Tevin Farmer


Tevin Farmer is an American professional boxer who held the IBF super featherweight title from 2018 to January 2020. Farmer, who is right handed but fights in a southpaw stance, is known for his old school style and slick, defensive skills.

Professional boxing career

Farmer started his boxing career when he was 19 admitting that in his early pro career he wasn't taking boxing seriously enough which lead to some early career losses.
However having have no losses on his record since his 12th fight in 2012 he earned his way to a world title shot and in his 31st professional bout on December 2017 he fought Kenichi Ogawa for the IBF super featherweight world title, which he lost at the time but it was later switched to a no contest due to the fact his opponent had tested positive in a drugs test pre fight.
Farmer travelled to Australia in August 2018 to land the title in the backyard of Sydney's Billy Dib. It was announced in August 2018 Tevin Farmer had signed a co promotional deal with Dibella Entertainment and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing USA with his first bout being aired on the new sports streaming platform DAZN.

Personal life

Farmer's great uncle is Joe Gans who was the first ever native born black American to ever win a world title. In July 2017 Farmer suffered a career threatening injury when he was shot in the hand during an altercation at his nieces birthday party where he attempted to disarm the person holding the gun and was told by doctors he would never box again.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37Loss30–5–1 Joseph DiazUD12Jan 30, 2020 Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida, U.S.Lost IBF super featherweight title
36Win30–4–1 Guillaume FrenoisUD12Jul 27, 2019 College Park Center, Arlington, Texas, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
35Win29–4–1 Jono CarrollUD12Mar 15, 2019 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
34Win28–4–1 Francisco FonsecaUD12Dec 15, 2018 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
33Win27–4–1 James TennysonKO5, 1:44Oct 20, 2018 TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
32Win26–4–1 Billy DibUD12Aug 3, 2018 Technology Park, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant IBF super featherweight title
3125–4–1 Kenichi OgawaNC12Dec 9, 2017 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Vacant IBF super featherweight title at stake;
Originally a SD win for Ogawa, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test
30Win25–4–1 Arturo Santos ReyesUD10Apr 29, 2017 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29Win24–4–1 Dardan ZenunajUD10Dec 2, 2016 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained WBC-NABF super featherweight title
28Win23–4–1 Orlando RizoUD8Oct 14, 2016 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27Win22–4–1 Ivan RedkachUD10Jul 30, 2016 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
26Win21–4–1 Gamaliel DiazUD10Mar 30, 2016 B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York, New York, U.S.Won vacant WBC-NABF super featherweight title
25Win20–4–1 Daulis Prescott8, 0:52Aug 8, 2015 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
24Win19–4–1 Angel LunaUD8Apr 17, 2015 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
23Win18–4–1 Viktor ChernousUD8Jan 9, 2015 Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
22Win17–4–1 Dominic CocaTKO1, 1:41Oct 11, 2014 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia, U.S.
21Win16–4–1 Emanuel GonzalezUD10Jun 13, 2014 House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
20Win15–4–1 Noel EchevarriaUD8Jan 31, 2014 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win14–4–1 Carlos Vinan6, 3:00Dec 11, 2013 Econo Lodge, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18Win13–4–1 Camilo PerezUD8Oct 25, 2013 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win12–4–1 Johnny FrazierUD8Jul 20, 2013 The Outdoor Miage, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
16Win11–4–1 Victor VasquezTKO8, 1:58Jun 15, 2013 Casino Resort, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won UBC International lightweight title
15Win10–4–1 Jesus BayronUD4Apr 26, 2013 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win9–4–1 Esteban RodriguezUD6Mar 15, 2013 Convention Center, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13Win8–4–1 John WilloughbyUD6Feb 16, 2013 Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
12Loss7–4–1 José PedrazaTKO8, 0:47Oct 12, 2012 Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S.
11Win7–3–1 Rasool ShakoorUD8Jul 28, 2012 Civic Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
10Win6–3–1 Tyrone Luckey4Jun 1, 2012 Sands Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Win5–3–1 Kareem CooleyUD6May 12, 2012 The NAC, Newton Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8Loss4–3–1 Kamil ŁaszczykUD8Mar 24, 2012 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For vacant WBO Youth super featherweight title
7Win4–2–1 Tim Witherspoon Jr6Jan 13, 2012 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win3–2–1 Ian JamesTKO2, 0:23Dec 15, 2011 Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
5Draw2–2–1 Frank De Alba4Nov 18, 2011 Crowne Plaza Resort, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Loss2–2 Josh BowlesUD4Oct 21, 2011 Rodeway Inn, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3Win2–1 Joshua ArochoUD4Sep 9, 2011 Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win1–1 Angelo Ward4Apr 15, 2011 Maryland Sportsplex, Millersville, Maryland, U.S.
1Loss0–1 Oscar Santana4, 0:24Feb 10, 2011 Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.