George Blades (boxer)


George Blades is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2014 and challenged for the WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles in 2007.

Professional career

On June 16, 2007, Blades fought Zsolt Erdei for the Lineal and WBO Light Heavyweight titles, but lost by eleventh-round technical knockout.
On September 28, 2013, Blades fought Jean Pascal, but lost by fifth-round technical knockout.
On June 21, 2014, Blades fought Chad Dawson, but lost by first-round knockout.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Loss23–7 Marcus BrowneKO1, 1:2511 Dec 2014 Pechanga Resort and Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
29Loss23–6 Chad DawsonKO1, 2:3521 Jun 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
28Loss23–5 Jean PascalTKO5, 2:5428 Sep 2013 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
27Win23–4 James MorrowTKO7, 2:1816 Feb 2013 Dupont Pavilion State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
26Win22–4 Shawn KirkUD65 Jun 2010 National Guard Armory, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
25Loss21–4 Jose Luis HerreraTKO3, 1:1823 Jan 2008 Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
24Loss21–3 Zsolt ErdeiTKO11, 2:2716 Jun 2007 Syma Sport and Events Centre, Budapest, HungaryFor WBO and lineal light heavyweight titles
23Win21–2 John Romans WilliamTKO7, 0:5319 Jan 2007 Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC Latino light heavyweight title
22Win20–2 Tyrone JacksonUD610 Sep 2004 Henry Fonda Theater, Hollywood, California, U.S.
21Win19–2 Kevin MillerTKO3, 1:197 May 2004 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.Won vacant NABC cruiserweight title
20Win18–2 Paul EakleTKO2, 1:3225 Nov 2003 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
19Win17–2 Tyrone MuexTKO3, 1:5326 Sep 2003 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
18Loss16–2 Charles Tanner1029 Jul 2003 Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
17Win16–1 John Basil JacksonUD48 May 2003 Trap Nightclub, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
16Win15–1 Michael ShanksKO1, 1:3315 Feb 2003 Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
15Loss14–1 Nick CookUD820 Jul 2002 Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.For USA Indiana State light heavyweight title
14Win14–0 John Basil JacksonTKO4, 0:501 Jun 2002 Cumberland Place, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
13Win13–0 Donnie PeneltonUD621 May 2002 8 Second Saloon, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
12Win12–0 Conley PersonKO126 Apr 2000 Horizon Theatre, Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
11Win11–0 Tyrone MackKO3, 1:3519 Apr 2002 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
10Win10–0 Curtis ReedTKO5 27 Jan 2001 Johanning Civic Center, Kokomo, Indiana, U.S.
9Win9–0 Gerald ArmfieldTKO2, 1:5821 Nov 2000 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
8Win8–0 Barton SpearsTKO2, 2:003 Oct 2000 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
7Win7–0 Reggie StricklandUD620 Jun 2000 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
6Win6–0 Marcel AlexanderKO1, 2:5211 Apr 2000 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5Win5–0 Michael Shanks4, 1:0329 Feb 2000 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
4Win4–0 Brian YatesUD423 Nov 1999 Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
3Win3–0 Larry HyattKO1, 2:0629 Oct 1999 Farm Bureau Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2Win2–0 John Moore42 Oct 1999 Aztar Casino, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
1Win1–0 Rick Enis2, 2:182 Sep 1999 Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.