Brian Baronet
| Brian Baronet | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Brian Baronet |
| Weight(s) | Light Welterweight |
| Nationality |  South African |
| Born | 7 August 1960 Durban, South Africa |
| Died | 17 June 1988 (aged 27) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 38 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
Brian Baronet (7 August 1960 - 17 June 1988) was a former professional boxer.
Beginnings[]
Baronet began his career in 1980, winning his first professional appearance against Paulus Shozi with a TKO. He won eighteen consecutive fights before his first defeat against Lorenzo Garcia in March 1983.
After his victory against Domingo Ayala in July 1985, and with a record of 29 wins and 1 defeat, Baronet was in reach of a shot at the world title. These plans were derailed when he suffered a surprise defeat against Arthur Mayisela in his next fight.
In an attempt to work his way back to another shot, he set off on a tour of the United States, winning his first three fights, before losing to Harold Brazier in a tenth-round TKO.
On returning to South Africa at the end of 1986, Baronet retired, with a record of 36 wins, 19 by knockout, and 3 defeats.
Baronet was drawn out of retirement in 1988, winning his first two comeback fights before his ill-fated bout with Kenny Vice.
Death[]
Baronet died three days after being knocked out by Kenny Vice on 14 June 1988. Baronet had been involved in an automobile accident four days earlier.[1] Although he was passed fit after the accident, Andries Steyn claimed that Baronet had been unconscious in the vehicle and had suffered bleeding on the brain.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "South African welterweight boxer Brian Baronet is listed in..." UPI. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ MegaDVision (2014-10-16). "Brian Baronet. The Golden boy". Retrieved 2019-05-01.
External links[]
- 1960 births
- Sportspeople from Durban
- South African male boxers
- Deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing
- 1988 deaths
- Light-welterweight boxers