About Eddie Davis
Born 1951. Eddie Davis is an American boxer.
Eddie Davis (born 4 October 1951, in Dillon, South Carolina, USA) was a professional light heavyweight boxer. Overall, he compiled a record of 34 wins (20 by knockout), 6 losses, and 1 draw.
Davis started his career by knocking out fellow boxer Otis Gordon in two rounds. His star rose with five more wins, but this streak ended with a draw with Mario Rosa. He won four more fights, but then lost to future champion Marvin Johnson and was knocked out by Pete McIntyre.
He lost in his first title fight to Dwight Qawi. Subsequently, he fought twice more for the world title, but lost to the undefeated Michael Spinks in 1984, on points, and later to Don Lalonde, by knockout. His loss to Don was his last fight.
Professional boxing record
Loss
TKO 2 27/11/1987
Win
TKO 9 26/09/1986
Win
UD 10 26/06/1986
Win
PTS 10 25/04/1986
Win
UD 10 28/02/1986
Win
DQ 6 17/10/1985
Loss
TKO 5 21/04/1985
Win
KO 3 08/12/1984
Win
KO 4 17/07/1984
Loss
UD 12 25/02/1984
Win
TKO 5 13/12/1983
Win
UD 12 24/08/1983
Win
TKO 8 13/05/1983
Win
UD 10 11/02/1983
Loss
TKO 11 20/11/1982
Win
TKO 6 11/06/1982
Win
KO 2 23/05/1982
Win
TKO 4 14/04/1982
Win
UD 10 28/11/1981
Win
KO 6 18/07/1981
Win
TKO 5 17/05/1981
Win
KO 7 24/04/1981
Loss
KO 2 27/09/1980
Win
KO 7 25/05/1980
Win
TKO 8 09/05/1980
Win
UD 8 23/02/1980
Win
KO 1 19/10/1979
Win
KO 3 03/08/1979
Win
MD 8 29/06/1979
Loss
KO 7 03/04/1978
Win
PTS 10 27/01/1978
Win
PTS 10 27/08/1977
Win
TKO 4 08/04/1977
Win
PTS 8 18/01/1977
Draw
PTS 10 05/11/1976
Win
KO 3 02/06/1976
Win
PTS 6 31/03/1976
Win
KO 1 24/01/1976
Win
DQ 2 28/11/1975
Win
KO 1 17/10/1975
Win
KO 2 12/09/1975
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Eddie Davis?
American boxer
When was Eddie Davis born?
Eddie Davis was born on 4 October 1951.
What is Eddie Davis's occupation?
Eddie Davis is a boxer.
What nationality is Eddie Davis?
Eddie Davis is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Eddie Davis (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Davis. https://biography.guide/eddie-davis/
MLA: "Eddie Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-davis/.
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