Derrick Harmon Record
Derrick Harmon (Royalty) is a 54-year-old retired American professional boxer. In a career spanning 14 years, 8 months, and 18 days, Harmon amassed a record of 25-7, which includes 12 wins via KO.
Boxing Career
Derrick Harmon was born in Evanston, Illinois, U.S. on January 21, 1970. He made his professional debut at the age of 23 years on August 27, 1993 against Vernard Wright. Harmon defeated Wright via 1st round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Harmon got his first world-title fight at the age of 31 after 21 professional fights. On February 24, 2001 Harmon challenged Roy Jones Jr.'s IBF and WBC light-heavyweight titles but lost via 10th round RTD.
Harmon's last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Michael Simms at age 38, on May 15, 2008.
Some of Derrick Harmon's best fights have been against Glen Johnson and David Telesco. For a complete list of Harmon's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Derrick Harmon".
Harmon has 7 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Derrick Harmon Losses".
Fight Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
32 | May 15, 2008 | 38 |  Michael Simms | loss | UD 6 |
31 | May 27, 2006 | 36 | Vincent Harris | win | RTD 6 |
30 | May 26, 2005 | 35 | 
Jorge Castro 37 128-10-3 | loss | TKO 7 |
29 | May 28, 2004 | 34 | 
David Telesco 36 28-3-1 | win | SD 10 |
28 | Dec 19, 2003 | 33 | 
O'Neil Bell 28 21-1-1 | loss | TKO 8 |
27 | Mar 29, 2003 | 33 | 
Dariusz Michalczewski 34 47-0 | loss | KO 9 |
26 | Nov 03, 2002 | 32 | Tim Littles | win | TKO 2 |
25 | Jul 21, 2002 | 32 | 
Montell Griffin 32 42-3 | loss | UD 12 |
24 | Apr 14, 2002 | 32 | 
Glen Johnson 33 38-7 | win | UD 10 |
23 | Dec 21, 2001 | 31 | Demetrius Jenkins | win | UD 12 |
22 | Feb 24, 2001 | 31 | 
Roy Jones Jr. 32 43-1 | loss | RTD 10 |
21 | Apr 01, 2000 | 30 | Wesley Martin | win | UD 8 |
20 | Aug 30, 1999 | 29 | Earl Butler | win | UD 8 |
19 | Jul 25, 1999 | 29 | Ray Berry | win | UD 12 |
18 | Apr 03, 1999 | 29 | Greg Wright | loss | SD 10 |
17 | Feb 06, 1999 | 29 | Gilberto Brown | win | TKO 9 |
16 | Oct 08, 1998 | 28 | Reggie Strickland | win | TKO 2 |
15 | Jun 19, 1998 | 28 | Kenny Bowman | win | KO 2 |
14 | Apr 17, 1998 | 28 | Hector Sanjurjo | win | DQ 8 |
13 | Feb 06, 1998 | 28 | Calvin Smith | win | TKO 4 |
12 | Sep 24, 1997 | 27 | Malcolm Brooks | win | UD 8 |
11 | May 09, 1997 | 27 | Donnie Penelton | win | TKO 3 |
10 | Oct 11, 1996 | 26 | Donnie Penelton | win | UD 6 |
9 | Jul 20, 1995 | 25 | Bobby Anderson | win | UD 6 |
8 | May 18, 1995 | 25 | Jan Horn | win | UD 6 |
7 | Mar 09, 1995 | 25 | Wesley Martin | win | SD 5 |
6 | Jul 25, 1994 | 24 | Tony Golden | win | PTS 6 |
5 | Apr 07, 1994 | 24 | Steve Golden | win | TKO 1 |
4 | Dec 17, 1993 | 23 | Tyrone Bledsoe | win | KO 1 |
3 | Oct 22, 1993 | 23 | Gobel Bean | win | TKO 4 |
2 | Sep 17, 1993 | 23 | Ron Hull | win | TKO 2 |
1 | Aug 27, 1993 | 23 | Vernard Wright | win | TKO 1 |
Championships
Harmon unsuccessfully fought for 3 light-heavyweight world championships in 2 world-title fights.
| # | Date | Opponent | Weight Class | For | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Mar 29, 2003 | Dariusz Michalczewski | Light-heavyweight | WBO | KO | 9 |
2 |
Feb 24, 2001 | Roy Jones Jr. | Light-heavyweight | IBF, WBC | RTD | 10 |