Dominic Wade

Dominic Wade is an American professional boxer and is currently competing in the middleweight weight class. Born on April 12, 1990, in Washington, D.C., Wade has been actively boxing since the age of 18. With a professional record of 20 wins and 1 loss, Wade's career has been nothing short of impressive.

Wade made his professional debut on March 14, 2009, against Chris Davis, which he won via a first-round knockout. Following his debut victory, Wade continued his winning streak, securing 17 consecutive victories with 11 of them coming through stoppages. He was a featured fighter on Showtime's ShoBox: The New Generation when he fought Sam Soliman in a bout, which he won by split decision, to maintain his undefeated record.

Wade's first world title fight at the age of 26 on April 23, 2016, was against Gennady Golovkin for the WBA (Super) and IBF titles. Despite being a top contender in the middleweight division, he lost to Golovkin via second-round knockout. This defeat was Wade's first in his professional boxing career, and Golovkin is the only boxer to beat him so far.

Wade's professional boxing record now stands at 20 wins and 1 loss, with 14 of his wins coming via knockout. He is currently on a two-fight winning streak, which includes a non-title bout against Mexican boxer Josue Obando, whom he defeated via a fifth-round technical knockout on February 23, 2019.

During his career, Wade has secured impressive victories over some notable boxers, including Martin Fidel Rios, Josue Obando, Dashon Johnson, Sam Soliman, Eddie Hunter, Marcus Upshaw, and Roberto Ventura. While he has yet to win a world title, he remains a feared competitor in the middleweight division.

Wade's boxing prowess is evident when examining his statistics. Standing at 5 ft 10.5 in and with a reach of 74.5 in, Wade has an impressive height and reach advantage over many of his opponents. This allows him to maintain distance, making it difficult for his opponents to land damaging blows. He has a potent punch, with 14 of his 20 wins coming via knockout.

Wade's fighting stance is orthodox, which is the most common stance in boxing. In an orthodox stance, the boxer's left foot is forward, and the right foot is back, pointing towards the opponent's left shoulder. This stance allows the right hand to be positioned at the back and the left hand positioned at the front, giving the boxer the ability to throw quick and powerful jabs.

In summary, Dominic Wade is a talented and skilled professional boxer competing in the middleweight division. With a professional record of 20 wins and one loss, he has secured impressive victories over some notable opponents. While he has yet to secure a world title, he remains a top contender in the middleweight division, earning him recognition and respect from both fans and fellow boxers.

Dominic Wade Fight Record