Patrick Day

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American boxer (1992–2019)

Patrick Day

Born| August 9, 1992

Freeport, New York, U.S.

Died| October 16, 2019 (aged 27)

Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Nationality| American
Statistics
Weight(s)| Light middleweight
Height| 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach| 74 in (188 cm)
Stance| Orthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights| 22
Wins| 17
Wins by KO| 6
Losses| 4
Draws| 1

Patrick Day (August 9, 1992 – October 16, 2019)[2] was an American professional boxer. He died from brain trauma sustained in a knockout loss against Charles Conwell.

## Early life and education

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Day was born to Haitian immigrants in Freeport, New York, and was the youngest of four sons. His father was a doctor who used to box as a child, while his mother, Lyssa, was a translator at the United Nations.[3] During his professional boxing career, he earned an associate degree in nutrition from Nassau Community College, and a bachelor's degree in health and wellness from Kaplan University.[4]

## Career

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Day started boxing in 2006 under the guidance of former firefighter and boxing trainer Joe Higgins.[3] In 2012, he won the New York Golden Gloves tournament.[5] His amateur record was 75–5, including two national amateur championships. He was recognized as the number-one ranked amateur boxer in the United States in the 152-pound division, and served as a 2012 United States Olympic team alternate.[6]

Day rose to be a top-10 ranked light middleweight for the WBC and IBF. He also captured the regional WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title.[7] Day won 17 of his 22 professional fights, with four defeats and one draw.[8]

## Death

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Day suffered a traumatic brain injury during a knockout loss to Charles Conwell in a USBA super welterweight title bout on October 12, 2019, and died four days later.[9]

Boxing announcer Michael Buffer described Day as a "wonderful young man" and that "everyone in the boxing community is crushed", while WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said boxing had lost a "brave, kind and wonderful friend".[8] Conwell posted an open letter online that expressed his sorrow and regret.[8]

## Professional boxing record

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22 fights  | 17 wins  | 4 losses

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By knockout  | 6  | 2
By decision  | 11  | 2
Draws  | 1
No. | Result  | Record  | Opponent  | Type  | Round(s), time  | Date  | Age  | Location  | Notes

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22  | Loss  | 17–4–1  | Charles Conwell | KO  | 10 (10), 1:46 | Oct 12, 2019  | 27 years, 64 days  | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | For IBF-USBA super welterweight title;
Day died of injuries sustained in the fight.[10]
21  | Loss  | 17–3–1  | Carlos Adames | UD  | 10  | Jun 28, 2019  | 26 years, 323 days  | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. | For NABF and WBO NBAO super welterweight titles
20  | Win  | 17–2–1  | Ismail Iliev  | UD  | 10  | Feb 2, 2019  | 26 years, 177 days  | The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, California, U.S. | Retained WBC Continental Americas super welterweight title
19  | Win  | 16–2–1  | Elvin Ayala | UD  | 10  | Oct 27, 2018  | 26 years, 79 days  | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC Continental Americas super welterweight title
18  | Win  | 15–2–1  | Kyrone Davis  | UD  | 10  | Mar 3, 2018  | 25 years, 206 days  | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC Continental Americas super welterweight title
17  | Win  | 14–2–1  | Eric Walker  | UD  | 10  | Jul 15, 2017  | 24 years, 340 days  | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | Won WBC Continental Americas super welterweight title
16  | Win  | 13–2–1  | Virgilijus Stapulionis  | UD  | 10  | Nov 26, 2016  | 24 years, 109 days  | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. |
15  | Win  | 12–2–1  | Courtney Pennington  | UD  | 6  | Apr 23, 2016  | 23 years, 258 days  | Paramount Theatre, Huntington, New York, U.S. |
14  | Loss  | 11–2–1  | Carlos Garcia Hernandez  | TKO  | 1 (8), 1:18 | Nov 20, 2015  | 23 years, 103 days  | Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S. |
13  | Win  | 11–1–1  | Lenwood Dozier  | UD  | 8  | Jul 8, 2015  | 22 years, 333 days  | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. |
12  | Win  | 10–1–1  | Colby Courter  | TKO  | 1 (6), 2:25 | Apr 10, 2015  | 22 years, 244 days  | Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S. |
11  | Loss  | 9–1–1  | Alantez Fox | MD  | 8  | Jan 9, 2015  | 22 years, 153 days  | Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S. |
10  | Win  | 9–0–1  | Felipe Reyes  | UD  | 6  | Oct 15, 2014  | 22 years, 67 days  | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. |
9  | Win  | 8–0–1  | Brad Jackson  | TKO  | 2 (6), 0:15 | Jul 23, 2014  | 21 years, 348 days  | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. |
8  | Win  | 7–0–1  | Duane King  | KO  | 1 (6), 0:39 | Mar 21, 2014  | 21 years, 224 days  | Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S. |
7  | Win  | 6–0–1  | Guillermo Ibarra  | TKO  | 1 (6), 1:31 | Jan 31, 2014  | 21 years, 175 days  | Richard J. Codey Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
6  | Draw  | 5–0–1  | Urmat Ryskeldiev  | MD  | 6  | Nov 9, 2013  | 21 years, 92 days  | Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S. |
5  | Win  | 5–0  | Donald Ward  | UD  | 6  | Aug 14, 2013  | 21 years, 5 days  | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. |
4  | Win  | 4–0  | Carl Hill  | UD  | 4  | Jun 29, 2013  | 20 years, 324 days  | Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S. |
3  | Win  | 3–0  | Yusmani Abreu  | UD  | 4  | Apr 4, 2013  | 20 years, 238 days  | Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S. |
2  | Win  | 2–0  | Dominique Foster  | TKO  | 1 (4), 3:00 | Feb 21, 2013  | 20 years, 196 days  | Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S. |
1  | Win  | 1–0  | Zachariah Kelley  | TKO  | 1 (4), 0:59 | Jan 23, 2013  | 20 years, 167 days  | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S. |

## See also

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* List of deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing

## References

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1. ^ "Boxing record for Patrick Day". BoxRec.
2. ^ Vigdor, Neil (October 16, 2019). "Patrick Day, Boxer, Dies After Suffering Brain Injury in the Ring". The New York Times. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
3. ^ a b Kriegel, Mark (October 16, 2019). "'Pat saved my life. And now I'm praying God saves his'". ESPN. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
4. ^ Donovan, Jake (October 16, 2019). "Patrick Day's Tragic Passing – A Time To Remember a Good Man". Boxing Scene. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
5. ^ Bieler, Des (October 13, 2019). "Patrick Day hospitalized in extremely critical condition after fight". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
6. ^ Wood, Douglas (October 16, 2019). "Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after being knocked out". CNN. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
7. ^ "Day, 27, dies of brain injuries from Sat. knockout". ESPN.com. October 16, 2019.
8. ^ a b c "Patrick Day: Boxer dies in hospital four days after suffering brain injury in Charles Conwell fight". BBC Sport. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
9. ^ "Boxer Patrick Day Dead at 27 From Brain Injuries After KO Loss to Charles Conwell". TMZ. October 16, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
10. ^ "Boxer Patrick Day dies four days after being knocked out". CNN. October 16, 2019.

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