David Bey

David Bey
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Real name	David Bey
Nickname(s)	Hand Grenade
Rated at	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Nationality	United States
Born	March 11, 1957 (1957-03-11) (age 54) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	30
Wins	18
Wins by KO	14
Losses	11
Draws	1
No contests	0

David Bey (born 11 March 1957 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former USBA heavyweight champion who challenged the legendary Larry Holmes for the world title in 1985.

Bey was an outstanding amateur boxer who had taken up the sport to lose weight. He made his professional debut in 1981, defeating future undisputed world heavyweight champion James "Buster Douglas by second round kayo. He built up a record of 14-0, becoming the first man to stop the durable veteran contender George Chaplin (TKO4) as well as defeating future heavyweight champ Greg Page (W12) to capture the United States Boxing Association heavyweight championship.

In March 1985 Bey was given a title shot by long-reigning IBF heavyweight champion Larry Holmes. After a strong start Bey was knocked down twice and stopped by Holmes in the 10th round.

Bey never regained his confidence, losing his USBA title by 11th TKO to Trevor Berbick in his comeback fight, then being relegated to 'opponent' status for the remainder of his career, matched tough against the likes of James "Bonecrusher" Smith, Joe Bugner in Australia, Tyrell Biggs, Johnny DuPlooy in South Africa, Bruce Seldon, and Zeljko Mavrovic in Germany.

External links

• Professional boxing record for David Bey from BoxRec

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Name	Bey, David
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Date of birth	11 March 1957
Place of birth	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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