Patrick Day

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.

For the American jockey, see Pat Day.
For the Irish holiday, see Saint Patrick's Day.

Patrick Day
Statistics
Weight(s)Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
NationalityAmerican
BornAugust 9, 1992
Freeport, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 2019 (aged 27)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights22
Wins17
Wins by KO6
Losses4
Draws1

Early life and education

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

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

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
Professional record summary
22 fights 17 wins 4 losses
By knockout 6 2
By decision 11 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
22 Loss 17–4–1 Charles Conwell KO 10 (10), 1:46 Oct 12, 2019 Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. For IBF-USBA light middleweight title
21 Loss 17–3–1 Carlos Adames UD 10 Jun 28, 2019 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. For WBC-NABF and WBO-NABO light middleweight titles
20 Win 17–2–1 Ismail Iliev UD 10 Feb 2, 2019 The Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
19 Win 16–2–1 Elvin Kyala UD 10 Oct 27, 2018 Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, USA Retained WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
18 Win 15–2–1 Kyrone Davis UD 10 Mar 3, 2018 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
17 Win 14–2–1 Eric Walker UD 10 Jul 15, 2017 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S. Won WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
16 Win 13–2–1 Virgilijus Stapulionis UD 10 Nov 26, 2016 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.

See also

References
  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. 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. "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.
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