Alex Blanchard (born 3 January 1958) is a retired Dutch professional boxer who was active between 1979 and 1991. Between 1985 and 1987 he was rated as world's second light heavyweight boxer by the World Boxing Council. On 29 May 1984 he won the European light heavyweight title (EBU) by knocking out Richard Caramanolis in sixth round; before the bout Caramanolis was a reigning European Champion with a 27–0 record. Blanchard defended the EBU title five times, against Manfred Jassman (1984), Richard Caramanolis (1985), Dennis Andries (1985), Ralf Rocchigiani (1986) and Enrico Scacchia (1987), and lost it in 1987 to Tom Collins. On 11 February 1985, Blanchard won the vacant World Athletic Association (WAA) title by knocking out Jerry Reddick in second round.[1]

Alex Blanchard
Blanchard in 1984
Born3 January 1958 (1958-01-03) (age 66)
Nationality Netherlands
Statistics
Weight classLight heavyweight
Weight(s)94 kg (207 lb)
Height194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins40
Wins by KO33
Losses4
Draws4

Professional boxing record

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48 fights 40 wins 4 losses
By knockout 33 4
By decision 7 0
Draws 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
48 Loss 40–4–4 Graciano Rocchigiani TKO 9 (12) 13 Sep 1991 Philips Halle, Düsseldorf, Germany For European light heavyweight title
47 Win 40–3–4 Tomás Polo Ruiz KO 4 (?) 27 May 1991 Weenahal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
46 Win 39–3–4 Carlton Brown KO 2 (?) 19 Nov 1990 Sportcentrum Valkencourt, Valkenswaard, Netherlands
45 Win 38–3–4 Mike Aubrey UD 8 22 Sep 1990 Sociëteit Philharmonie, Tilburg, Netherlands
44 Win 37–3–4 Denys Cronin RTD 6 (8) 7 May 1990 Rijnhal, Arnhem, Netherlands
43 Win 36–3–4 Tony Curovic KO 4 (?) 19 Feb 1990 Rijnhal, Arnhem, Netherlands
42 Loss 35–3–4 Tony Harrison TKO 2 (10) 13 Nov 1989 Houtrusthallen, The Hague, Netherlands
41 Win 35–2–4 Peter Brown KO 6 (8) 29 May 1989 Circustheater, The Hague, Netherlands
40 Draw 34–2–4 Tarmo Uusivirta SD 12 12 Dec 1988 Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland For inaugural IBF European super middleweight title
39 Win 34–2–3 John Held TKO 6 (10) 7 Nov 1988 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands Won inaugural Dutch cruiserweight title
38 Win 33–2–3 Agamil Yılderım KO 5 (?) 7 Oct 1988 Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany
37 Win 32–2–3 Jimmy Shavers PTS 8 14 Mar 1988 Rijnhal, Arnhem, Netherlands
36 Loss 31–2–3 Tom Collins KO 2 (12) 11 Nov 1987 Savva's Nightclub, Usk, Wales Lost European light heavyweight title
35 Win 31–1–3 Enrico Scacchia TKO 9 (12) 15 Aug 1987 Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland Retained European light heavyweight title
34 Win 30–1–3 Mwehu Beya KO 7 (8) 23 Jun 1987 Paris, Île-de-France, France
33 Win 29–1–3 Tom Collins PTS 8 1 Dec 1986 Rijnhal, Arnhem, Netherlands
32 Win 28–1–3 Ralf Rocchigiani UD 12 3 Oct 1986 Berlin, Berlin State, Germany Retained European light heavyweight title
31 Draw 27–1–3 Tarmo Uusivirta PTS 10 26 Mar 1986 Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
30 Draw 27–1–2 Dennis Andries SD 12 11 Dec 1985 West Hotel, London, England Retained European light heavyweight title
29 Draw 27–1–1 Richard Caramanolis MD 12 22 Apr 1985 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands Retained European light heavyweight title
28 Win 27–1 Jerry Reddick KO 2 (15) 11 Feb 1985 Jaap Edenhal, Rotterdam, Netherlands Won inaugural WAA light heavyweight title
27 Win 26–1 Manfred Jassmann TKO 4 (12), 1:20 15 Sep 1984 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Retained European light heavyweight title
26 Win 25–1 Richard Caramanolis TKO 6 (12) 28 May 1984 Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, Netherlands Won European light heavyweight title
25 Win 24–1 Sergio Bosio KO 3 (8) 18 Nov 1983 Middelkerke, West Flanders, Belgium
24 Win 23–1 James Churn KO 3 (8) 17 Oct 1983 Congresgebouw, The Hague, Netherlands
23 Win 22–1 José Seys TKO 10 (10) 18 Jun 1983 Izegem, West Flanders, Belgium Retained BeNeLux light heavyweight title
22 Loss 21–1 Rudy Koopmans TKO 8 (12) 15 Nov 1982 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands For European light heavyweight title
21 Win 21–0 Hendrik Seys TKO 2 (12) 6 Sep 1982 De Doelen, Rotterdam, Netherlands Won BeNeLux light heavyweight title
20 Win 20–0 Rudy Robles TKO 5 (10) 24 May 1982 IJsselhal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
19 Win 19–0 Ennio Cometti TKO 6 (10) 2 Nov 1981 Maashal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
18 Win 18–0 Andre Mongelema TKO 5 (8) 5 Oct 1981 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands
17 Win 17–0 Doug Demmings KO 6 (10) 7 Sep 1981 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands
16 Win 16–0 Earl Edwards KO 3 (10) 16 Mar 1981 Congresgebouw, The Hague, Netherlands
15 Win 15–0 José Lozano PTS 10 2 Mar 1981 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands
14 Win 14–0 Michel Pagani KO 1 (?) 20 Oct 1980 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands
13 Win 13–0 Bonny McKenzie PTS 8 29 Sep 1980 Energiehal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
12 Win 12–0 Franz Dorfer KO 3 (?) 1 Sep 1980 Energiehal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
11 Win 11–0 Gregory Marshall KO 2 (?) 13 Jun 1980 Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
10 Win 10–0 Michael Chapier TKO 6 (10) 19 May 1980 Ton Menkenhal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
9 Win 9–0 Billy Lauder KO 4 (8) 28 Apr 1980 Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
8 Win 8–0 Oscar Angus KO 2 (8) 31 Mar 1980 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands
7 Win 7–0 Mike McCoy KO 2 (?) 28 Jan 1980 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands
6 Win 6–0 Josef Kossmann RTD 1 (?) 26 Nov 1979 Schiehal, Rotterdam, Netherlands
5 Win 5–0 Etienne Bayadikilla TKO 4 (?) 5 Nov 1979 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands
4 Win 4–0 Jean-Luc Lami KO 2 (?) 28 May 1979 Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, Netherlands
3 Win 3–0 Sonny Kamunga PTS 6 26 Mar 1979 Martinihal, Groningen, Netherlands
2 Win 2–0 Rainer Gutekunst TKO 3 (?) 7 Mar 1979 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands
1 Win 1–0 Klaus Hein KO 4 (?) 8 Jan 1979 Sportpaleis Ahoy', Rotterdam, Netherlands

References

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  1. ^ Alex Blanchard. boxrec.com
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Richard Caramanolis vs Alex Blanchard, 29 May 1984