Ronald Gavril

Romanian boxer
73+1⁄2 in (187 cm)StanceOrthodox Boxing recordTotal fights25Wins22Wins by KO18Losses3
Medal record
Men’s Boxing
Representing  Romania
Romania National Amateur Boxing Championships
Gold medal – first place 2009 Arad Super Middleweight[1]
Gold medal – first place 2010 Bacău Super Middleweight[2]
Cadet World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Bucharest Middleweight[3]
European Union Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2005 Cagliari Middleweight

Ronald Gavril (born July 10, 1986) is a Romanian professional boxer. He is signed to Mayweather Promotions and is currently trained by Eddie Mustafa Muhammad.[4]

Early life and education

Ronald Gavril was born on 10 July 1986 in Bacău, Romania. He credits his two brothers for inspiring him to become a fighter. Although his brothers had been fighters for quite some time, Gavril only joined in 2002 the local boxing club SCM Bacău[5] in his hometown.[6][7]

Amateur career

As an amateur, he gained a lot of experience as he fought 180 times losing only 15 of those fights.[6] Ronald won in his career no less than ten national titles.[8] Twice he won "Centura de Aur" (the Golden Belt), one of the oldest trophies in the world amateur boxing.[8]

Gavril trained with the National Team of Romania eight-ten months out of the year.[7] He represented his country in international tournaments such as worlds and European (three each).[9] Ronald medalled in Cadet Worlds in 2003 and EU also later in his senior years.[10] Amateur Record: 165-15

Professional career

Gavril turned pro in 2011 at age 25 moving to Los Angeles from Romania, so he did not pursue his dream of representing his country in the London 2012 Olympics.[4] Early on in his professional career he struggled to find a trainer. Gavril was also having trouble getting fights. In May 2012, Ronald decided to move to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he currently resides.[4]

Floyd Mayweather and Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe took notice to Ronald's skills during his sparring sessions at The Mayweather Boxing Club. Ronald Gavril signed with Mayweather Promotions in March 2013.[7] Gavril won his first eleven fights before dropping a decision to veteran Elvin Ayala. Gavril bounced back by winning his next five bouts before facing Christopher Brooker for the NABF super middleweight title. Gavril stopped Brooker in the tenth and final round, having dropped him twice before that.[11]

Anthony Dirrell was slated to fight David Benavidez for the vacant WBC super middleweight title in September 2017.[12] However, on August 5, the WBC announced Dirrell was out due to injury. Instead, Benavidez would Gavril on September 8 for the vacant title.[13] In a close fight, Benavidez defeated Gavril after 12 rounds by split decision (117-111, 116–111, 111–116). With the win, Benavidez became the youngest champion in super middleweight history at the age of 20. Benavidez seemed to struggle with conditioning and he was knocked down in the final round.[14]

Benavidez vs. Gavril II

Immediately after the first bout, rematch talks began. Gavril thought he won the first bout and disputed the decision. Benavidez's promoter Sampson Promotions confirmed on October 2, 2017, that negotiations had begun with Mayweather Promotions for a rematch to take place in January 2018.[15] Benavidez stated he wanted to take the rematch to remove all doubt and set the record straight.[16] The bout took place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Paradise, Nevada.[17][18] Benavidez won via unanimous decision.[19][20] The fight averaged 458,000 viewers.[21]

Professional boxing record

27 fights 24 wins 3 losses
By knockout 19 0
By decision 5 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
27 Win 24–3 Argentina Marcelo Ruben Molina KO 2 (10), 1:10 2023-12-02 Mexico Coquimatlán, Mexico
26 Win 23–3 United States Khainell Wheeler MD 8 2023-02-18 United States Cow Palace, Daly City, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas Light Heavy
25 Win 22–3 Colombia Jose Miguel Torres TKO 6 (10), 3:00 2022-10-29 Mexico Coquimatlán, Mexico
24 Win 21–3 Mexico Edgar Romero TKO 6 (10), 1:25 2022-05-28 Mexico Plaza de Toros, Cancún, Mexico
23 Win 20–3 Mexico Miguel Vazquez TKO 3 (8), 1:22 2020-12-18 Mexico Hotel Wyndham Garden, Cancún, Mexico
22 Win 19–3 United States Antowyan Aikens TKO 2 (10), 2:20 2018-12-07 United States Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
21 Loss 18–3 United States David Benavidez UD 12 2018-02-17 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBC super middleweight title
20 Loss 18–2 United States David Benavidez SD 12 2017-09-08 United States The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBC super middleweight title
19 Win 18–1 United States Decarlo Pérez KO 3 (8), 2:24 2017-04-29 United States Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada
18 Win 17–1 United States Christopher Brooker TKO 10 (10), 2:04 2016-10-09 United States Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada Won vacant NABF super-middleweight title
17 Win 16–1 United States Juan Camilo Novoa TKO 4 (10), 2:08 2016-05-13 United States Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada
16 Win 15–1 United States Mariano Hilario TKO 4 (8), 2:05 2015-12-18 United States Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
15 Win 14–1 United States Scott Sigmon RTD 8 (10), 3:00 2015-09-12 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
14 Win 13–1 United States Jessie Nicklow UD 8 2015-06-21 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
13 Win 12–1 United States Oscar Riojas UD 8 2015-04-30 United States Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
12 Loss 11–1 United States Elvin Ayala UD 8 2015-03-28 United States Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
11 Win 11–0 Colombia Jose Miguel Rodriguez Berrio KO 1 (6), 2:59 2014-12-12 United States Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas
10 Win 10–0 United States Thomas Falowo TKO 7 (8), 2:14 2014-08-30 United States Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
9 Win 9–0 United States Tyrell Hendrix TKO 4 (8), 1:58 2014-05-03 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
8 Win 8–0 United States Cameron Allen TKO 3 (8), 1:46 2014-02-28 United States Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York
7 Win 7–0 United States Shujaa El Amin UD 8 2013-09-14 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
6 Win 6–0 United States Dave Courchaine KO 2 (6), 1:54 2013-08-24 United States StubHub Center, Carson, California
5 Win 5–0 United States Jas Phipps TKO 5 (6), 1:39 2013-07-19 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
4 Win 4–0 United States Roberto Yong TKO 3 (4), 2:12 2013-05-04 United States MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
3 Win 3–0 United States Kenneth Taylor Schmitz TKO 1 (4), 1:53 2012-07-06 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
2 Win 2–0 Latvia Andrejs Loginovs UD 4 2012-02-09 Romania Sala Rapid, Bucharest, Romania
1 Win 1–0 United States Gilbert Gastelum TKO 3 (4), 2:11 2011-12-01 United States Orange County Fair, Costa Mesa, California
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Gilberto Ramírez 		NABF super middleweight champion
October 10, 2016 – present 		Incumbent

References

  1. ^ "Campionat National Seniori 27.07 - 02.08.2009 Arad" (PDF). Federaţia Română de Box. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Campionatul National de Seniori 17.09 – 24.09.2010 Bacau" (PDF). Federaţia Română de Box. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  3. ^ "2003 Cadet World Amateur Boxing Championships". amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  4. ^ a b c "Ready to Thrill the World An Interview with Ronald Gavril". eastsideboxing.com. 11 August 2013.
  5. ^ ""Mister KO" din Bacău" (in Romanian). Prosport. 5 March 2010.
  6. ^ a b "Prospect Profile: Ronald 'The Thrill' Gavril (2-0, 1 KO)". fightfan.com. 3 July 2012.
  7. ^ a b c "Ronald Gavril, fighter profile". mayweatherpromotions.com. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  8. ^ a b "Campionul Gavril şi-a început cariera în boxul profesionist". impartialdebacau.ro. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
  9. ^ "Ronald Gavril face senzaţie la Las Vegas, în echipa celebrului pugilist Floyd Mayweather!" (in Romanian). Gazeta Sporturilor. 29 August 2014.
  10. ^ "Topclass Interview, Ronald Gavril". topclassboxing.co.uk. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  11. ^ NABF super middleweight title
  12. ^ "Anthony Dirrell vs. David Benavidez on 9/9 For WBC Title - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 19 July 2017.
  13. ^ "Dirrell out, Gavril in against Benavidez". 4 August 2017.
  14. ^ "David Benavidez Gets off the Floor, Beats Gavril for WBC Belt". 9 September 2017.
  15. ^ "Benavidez vs. Gavril Rematch in Play For January, Says Sampson". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  16. ^ "David Benavidez: I Wanted Gavril Again To Prove Doubters Wrong". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  17. ^ "Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios Finalized For Mandalay Bay". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  18. ^ "Benavidez: Gavril rematch will end in knockout". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  19. ^ "David Benavidez Beats Down Ronald Gavril, Wins Decision". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  20. ^ "Benavidez beats Gavril, retains 168-pound title". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  21. ^ "Garcia-Rios Peaked at 558K Viewers, Averaged 516K on Showtime". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2018-02-27.

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