Cedric Agnew (born December 11, 1986) is an American

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. He challenged once for the

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light heavyweight title in 2014.

Amateur career

Agnew is a former national

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runner-up.

Regional title fights

United States Boxing Council (USNBC) title

Agnew knocked out Daniel Judah for the USNBC title, a regional title affiliated with the

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. He successfully defended the title against Otis Griffin by decision.

United States Boxing Association (USBA) title

Agnew defeated Yusaf Mack by decision for the USBA title, a regional title affiliated with the

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World title opportunity

Agnew lost to Sergey Kovalev for the

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world title by 7th round knockout.

Post-world title opportunity

Agnew fought

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on the undercard of Andre Ward vs. Sergey Kovalev II, but the fight was not for Bivol's

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interim world title, Bivol stopped Agnew in the 4th round.

Professional boxing record

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