Renold Vatubua Quinlan (born 7 July 1989) is an Australian 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.
Renold Quinlan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Renold Vatubua Quinlan 7 July 1989 Sydney, Australia |
| Other names | Dunghutti Destroyer |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super-middleweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 15 |
Background
editQuinlan, 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
editSince 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
editIn 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 boxing record
edit| 16 fights | 12 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 3 |
| By decision | 4 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Loss | 12–4 | Joshua Buatsi | TKO | 1 (10), 1:50 | 22 Dec 2018 | The O2 Arena, London, England | For WBA International light heavyweight title |
| 15 | Loss | 12–3 | Damien Hooper | TKO | 9 (10) {{{1}}} | 7 Apr 2018 | Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane | For the WBO International light heavyweight title |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | Alexander Bajawa | KO | 1 (10) {{{1}}} | 20 Oct 2018 | Suntec Int. Convention Centre, Singapore | |
| 13 | Loss | 11–2 | Chris Eubank Jr. | TKO | 10 (12), 2:07 | 4 Feb 2017 | Olympia, London, England | Lost IBO super-middleweight title |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Daniel Geale | KO | 2 (12), 1:14 | 14 Oct 2016 | Silverdome Basketball Stadium, Launceston, Australia | Won vacant IBO super-middleweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Michael Van Nimwegen | KO | 8 (10), 1:56 | 12 Dec 2015 | Alexandria Basketball Stadium, Perry Park, Australia | Won PABA interim super-middleweight title |
| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Ricardo Ramallo | TKO | 1 (10), 2:46 | 27 Jun 2015 | Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, Victoria, Australia | Won vacant IBO International super-middleweight title |
| 9 | Loss | 8–1 | Jake Carr | UD | 10 | 3 Dec 2014 | Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, Australia | For Australian super-middleweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Dechapon Suwunnalird | KO | 4 (6), 1:46 | 9 Apr 2014 | Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Joel Casey | UD | 8 | 29 Jan 2014 | Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Australia | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Joseph Kwadjo | UD | 8 | 27 Nov 2013 | Allphones Arena, Sydney | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Aswin Cabuy | TKO | 1 (6), 1:18 | 27 Sep 2013 | RSL Club, Dubbo, Australia | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Tim Kanofski | MD | 6 | 8 Aug 2013 | Southport RSL Club, Southport, Australia | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Marlon Toby | UD | 4 | 4 Feb 2011 | Croatian Club, Punchbowl, Australia | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Mick Porter | TKO | 2 (4), 1:49 | 11 Jan 2010 | Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Peme Lilomaiava | TKO | 2 (4), 0:45 | 30 Jul 2008 | Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia |
References
edit- ^ Elmerhebe, Tarik. "IBO super middleweight champion: Renold Quinlan". dailytelegraph. Retrieved 3 July 2015.
- ^ Cabenatabua, Leone (2 April 2015). "Medical Centre Backs Quinlan". Leone Cabenatabua. fijisun. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
- ^ "Hooper vs Quinlan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ Boxing Clever. "Hogan Beats Kelly in WBO Eliminator: Hooper Stops Quinlan". boxingscene. Boxing Clever. Retrieved 7 April 2018.
- ^ "Buatsi vs Quinlan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
External links
edit- Renold Quinlan on Facebook
- Boxing record for Renold Quinlan from BoxRec (registration required)
- Renold Quinlan - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live