Henry Kanonta Buchanan (born August 5, 1978) is an American professional boxer.

Professional career

Known as "Sugar Poo", Buchanan began his professional career in 2004, and was undefeated heading into a ShoBox Super Middleweight eliminator tournament, and lost to Jean Paul Mendy.

The Contender

He was the featured boxers on the 3rd season of the boxing reality TV series, The Contender, The Contender (season 3), premiering September 4, 2007 on ESPN.

Episode that aired on September 11, 2007, said that for personal reasons, he would not participate in season 3 of The Contender. Buchanan later revealed that it was a business and financial decision, as his promoter did not want to surrender Buchanan's promotional rights to ESPN .

Notes

He is the uncle of San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman.

Professional boxing record

25 fights21 wins4 losses
By knockout141
By decision73
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss21–4United States Alexander JohnsonTKO1 (8), 2:102014-09-20United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
24Win21–3United States William GillTKO3 (6), 2:292013-12-14United States Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
23Loss20–3United States Shawn HawkUD102012-03-31United States 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, USA
22Win20–2United States Bobby JordanTKO9 (10), 0:222010-08-14United States Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
21Win19–2United States Julius FogleUD82010-04-02United States Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
20Win18–2United States Bobby JordanUD82009-10-24United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
19Loss17–2United States Andre WardUD122009-02-06United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USAFor vacant NABF and WBO-NABO super middleweight title
18Win17–1United States Brian NormanTKO9 (10), 1:022008-06-25United States Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, USA
17Win16–1United States Ross ThompsonUD8Mar 1, 2008United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California, USA
16Win15–1United States Ted MullerUD82007-10-20United States Sycuan Resort & Casino, El Cajon, California, USA
15Loss14–1France Jean-Paul MendyUD102006-10-06United States Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, USABuchanan was deducted 1 point in round 8 for low blows.
14Win14–0Costa Rica Lucas Green AriasUD102006-07-28United States PFTC Sports Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
13Win13–0Jamaica Lloyd BryanTKO1 (10), 2:522006-03-03United States Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA
12Win12–0United States Dhafir SmithUD82005-11-26United States The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
11Win11–0United States Tyrone GloverUD82005-07-21United States Martins West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
10Win10–0United States Shannon MillerTKO4 (8), 2:432005-05-17United States Lagoon Nightclub, Essington, Pennsylvania, USA
9Win9–0Haiti Julio JeanTKO6 (8), 1:552005-03-10United States Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
8Win8–0United States Kirk DouglasTKO2 (6)2005-02-05United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
7Win7–0United States Henry DukesTKO2 (6), 2:072004-12-12United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
6Win6–0United States William HarmonTKO1 (6), 2:44Nov 20, 2004United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
5Win5–0United States Brian NormanTKO3 (4), 0:402004-09-30United States Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, USA
4Win4–0United States Keith LawrenceTKO1 (4), 2:152004-07-17United States Baysox Stadium, Bowie, Maryland, USA
3Win3–0United States Henry DukesTKO1 (4)2004-06-26United States Teamster's Local 639, Washington, D.C., USA
2Win2–0United States Gonzales JonesTKO2 (4), 2:272004-05-01United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., USA
1Win1–0United States Johnathan LoganKO3 (4)2004-03-27United States Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C., USA

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