Bermane Stiverne

Bermane Stiverne (born November 1, 1978) is a Haitian-Canadian professional boxer who held the WBC heavyweight title from 2014 to 2015.

Amateur career

Stiverne started boxing at the age of 19. As an amateur he won a silver medal in the super heavyweight division at the 2005 National Championships, as well as bronze in 2003 and 2004. In international competition he beat Robert Helenius (points) and David Price (knockout). His total amateur record was 49 wins and 10 losses. Stiverne commented about his absence from the Olympics: "In a qualifying tournament in Mexico I met a Mexican fighter in the semi-finals and I was robbed. I knocked him down three times but still they gave him the decision and the place in Olympics." That fighter was Mexican-American George Garcia.^[1]

Professional career

He turned professional under Don King and knocked out his first twelve opponents with his trademark left hook. He is currently fighting out of Las Vegas.

In 2007 he lost by TKO to Demetrice King. In January 2011, he fought and KOd Kertson Manswell in the 2 round. He won the vacant WBC International, vacant WBC USNBC and vacant WBA Fedelatin heavyweight titles. He fought Ray Austin on June 25, 2011 for the vacant WBC Silver Heavyweight title. Stiverne won the fight by a 10 round TKO, becoming the mandatory challenger for the WBC heavyweight championship, then held by Vitali Klitschko.

After Klitschko vacated the title in December 2013, Stiverne was signed to fight Chris Arreola for the vacant title. On May 10, 2014, Stiverne won the title after a sixth-round knockout of Arreola, becoming the first Haitian-born boxer to win a world heavyweight championship, as well as the first out of the province of Quebec, to win the WBC world heavyweight championship.^[2][3][4] He was congratulated via social media by notable Haitian personalities on this accomplishment, including, the former President of Haiti, Michel Martelly,^[5] 3 time Grammy award winner, Wyclef Jean,^[6] Washington Redskins wide-receiver, Pierre Garcon,^[7] and former 2 time world champion boxer, Andre Berto.^[8] Stiverne lost his WBC title against American Deontay Wilder on January 17, 2015, at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, by a wide unanimous decision. Following the fight, Stiverne was hospitalized and diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis.^[9]

Personal life

Stiverne was born in Plaine-du-Nord, Haiti. He is the youngest of 14 children, having eight sisters and five brothers.^[10] In July 2011, he volunteered at the Welcome Hall Mission in Montreal, to offer training and inspiration to local homeless youth.^[11] Stiverne is known to be a fan of the Miami Heat.^[12]

Professional boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
29	N/A	N/A	Alexander Povetkin	N/A	– (12)	Dec 17, 2016	Yekaterinburg, Russia	For vacant WBC interim heavyweight title
28	Win	25–2–1	Derric Rossy	UD	10	Nov 14, 2015	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
27	Loss	24–2–1	Deontay Wilder	UD	12	Jan 17, 2015	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Lost WBC heavyweight title
26	Win	24–1–1	Chris Arreola	TKO	6 (12), 2:02	May 10, 2014	Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.	Won vacant WBC heavyweight title
25	Win	23–1–1	Chris Arreola	UD	12	Apr 27, 2013	Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.
24	Win	22–1–1	Willie Herring	UD	8	Apr 14, 2012	Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.
23	Win	21–1–1	Ray Austin	TKO	10 (12), 0:43	Jun 25, 2011	Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title
22	Win	20–1–1	Kertson Manswell	TKO	2 (10), 1:52	Feb 29, 2011	Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.	Won vacant WBA Fedelatin, WBC International, and WBC–USNBC heavyweight titles
21	Win	19–1–1	Ramon Hayes	KO	1 (8), 2:08	Nov 11, 2010	Corona Theatre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
20	Win	18–1–1	Jerry Butler	TKO	7 (8), 1:34	Oct 31, 2009	Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
19	Draw	17–1–1	Charles Davis	MD	6	Apr 29, 2009	Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
18	Win	17–1	Robert Hawkins	UD	8	Feb 14, 2009	BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
17	Win	16–1	Lyle McDowell	KO	1 (8)	Dec 20, 2008	Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland
16	Win	15–1	Brad Gregory	TKO	1 (8), 2:35	Jul 11, 2008	Uniprix Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
15	Win	14–1	Jimmy Haynes	KO	1 (8), 2:08	Mar 27, 2008	Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
14	Win	13–1	Edward Gutierrez	TKO	1 (8), 2:58	Oct 6, 2007	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
13	Loss	12–1	Demetrice King	TKO	4 (8), 1:59	Jul 7, 2007	The Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Earl Ladson	KO	3 (8), 2:10	Apr 28, 2007	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	John Clark	TKO	1 (6), 2:59	Mar 2, 2007	Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, Indiana, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Harold Sconiers	KO	1 (6), 2:05	Feb 3, 2007	Silver Spurs Arena, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Otis Mills	TKO	1 (6), 1:48	Jan 6, 2007	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Charles Brown	KO	2 (6), 2:03	Oct 7, 2006	Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Franklin Lawrence	TKO	1 (4), 0:57	Jul 8, 2006	Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Marcus Dear	TKO	3 (4), 2:44	Apr 8, 2006	Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	John Turlington	TKO	1 (4), 2:23	Jan 7, 2006	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	James Harrison	TKO	1 (4), 1:16	Dec 1, 2005	The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Gary Lavender	TKO	1 (4), 2:32	Oct 27, 2005	The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Benny Bland	TKO	1 (4), 1:02	Sep 9, 2005	The Frosted Mug, Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Roy Matthews	TKO	1 (4), 1:26	Jul 29, 2005	The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.	Professional debut

Titles in boxing

References

External links

• Official website
• Professional boxing record for Bermane Stiverne from BoxRec