTKO6, 2:315 Oct 1982 The Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
8Win8–0 Sergio BautistaTKO724 Aug 1982 Expo Center, Dolton, Illinois, US
7Win7–0 Carlos SantanaTKO33 Aug 1982 St. Andrews Gym, Chicago, Illinois, US
6Win6–0 Eugene EllingtonTKO118 July 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
5Win5–0 Cliff Lee222 June 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
4Win4–0 Cookie JamesKO527 Apr 1982 St. Andrews Gym, Chicago, Illinois, US
3Win3–0 Peanut WrightTKO210 Apr 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
2Win2–0 Vito Maselli62 March 1982 Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, US
1Win1–0 Ricky Williams416 Feb 1982 United Community Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USProfessional debut