Renold Quinlan

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Renold Quinlan
Born
Renold Vatubua Quinlan

(1989-07-07) 7 July 1989 (age 34)
Sydney, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Other namesDunghutti Destroyer
Statistics
Weight(s) Super-middleweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins17
Wins by KO12
Losses15

Renold Vatubua Quinlan (born 7 July 1989) is an Australian professional boxer of Indigenous and Fijian descent. Best known for knocking out former world champion Daniel Geale, Quinlan held the IBO super-middleweight title from 2016 to 2017.

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Background

Quinlan, who grew up in Minto and Rosemeadow and attended Sarah Redfern High School. [1] His amateur career stands at 12–3. His maternal grandfather, Sailosi Vatubua, represented Fiji in amateur boxing and won the gold medal at the 1966 South Pacific Games in Nouméa. [2]

Career

Since turning pro in 2008, Quinlan had a lay off for nearly 2 years before returning in early 2010, then had a fight a year later, early 2011. Then he had another 2 years off. A few of his fights have been on undercards against his good friend Anthony Mundine. He also trains out of Grant's Fitness Revolution. His trainer is Lepani Wilson.

Quinlan vs. Geale

On 14 October 2016 Quinlan travelled to fight Daniel Geale on his home soil of Tasmania and he had his biggest win to date, with a victory over former IBF & WBA Middleweight Champion with a sensational 2nd round knockout.

Quinlan vs. Eubank Jr.

On 4 February 2017 Renold Quinlan was stopped in the 10th round by Chris Eubank Jr via TKO, losing his IBO super middleweight title in the process.

Quinlan vs. Damien Hooper

On 7 April 2018 Quinlan stepped up to light heavyweight division for the bout with long time rival Damien Hooper for the WBO International light heavyweight title. Hooper was ranked #9 by the WBO at light heavyweight. [3] Quinlan and Hooper are considered two of the most talented boxers in Australia. In a very entertaining and fast-paced brawl Hooper was controlling early rounds but the balance of the fight changed early in the fifth round with Quinlan dropping Hooper twice in the 5th round and Hooper eventually won the bout in the 9th round by TKO. [4]

Quinlan vs. Buatsi

In his next fight, Quinlan fought undefeated prospect Joshua Buatsi. Buatsi was ranked #9 by the WBA at light heavyweight. Buatsi won the fight convincingly with a first round TKO. [5]

Professional record

16 fights12 wins4 losses
By knockout83
By decision41
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Loss12–4 Joshua Buatsi TKO1 (10), 1:50 22 December 2018 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor WBA International light heavyweight title
15Loss12–3 Damien Hooper TKO9 (10) {{{1}}}7 April 2018 Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane For the WBO International light heavyweight title
14Win12–2Alexander BajawaKO1 (10) {{{1}}}20 October 2018Suntec Int. Convention Centre, Singapore
13Loss11–2 Chris Eubank Jr. TKO10 (12), 2:074 February 2017 Olympia, London, EnglandLost IBO super-middleweight title
12Win11–1 Daniel Geale KO2 (12), 1:1414 October 2016Silverdome Basketball Stadium, Launceston, AustraliaWon vacant IBO super-middleweight title
11Win10–1Michael Van NimwegenKO8 (10), 1:5612 December 2015Alexandria Basketball Stadium, Perry Park, AustraliaWon PABA interim super-middleweight title
10Win9–1Ricardo RamalloTKO1 (10), 2:4627 June 2015 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Victoria, AustraliaWon vacant IBO International super-middleweight title
9Loss8–1Jake CarrUD103 December 2014 Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, AustraliaFor Australian super-middleweight title
8Win8–0Dechapon SuwunnalirdKO4 (6), 1:469 April 2014Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia
7Win7–0Joel CaseyUD829 January 2014 Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Australia
6Win6–0Joseph KwadjoUD827 November 2013 Allphones Arena, Sydney
5Win5–0Aswin CabuyTKO1 (6), 1:1827 September 2013RSL Club, Dubbo, Australia
4Win4–0Tim KanofskiMD68 August 2013Southport RSL Club, Southport, Australia
3Win3–0Marlon TobyUD44 February 2011Croatian Club, Punchbowl, Australia
2Win2–0Mick PorterTKO2 (4), 1:4911 January 2010Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia
1Win1–0Peme LilomaiavaTKO2 (4), 0:4530 July 2008Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, AustraliaProfessional debut

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References

  1. ↑ Elmerhebe, Tarik. "IBO super middleweight champion: Renold Quinlan". dailytelegraph. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  2. ↑ Cabenatabua, Leone (2 April 2015). "Medical Centre Backs Quinlan". Leone Cabenatabua. fijisun. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Hooper vs Quinlan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
  4. ↑ Boxing Clever. "Hogan Beats Kelly in WBO Eliminator: Hooper Stops Quinlan". boxingscene. Boxing Clever. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
  5. ↑ "Buatsi vs Quinlan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Piotr Wilczewski 		IBO International super-middleweight champion
27 June 2015 – Oct 2015
Vacated		Vacant
Vacant
Title last held by
Zac Dunn 		PABA super-middleweight champion
Interim title
12 December 2015 – Mar 2016
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jayde Mitchell
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Zac Dunn 		IBO super-middleweight champion
14 October 2016 – 4 February 2017		Succeeded by
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