Age, Biography and Wiki
Howard Davis Jr. (Howard Edward Davis Jr.) was born on 14 February, 1956 in Glen Cove, New York, U.S., is an American boxer. Discover Howard Davis Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
| Popular As |
Howard Edward Davis Jr. |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| 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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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 59 years old group.
Howard Davis Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Howard Davis Jr. height is 1.77 m and Weight 60 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.77 m |
| Weight |
60 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Dyah Ali Davis, Howard Davis III |
Howard Davis Jr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. 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 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
Howard Davis Jr. Social Network
Timeline
Howard Edward Davis Jr. (February 14, 1956 – December 30, 2015) was an American 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 turned professional after the Olympics and went on to compile a professional record of 36–6–1 with 14 knockouts.
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 victory came just one week after his mother died of a heart attack.
Davis had an amateur record of 125–5.
Amateur accomplishments include:
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.
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 1981, Davis had his Olympic Gold Medal stolen from his home, only to be found years later by a landscaper on the side of the road.
After discovering the true value of the medal, the landscaper returned the medal to Davis.
Davis served as a boxing trainer to MMA fighters, including Chuck Liddell and fighters from American Top Team.
He also worked as a sports commentator, a public speaker, and a promoter for Fight Time Promotions.
Davis was a boxing coach/trainer for Chuck Liddell on The Ultimate Fighter 11.
Davis' wife Karla Guadamuz-Davis served as his Publicist and Business Manager.
Davis followed a strict vegetarian diet.
Davis' son Dyah is also a former professional boxer, who transitioned to a coaching career and is a boxing coach at the American Top Team.
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.
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.
As an amateur, Davis was trained by his father, a former boxer.
He had an outstanding amateur career.
He retired for good after losing by second-round knockout to Dana Rosenblatt on April 13, 1996.
He finished with a professional record of 36–6–1 with 14 KO's.
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.
