Bryant Jennings
| Bryant Jennings | |
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Jennings in 2013
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | By-By |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Reach | 84 in (213 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
September 25, 1984 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 21 |
| Wins | 19 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 2 |
Bryant Jennings (born September 25, 1984) is an American professional boxer who has challenged once for the unified world heavyweight title in 2015.
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.
Jennings was 13-4 as an amateur. He reached the finals of the 2009 National Golden Gloves, losing by decision to veteran Lenroy Thompson.
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.
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