Joey Spina
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Joey Spina is an American professional boxer.
Joey Spina is a former IBF
Inter-Continental Super Middleweight champion and WBC
United States (USNBC) Super Middleweight champion. Spina won the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Middleweight title in 2005 when he decisioned Carl Daniels
for the vacant title. He won the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Super Middleweight title in 2006 when he stopped Jay Pina
in the fourth round.
In October 2006, Spina lost by third round stoppage to Peter Manfredo Jr. in Providence, Rhode Island
, the first loss in Spina's career. In October 2007, Spina defeated Shannon Miller by fourth round technicalk nockout. In March 2008, Spina decisioned Henry Mayes. Three weeks later, Spina decisioned David Whittom of Quebec
.
In August 2008, Spina knocked out Heavyweight Jim Strohl in the second round. Six months later, Spina knocked out Matt Gockel in the first round. In May 2009, Spina defeated Tiwon Taylor by eight round decision. In October 2009, Spina fought to a draw with former WBA world light heavyweight champion Lou Del Valle
.
On Saturday, October 2, 2010, Spina stopped former world title challenger Antwun Echols in the third round of their bout at Fox Theater in the main event of CES Boxing's 'Last Man Standing' eight bout card at Foxwoods Resort Casino
in Mashantucket, Connecticut, improving his overall record to 26-1-2 with 18 kayos. The win put Spina, currently ranked sixth in the world among light heavyweights by the World Boxing Association
, back into world title contention.
He has not had a fight since then.
Joey Spina is a former IBF
International Boxing Federation
The International Boxing Federation or IBF is one of four major organizations recognized by IBHOF which sanction world championship boxing bouts, alongside the WBA, WBC and WBO.- History :...
Inter-Continental Super Middleweight champion and WBC
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo...
United States (USNBC) Super Middleweight champion. Spina won the WBC United States (USNBC) Super Middleweight title in 2005 when he decisioned Carl Daniels
Carl Daniels
Carl Bryant Daniels , is a professional boxer in the Light Middleweight division.- Amateur :Southpaw Daniels won the junior world championships 1987 and the Golden Gloves at flyweight....
for the vacant title. He won the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Super Middleweight title in 2006 when he stopped Jay Pina
Jay Pina
Jay Pina is an American boxer.He fought for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Super Middleweight Title and WBC United States Super Middleweight Title in 2006 but lost after been stopped in round four by Joey Spina.-External links:* http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=050623...
in the fourth round.
In October 2006, Spina lost by third round stoppage to Peter Manfredo Jr. in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
, the first loss in Spina's career. In October 2007, Spina defeated Shannon Miller by fourth round technicalk nockout. In March 2008, Spina decisioned Henry Mayes. Three weeks later, Spina decisioned David Whittom of Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
.
In August 2008, Spina knocked out Heavyweight Jim Strohl in the second round. Six months later, Spina knocked out Matt Gockel in the first round. In May 2009, Spina defeated Tiwon Taylor by eight round decision. In October 2009, Spina fought to a draw with former WBA world light heavyweight champion Lou Del Valle
Lou Del Valle
Louis Del Valle is an American boxer and the formner WBA light heavyweight title holder. He received some of his training at the Morris Park Boxing Club in the Van Nest section of the Bronx...
.
On Saturday, October 2, 2010, Spina stopped former world title challenger Antwun Echols in the third round of their bout at Fox Theater in the main event of CES Boxing's 'Last Man Standing' eight bout card at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino is a hotel-casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States. Together with the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, it is one of the largest casino complexes in the world in terms of floor space for gaming. The entire resort comprises of space. The casino has over 380 gaming tables...
in Mashantucket, Connecticut, improving his overall record to 26-1-2 with 18 kayos. The win put Spina, currently ranked sixth in the world among light heavyweights by the World Boxing Association
World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level. It was previously known as the National Boxing Association before changing its name in 1962...
, back into world title contention.
He has not had a fight since then.
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- Antwun Echols has a record of 1-12-3 since 2004**