By Jesse Neo, PhDMay 27th, 2024
Mark Anthony Breland used to be a world champion boxer. He's from the United States and has won five New York Golden Gloves titles. That's more than Sugar Ray Robinson, making him the top winner in Golden Gloves history. Now, Breland trains boxers. He's helped Vernon Forrest and former WBC Heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder, among others. He's married to Dana and they have a son. Find out more about Mark Breland's net worth, wife, son, wedding, and other details here:
How much money does Mark Breland have?
Mark Breland is an American actor and retired boxer who was once a world champion. He has a net worth of $2 million. Born in Brooklyn, New York in May 1963, he is one of the tallest World Welterweight champions ever at 6'2?. Breland won five New York Golden Glove Titles, a Gold Medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and another Gold Medal at the 1982 World Amateur Championships in Munich.
Breland had a professional boxing record of 35 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie, with 25 knockouts. After retiring from boxing, he became a boxing trainer. In movies, Breland appeared in The Lords of Discipline, He Got Game, Summer of Sam, and The Undercover Man. He also had roles in the TV shows Miami Vice and Lights Out.
His Work History: How Did He Make Millions of Dollars?
He started boxing at 13 and became a five-time New York Golden Gloves champion from 1980 to 1984. He won 21 matches in this tournament, with 19 by knockout, including 14 in the first round. He even appeared in the movie The Lords of Discipline. He was so skilled that his gym had trouble finding him sparring partners. In June 1984, he went to Grossinger, New York, to train with the Kronks for the National Olympic Trials. There, he sparred with WBC Super Welterweight Champion Thomas Hearns, who was preparing to fight Roberto Durán. At that time, Emanuel Steward was Breland's coach.
Breland started his career in 1984. He won the WBA welterweight title in 1987 by defeating Harold Volbrecht in the seventh round. In his first title defense, he beat Marlon Starling. Breland reclaimed the WBA Welterweight Title in 1989. He defended his title successfully three times before losing to Aaron Davis in a close 9-round fight. The fight almost ended twice due to Davis' eye injury before Breland was knocked out in round 9. Breland retired in 1997 with a 35-3-1 career record, including 25 wins by knockout. He had a draw with Marlon Starling and losses to Jorge Vaca, Aaron David, and Marlon Starling.
Mark Breland won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics, was named Boxer of the Year by USAABF in 1982, and was ranked by AIBA as the top amateur welterweight in the world in 1984. He started his acting career in The Lords of Discipline and went on to appear in various movies and TV shows. Mark was also in The Pointer Sisters' 1985 music video for "Dare Me". He stands at 6 feet 3 inches, making him one of the tallest World Welterweight champions ever.
Breland is now a boxing coach. He has trained famous boxers like Vernon Forrest and former WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder.
Awards and Achievements
Mark Breland won a gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. He was awarded Boxer of the Year by the USAABF in 1982 and was ranked as the top amateur welterweight boxer in the world by AIBA in 1984. He started his acting career with a role in The Lords of Discipline before appearing in many films and TV shows. Mark was also featured in The Pointer Sisters' "Dare Me" music video in 1985. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches, Breland is one of the tallest World Welterweight champions.
Breland won five Golden Gloves titles in New York, beating Sugar Ray Robinson for the most wins ever. He is inducted into various boxing hall of fames and received the Emanuel Steward Trainer of the Year Award in 2018.
Who is Mark Breland wife Dana? When did they meet and get married?
He is happily married and has a son with his wife Dana. It seems like he keeps his personal life private because there is no information available about his wife. The exact date and place of their wedding are unknown. On FEBRUARY 15, 2021, he shared a picture with his wife on her birthday along with the message:
When I need to Escape the madness She knows just what to do. When I'm exhausted from reading the comments she reads them to me, if it's 10 or 500. So I want you all to know I truly appreciate each & every one of you. Your comments don't go unread! Happy V Day to all of you & to Her My Forever Valentine! ?? DanaÂÂ
