Renold Quinlan Explained

Renold Quinlan
Realname:Renold Vatubua Quinlan
Nickname:Dunghutti Destroyer
Weight:Super-middleweight
Nationality:Australian
Birth Date:1989 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Sydney, Australia
Style:Orthodox
Total:32
Wins:17
Ko:12
Losses:15

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.

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

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Loss12–4Joshua BuatsiTKO1 (10), 22 December 2018
15Loss12–3Damien HooperTKO9 (10) 7 April 2018
14Win12–2Alexander BajawaKO1 (10) 20 October 2018
13Loss11–2Chris Eubank Jr.TKO10 (12), 4 February 2017
12Win11–1Daniel GealeKO2 (12), 14 October 2016
11Win10–1Michael Van NimwegenKO8 (10), 12 December 2015
10Win9–1Ricardo RamalloTKO1 (10), 27 June 2015
9Loss8–1Jake CarrUD103 December 2014
8Win8–0Dechapon Suwunnalird4 (6), 9 April 2014
7Win7–0Joel CaseyUD829 January 2014
6Win6–0Joseph KwadjoUD827 November 2013
5Win5–0Aswin CabuyTKO1 (6), 27 September 2013
4Win4–0Tim Kanofski68 August 2013
3Win3–0Marlon Toby44 February 2011
2Win2–0Mick PorterTKO2 (4), 11 January 2010
1Win1–0Peme Lilomaiava2 (4), 30 July 2008

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: IBO super middleweight champion: Renold Quinlan. 3 July 2015. dailytelegraph. Elmerhebe. Tarik.
  2. News: Cabenatabua. Leone. Medical Centre Backs Quinlan. 14 May 2015. fijisun. Leone Cabenatabua. 2 April 2015.
  3. Web site: Hooper vs Quinlan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets . 2022-04-08 . Box.Live . en-US.
  4. Web site: Boxing Clever . Hogan Beats Kelly in WBO Eliminator: Hooper Stops Quinlan . boxingscene . Boxing Clever . 7 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Buatsi vs Quinlan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets . 2022-04-08 . Box.Live . en-US.