Renold Quinlan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Renold Quinlan |
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| Real name | Renold Vatubua Quinlan |
| Nickname(s) | Dunghutti Destroyer |
| Rated at | Super-middleweight |
| Born | 7 July 1989 Sydney, Australia |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 17 |
| Wins by KO | 12 |
| Losses | 15 |
Renold Vatubua Quinlan, born on July 7, 1989, is an Australian professional boxer. He has both Indigenous and Fijian family roots. Renold is well-known for his powerful knockout win against former world champion Daniel Geale. He held the IBO super-middleweight boxing title from 2016 to 2017.
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Early Life and Family
Renold Quinlan grew up in the areas of Minto and Rosemeadow in Australia. He went to Sarah Redfern High School. Before becoming a professional, he had a good amateur boxing record, winning 12 out of 15 fights. Boxing runs in his family! His grandfather on his mother's side, Sailosi Vatubua, was also a boxer. Sailosi represented Fiji in amateur boxing and won a gold medal at the 1966 South Pacific Games.
Professional Boxing Journey
Renold Quinlan started his professional boxing career in 2008. He took some breaks from fighting early on. He sometimes fought on the same events as his friend, famous boxer Anthony Mundine. Renold trains at Grant's Fitness Revolution, and his coach is Lepani Wilson.
Big Fights and Title Wins
Quinlan vs. Daniel Geale
On October 14, 2016, Renold Quinlan traveled to Tasmania to fight Daniel Geale. This was a huge moment for Renold. Daniel Geale was a former world champion in the middleweight division. Renold surprised many people by winning with an amazing knockout in the second round! This victory was his biggest win at that time.
Quinlan vs. Chris Eubank Jr.
After winning the IBO super-middleweight title, Renold Quinlan defended his belt on February 4, 2017. He fought against Chris Eubank Jr. in London, England. Renold lost his title in the tenth round when the referee stopped the fight.
Quinlan vs. Damien Hooper
On April 7, 2018, Renold Quinlan moved up to a heavier weight class called light heavyweight. He fought his long-time rival, Damien Hooper, for the WBO International light heavyweight title. Both Quinlan and Hooper were considered very talented Australian boxers. It was an exciting fight! Hooper started strong, but Renold knocked Hooper down twice in the fifth round. Hooper eventually won the fight in the ninth round.
Quinlan vs. Joshua Buatsi
In his next fight, Renold Quinlan faced an undefeated boxer named Joshua Buatsi. Buatsi was ranked highly in the light heavyweight division. Buatsi won the fight quickly, stopping Renold in the first round.
Professional Boxing Record Summary
Renold Quinlan has had many professional fights. He has won 17 fights, with 12 of those wins coming by knockout. He has had 15 losses.
