Renaldo Snipes
- January 6, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Renaldo Snipes |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 15, 1956(1956-08-15) |
| Age | 68 |
| Birthplace | Houston |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Leo |
Renaldo Snipes Biography
| Name | Renaldo Snipes |
| Birthday | Aug 15 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Houston |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
Renaldo Snipes is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on August 15, 1956 in Houston, Texas, United States. Renaldo Snipes, born Reenaold Snipes August 15, 1956, is an American ex-boxer. He is best known for his title bout with Larry Holmes.
Snipes currently lives in New York City. He is currently involved in many charity fund-raising efforts and was awarded the Ring 8 2012 Community Service Award. On November 1, 2006, he was inducted into New Jersey’s Boxing Hall of Fame.
Snipes was in contention for a big-money fight with Mike Tyson in 1990. However, he suffered a broken right hand fighting with Jamie Howe. He lost the fight and the opportunity went to Alex Stewart. He was out of action for two years due to the injury. When he returned in June 1992, at 36, he fought Garing Lane. He survived an 8th round count and won a split decision. After knocking out Eddie Curry, he was matched up with Jorge Luis Gonzalez, a highly-publicized Cuban giant, on the Bowe/Holyfield III undercard. Snipes, 37, struggled against the larger, younger man and was defeated by Gonzalez with 40 seconds remaining in round 10. Much to his dismay,
Renaldo Snipes Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Renaldo Snipes is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Renaldo Snipes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Snipes was the Chicago Golden Gloves Champion in 1977 and 1978. In 1978 Intercity matches between Chicago and New York Golden Glove winner, Snipes lost in the first round to Eddie Gregg, a future heavyweight competitor.
Snipes was nicknamed “Mister”, and he started his career with a knockout of Carl Halliburton in the first round. James Tillis, a future heavyweight champion, made his debut on that same card. He won 21 more victories and challenged Larry Holmes, the world heavyweight champion, for the title on November 6, 1981 in Pittsburgh. In the seventh round, Snipes defeated the champion. Holmes rose and Snipes was stopped at Round 11. Snipes claimed that Holmes was the victim of a long count. However, films show that this claim is exaggerated. Holmes rose at the count 4 and, though he was badly injured, he fought against the charging Snipes the rest of the round. After the Holmes fight, Snipes faced a number of top-notch fighters in a series of bouts that turned into highly entertaining brawls. His record was 39 wins (22 by knockout), 8 loses, and 1 draw. He fought Trevor Berbick and Gerrie Coetzee as well as Tim Witherspoon and Greg Page.
April 30th 2017 Inducted into the New York Boxing Hall of fame.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Renaldo Snipes height 6 ft 2 in Renaldo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Renaldo Snipes Dating?
According to our records, Renaldo Snipes is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Renaldo Snipes’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Renaldo Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Renaldo Snipes celebrates birthday on August 15 of every year.
What happened to the boxer Renaldo Snipes?
Life after boxing Snipes currently resides in New York City. He currently is involved in numerous charity fund-raising projects and was awarded the “Ring 8 2012 Community Service Award”. He was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame on Nov 1, 2006 and the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame on April 30, 2017.
Who knocked down Larry Holmes?
On January 22, 1988, Holmes was lured out of retirement by a $2.8 million purse to challenge reigning Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson. Tyson dropped Holmes in the fourth round with an overhand right.
What round did Snipes knock down Holmes?
28, 1979, Holmes was knocked down in the seventh round by an overhand right hand thrown by Earnie Shavers, but got up to stop Shavers in the 11th. Snipes, no matter what raw talent he possessed, did not know how to throw a jab, the most fundamental of all punches.
How rich is Larry Holmes?
Net Worth: $18 Million
Date of Birth:| Nov 3, 1949 (72 years old)
Gender:| Male
Height:| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Profession:| Professional Boxer, Businessperson, Actor
What did Ali say to Tyson?
“ He felt Tyson hit harder than anyone he’d faced. He told me once that he didn’t have the confidence he could have beaten Mike Tyson. ”