Karl Dargan Biography
Karl Dargan also commonly known as Karl Sharif Dargan. He is an American famous for winning the gold medal at the 2007 Pan American Games in the men’s Light Welterweight. his nickname is “The Dynamite”. Dargan began boxing at age seven in 1992 and won the PAL tournament 2005 at 125 lbs, at the National Golden Gloves 2002 on points to Lorenzo Reynolds in the finals and had to settle for 2nd.
In 2005, Dargan became US champion but lost twice to Anthony Peterson at the Olympic team trials. In 2007, Dargan was upset by young Javier Molina at the US championships but rebounded to win the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro against local Myke Carvalho in the semi and Jonathan Gonzalez of Puerto Rico in the light welterweight final at the Riocentro Sports Complex (9:4). After failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympic Trials, Dargan finished his career as an amateur and turned professional.
Karl Dargan Age | Birthday
He was born on 17th June 1985. he is 33years old.
Karl Dargan Family | Brother
Karl likes to keep his life away from the media. He has not disclosed the names of his parents. He has a brother Mike Dargan.
Karl Dargan Wife
He married American entertainer Cynthia Loving commonly known as Lil’Mo. Dargan occasionally appeared alongside his wife on the reality television RnB Divas; Los Angeles.
Karl Dargan Children | Karl Dargan Jr
He only has one child his son Karl Dargon Jr born on August 28, 2015.
Karl Dargan Career
He started boxing when he was 7years old in 1992. he won at the PAL tournament 2005 at 125lbs. At the National Golden Gloves 2002, he had to settle for second place on points to Lorenzo Reynolds. He became US champion in 2005 but later lost twice to Anthony Peterson at the Olympic team trials.
In 2007 he was upset by Javier Molina at the US championships. He later rebounded to win the Pan American Games against Myke Carvalho. After not qualifying for the 2008 Olympic Trials he decided to finish his career as an amateur and turned professional.
Karl Dargan Boxrec
Amateur Career
Competed at the 2001 US National Junior Olympics at 125 lbs.
Won a gold medal at the 2001 Police Athletic League (PAL) championships at 125 lbs, beating Carney Bowman.
Won a gold medal at the 2002 US Under-19 championships at 132 lbs, beating Lorenzo Reynolds and Jose Orozco.
Competed at the 2002 United Sates (US) championships at 125 lbs being eliminated due to injury.
Won a silver medal at the 2002 National Golden Gloves (NGG) at 132 lbs, losing to Lorenzo Reynolds.
Competed at the 2002 World Under-19 championships at 132 lbs, losing to Felix Diaz.
Won a gold medal at the 2002 American Boxing Classics tournament at 132 lbs.
Competed at the 2003 Titan Games at 132 lbs.
Won a bronze medal at the 2003 US championships at 132 lbs, losing to Vicente Escobedo.
Competed at the 2003 Pan American Games at 132 lbs, losing to Francisco Vargas.
Competed at the 2003 NGG at 132 lbs, losing to Andre Chipres.
2004
Competed at the 2004 US Olympic trials at 132 lbs, losing to Anthony Peterson, beating David Rodela, beating Anthony Vazquez, beating Miguel Gonzalez and losing again to Anthony Peterson.
Competed at the 2004 World Under-19 championships at 141 lbs.
Won a gold medal at the 2005 US championships at 64 kg, beating Charles Hatley and Hector Ramos.
Semi-finalist 2005 Jose Che Aponte tournament at 64 kg, losing to Pedro Lima.
Competed for the USA at the 2005 World Cup at 64 kg.
Competed at the 2005 World Amateur Championships, beating Carl Heild (RSCO) and losing to Serik Sapiyev (26-37).
and Won a gold medal at the 2006 US championships at 64 kg, beating Ed Brooks, Henry Lundy, Ray Rivera and Hector Ramos.
Won a gold medal at the 2006 US Blue & Gold tournament at 64 kg, beating Diego Magdaleno.
and Won a bronze medal at the 2006 PAL championships at 64 kg, losing to Mike Dallas Jr.
Won a gold medal at the 2006 6 Nations tournament in Italy at 64 kg.
Won 2007 Pan American Games US qualifier beating Ray Rivera and Hector Ramos.
Semi-finalist at the 2007 Pan American Games Americas qualifiers beating Jose Mosquera but being eliminated due to injury.
World Amateur Championship
2005
- Defeated Carl Hield (Bahamas) RSCO
- Lost to Serik Sapiyev (Kazakhstan) 26-37
Pro
Dargan made his pro debut in 2007 and is 17-1 as of February 2015. Dargan is being trained by his uncle, Naazim Richardson.
Karl Dargan Salary
The salary of a pro boxer is $51,370 per year in the US.
Karl Dargan Net Worth
He is estimated to be worth $500,00 Million dollars.
Karl Dargan Height | Weight
He has a height of 1.75m {5 ft 9 in} and Weighs 65 {143 lb}.
