Edner Cherry

Edner Cherry (born July 21, 1982) is a Bahamian professional boxer and two-time world title challenger.[1]

Edner Cherry
Cherry in 2007
Statistics
Nickname(s)Cherry Bomb
Weight(s)Super featherweight
Lightweight
Light welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
NationalityBahamian
Born (1982-07-21) July 21, 1982
Nassau, Bahamas
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins37
Wins by KO19
Losses7
Draws2
No contests1

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 (3-2-2 as of July 2002). 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 (2006) 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
47 fights 37 wins 7 losses
By knockout 19 0
By decision 18 7
Draws 2
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
47 Win 37–7–2 (1) Dennis Galarza UD 10 Apr 13, 2018 Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
46 Win 36–7–2 (1) Omar Douglas UD 10 Apr 4, 2017 Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
45 Win 35–7–2 (1) Haskell Rhodes UD 10 Jun 28, 2016 Sands Bethlehem Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
44 Loss 34–7–2 (1) José Pedraza SD 12 Oct 3, 2015 U.S. Bank Arena, Ohio, Cincinnati, US For IBF super featherweight title
43 Win 34–6–2 (1) Luis Cruz KO 9 (10) Jul 11, 2015 USF Sundome, Tampa, Florida, US
42 Win 33–6–2 (1) Osumanu Akba TKO 2 (10) Oct 18, 2014 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
41 Win 32–6–2 (1) Robert Osiobe UD 8 Apr 4, 2014 Liacouras, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
40 Win 31–6–2 (1) Vicente Escobedo TKO 6 (10) Feb 16, 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
39 Win 30–6–2 (1) Juan Carlos Martinez MD 10 Apr 4, 2012 Cicero Stadium 1909 S. Laramie, Cicero, US
38 Win 29–6–2 (1) Guillermo Sanchez UD 8 Feb 24, 2012 UIC Pavilio, Chicago, Illinois, US
37 NC 28–6–2 (1) Eric Aiken NC 1 (10) Sep 23, 2011 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, US
36 Win 28–6–2 Ever Luis Perez TKO 2 (6) Jan 8, 2011 Island Grove Park Exhibit Hall, Greely, US
35 Win 27–6–2 Delvin Placencia KO 2 (8) Feb 27, 2010 Bell Auditorium, Auga, US
34 Win 26–6–2 Hevinson Herrera TKO 1 (8) Feb 19, 2010 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida US
33 Win 25–6–2 Jovann Jones TKO 3 (6) Dec 17, 2009 Commerce Casino, Commerce, US
32 Loss 24–6–2 Timothy Bradley UD 12 Sep 13, 2008 Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, US For WBC light welterweight title
31 Win 24–5–2 Stevie Johnston KO 10 (10) May 5, 2008 The Field House, Camp Lejuene, US
30 Win 23–5–2 Wes Ferguson TKO 6 (10) Dec 8, 2007 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas US
29 Win 22–5–2 Wes Ferguson UD 10 Jun 13, 2007 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
28 Loss 21–5–2 Paulie Malignaggi UD 10 Feb 17, 2007 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, US
27 Win 21–4–2 Daniel Alicea TKO 12 (12) Aug 11, 2006 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, US Won vacant NABF Lightweight title
26 Win 20–4–2 Monty Meza Clay TKO 11 (12) May 12, 2006 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa US
25 Loss 19–4–2 José Santa Cruz UD 12 Feb 4, 2006 Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso
24 Win 19–3–2 Marco Angel Perez KO 1 (12) Jan 13, 2006 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
23 Win 18–3–2 Juan Polo Perez UD 8 May 13, 2005 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
22 Loss 17–3–2 Ricky Quiles SD 12 Feb 4, 2005 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, US
21 Win 17–2–2 Jamie Rangel MD 12 Oct 22, 2004 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
20 Win 16–2–2 Antonio Ramirez TKO 5 (10) Jul 27, 2004 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
19 Win 15–2–2 Juan Gomez KO 8 (12) Apr 23, 2004 Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, Carolina, PR
18 Win 14–2–2 Isidro Tejedor UD 10 Mar 26, 2004 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
17 Win 13–2–2 Marty Robbins UD 10 Jan 23, 2004 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
16 Win 12–2–2 Jadschi Green TKO 1 (8) Nov 14, 2003 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
15 Win 11–2–2 Reggie Sanders UD 8 Sep 12, 2003 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
14 Win 10–2–2 Rashaan Abdul Blackburn UD 6 Jun 6, 2003 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
13 Win 9–2–2 Mauricio Juilio UD 8 Mar 23, 2003 Convention Center, Coconut Grove, US
12 Win 8–2–2 Antonio Davis TKO 2 (4) Feb 1, 2003 Jarrell's Gym, Savannah, US
11 Win 7–2–2 Jaime Palma UD 6 Jan 17, 2003 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
10 Win 6–2–2 Jaime Palma UD 6 Jan 17, 2003 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
9 Win 5–2–2 Carmelo Ramos TKO 2 (4) Dec 20, 2002 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US
8 Win 5–2–2 Francisco Ginorio TKO 2 (6) Sep 21, 2002 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
8 Win 4–2–2 Meacher Major SD 4 Aug 9, 2002 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, US
7 Loss 3–2–2 Rafael Sierra SD 4 Jun 15, 2002 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
6 Win 3–1–2 Vinnie Pezzulo UD 4 Apr 19, 2002 USF Sundome, Tampa, US
5 Draw 2–1–2 Rafael Sierra PTS 4 Feb 22, 2002 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, US
4 Win 2–1–1 Javier Gonzalez TKO 3 (4) Feb 15, 2002 Hyatt Regency, Tampa, US
3 Loss 1–1–1 Jose Leonardo Cruz MD 4 Jun 2, 2001 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, US
2 Draw 1–0–1 Mirko Wolf PTS 4 May 11, 2001 Civic Center, Savannah, US
1 Win 1–0 Joe Johnson UD 4 Apr 7, 2001 Hyatt Regency, Tampa, US

References
  1. Sturrup, Fred (13 January 2014). "Pro Boxing Looking Forward to More Activities in 2014". The Nassau Guardian. Archived from the original on 15 April 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2014.


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