Syd Vanderpool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Syd Vanderpool |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Jewel |
| Rated at | Super Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Reach | 75 in (190.5 cm) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Born | 23 September 1972 Kitchener, Ontario |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 23 |
| Losses | 4 |
Syd Vanderpool (born September 23, 1972) is a professional boxing coach and held the NABO (North American Boxing Organization) (super middleweight) title; he was ranked #1 in the world in 2004 by the International Boxing Federation.
Career
Vanderpool fought world champions Bernard Hopkins and Jeff Lacey, and had a victory over Glen Johnson.
After retiring from competitive boxing in May 2005 with a professional record of 35 wins and 4 losses with 23 ko's, Vanderpool became the CEO of the Boxing By Syd Athletic Centre in Kitchener. The youngest of five brothers, Vanderpool was encouraged by his father, who build a full size boxing ring in their backyard. According to Vanderpool, success is not about how great of a boxer one can be, but is measured by the quality of meaningful relationships acquired while working toward a goal.
Personal life
Syd has three children, Alexus, Destini and Jaelen, with his wife Michelle whom he has been married to since 2002. Syd also runs a successful boxing gym called SydFit, where he trains many young and old boxers, teaches fitness classes and continues to create a culture of Champions.
Professional boxing record
| 39 fights | 35 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 23 | 3 |
| By decision | 12 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 39 | Loss | 35–4 |  Alejandro Berrio |
KO | 9 (10), 2:13 | 22 Apr 2005 |  Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida |
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| 38 | Loss | 35–3 | Jeff Lacy |
TKO | 8 (12), 1:37 | 2 Oct 2004 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada |
For vacant IBF Super Middleweight title |
| 37 | Win | 35–2 |  Tito Mendoza |
UD | 12 | 17 Apr 2004 | Florida State Fairgrounds Hall, Tampa, Florida |
IBF Super Middleweight Title Eliminator |
| 36 | Win | 34–2 | Demetrius Jenkins |
TKO | 9 (10), 3:00 | 12 Jul 2003 | The Orleans, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| 35 | Win | 33–2 |  Jaffa Ballogou |
TKO | 2 (10), 1:51 | 14 Dec 2002 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Tyrus Armstead |
TKO | 10 (10), 1:02 | 1 Jun 2002 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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| 33 | Win | 31–2 |  Mondli Mbonambi |
UD | 10 | 1 Feb 2002 |  Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario |
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| 32 | Win | 30–2 | Arthur Allen |
TKO | 5 (10), 2:45 | 12 Oct 2001 | Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario |
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| 31 | Win | 29–2 | Shannon Miller |
TKO | 5 (8) | 17 Aug 2001 | Club International, Detroit |
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| 30 | Loss | 28–2 | Bernard Hopkins |
UD | 12 | 13 May 2000 | Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana |
For IBF Middleweight title |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 |  Glen Johnson |
UD | 12 | 28 Jan 2000 | The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana |
