Nickname(s) By-By Weight 103 kg Rated at Heavyweight Name Bryant Jennings Parents Anthony Jennings | Reach 84 in (213 cm) Role Boxer Division Heavyweight Nationality American Height 1.91 m Children Mason Jennings | |
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Bryant Jennings (born September 25, 1984) is an American professional boxer who has challenged once for the unified world heavyweight title in 2015.
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- Early life
- Amateur career
- Professional career
- Jennings vs Klitschko
- Jennings vs Ortiz
- Comeback
- References
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Early life
At Benjamin Franklin High School, Jennings played football, basketball and ran the 200 meters and participated in the shot-put. The 30-year-old father of 4-year-old Mason, Jennings played basketball at North Philly rec centers for years before he decided to box at the age of 24.
Amateur career
Jennings was 13-4 as an amateur. He reached the finals of the 2009 National Golden Gloves, losing by decision to veteran Lenroy Thompson.
Professional career
In 2012, Bryant earned a 10-round unanimous decision over fellow prospect Maurice Byarm (13-0-1), of Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21 at the Asylum Arena in South Philadelphia on the NBC Sports Network Fight Night opening card. Neither fighter had gone beyond six rounds before the bout, he took the bout on five days' notice.
He then fought his first name opponent in the former WBO heavyweight champion Siarhei Liakhovich on March 24, 2012. The fight took place at Aviator Sports Complex, Brooklyn, New York and was televised on NBC Sports. Jennings controlled the fight with his jab and power punches. He won the fight by TKO at the end of round nine.
Jennings then faced Steve Collins (25-1) on June 16, 2012 at the Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey. The fight was co-main event as part of NBC Sports Fight Night event, including Tomasz Adamek vs. Eddie Chambers. He won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds. On September 8, 2012 he won after only 35 seconds, knocking out Chris Koval. The fight took place at the Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey.
Jennings faced Bowie Topou on December 9, 2012 at McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia. The fight was aired on NBC Sports Fight Night. Jennings was knocked down in round 3, but quickly got back up and won in round 5; knocking out Topou 1 minute and 37 seconds in the round. He progressed to 16-0 and retains his title as the USBA Heavyweight Champion. He beat high-rank contender Mike Perez to earn title shot as mandatory challenger, No.1 WBC contender.
Jennings signed with promoters Gary Shaw and Antonio Leonard after buying out his existing agreement with Russell Peltz.
Jennings vs. Klitschko
Jennings faced heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on April 25, 2015 in Madison Square Garden for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO & The Ring Heavyweight titles. Klitschko won the fight due to his effective use of his jab and hard right cross keeping Jennings at bay, Klitschko won via unanimous decision with two judges scoring it 116-111 and the final judge scoring it 118-109. After the fight, Klitschko admitted that this was one of his hardest fights in years.
Jennings vs. Ortiz
Jennings lost by TKO to undefeated Cuban boxer and heavyweight contender Luis Ortiz on December 19, 2015.
Comeback
After not fighting for over a year after the Ortiz loss, Jennings signed with Top Rank.