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Howard Davis Jr. is a former American professional boxer who competed from 1975 to 1996. He is best known for winning the 1976 Olympic gold medal in the lightweight division and for his professional career, which included a win over Roberto Duran. Davis was born in Glen Cove, New York, on February 14, 1956. He began boxing at the age of nine and was trained by his father, Howard Davis Sr., a former professional boxer. He won the New York Golden Gloves championship in 1974 and 1975. In 1976, Davis won the Olympic gold medal in the lightweight division. He was the first American to win a gold medal in boxing since 1960. After the Olympics, Davis turned professional and won his first professional fight in 1977. Davis went on to have a successful professional career, winning the WBC lightweight title in 1981 and the WBA lightweight title in 1983. He also fought Roberto Duran in 1982, winning by unanimous decision. Davis retired from boxing in 1996 with a record of 36 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003. As of 2021, Howard Davis Jr.’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.

Popular As Howard Edward Davis Jr.
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Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 14 February 1956
Birthday 14 February
Birthplace Glen Cove, New York, U.S.
Date of death 30 December 2015,
Died Place Plantation, Florida, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Howard Davis Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements

At 59 years old, Howard Davis Jr. height is 1.77 m and Weight 60 kg.

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Height 1.77 m
Weight 60 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Children Dyah Ali Davis, Howard Davis III

Howard Davis Jr. Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Howard Davis Jr. worth at the age of 59 years old? Howard Davis Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Howard Davis Jr.'s net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2015

In the summer of 2015 Davis learned that he had incurable, late-stage lung cancer. He died on December 30, 2015 from the disease at the age of 59.

2013

He turned professional after the Olympics and went on to compile a professional record of 36–6–1 with 14 knockouts. He retired in 1996. After retirement he became a trainer. Eventually he worked as boxing director at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, where he trained both amateur and professional boxers and MMA fighters. He was also a motivational speaker and a musician.

He finished with a professional record of 36–6–1 with 14 KO's.

2009

In July 2009, Glen Cove honored Davis by naming a street after him. The Mayor also proclaimed July 10 as Howard Davis Day in honor of both father and son.

1996

Davis turned professional in 1977. After winning his first thirteen fights, he challenged Jim Watt for the WBC lightweight title in 1980. Watt won by a fifteen-round unanimous decision. In 1984, with a record of 26–1, Davis fought Edwin Rosario for the WBC lightweight title. Rosario retained his title with a twelve-round split decision. His final attempt to win a world title came in 1988. Davis was stunningly knocked out in the first round by IBF junior welterweight champion Buddy McGirt. He retired after the fight. In 1994, Davis launched a comeback as a middleweight. He retired for good after losing by second-round knockout to Dana Rosenblatt on April 13, 1996.

1976

As an amateur, Davis was trained by his father, a former boxer. He had an outstanding amateur career. In 1976, Davis won the Olympic gold medal in the lightweight division in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Davis was also named the Outstanding Boxer of the 1976 Olympics and given the Val Barker Trophy. His Olympic teammates included Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Spinks and Leon Spinks.

In August 1976, Davis' hometown of Glen Cove, New York honored Davis with a parade for his Olympic achievement, which was attended by Lt. Governor Mary Anne Krupsak.

1956

Howard Edward Davis Jr. (February 14, 1956 – December 30, 2015) was an American amateur and professional boxer. Growing up on Long Island as the eldest of 10 children, Davis first learned boxing from his father. After being inspired by a movie about Muhammad Ali, Davis embarked on his amateur career. He won the 1976 Olympic gold medal one week after his mother died. He was also awarded the Val Barker Trophy at the Olympics, beating out such boxers as Sugar Ray Leonard, Michael Spinks and Leon Spinks.

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