Derrick Gainer date of birth:
August 22, 1972
How old is Derrick Gainer?
53
Where was Derrick Gainer born?
Pensacola, Florida, United States
Derrick Gainer body shape:
Slim
What color are Derrick Gainer's eyes?
Black
What color is Derrick Gainer's hair?
Black
Is Derrick Gainer gay or straight?
Straight
What is Derrick Gainer's ethnicity?
Black
What is Derrick Gainer nationality?
American
What is Derrick Gainer's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Derrick "Smoke" Gainer (born August 22, 1972, in Pensacola, Florida) is a US born boxer who started out in the featherweight division and now fights in the lightweight division. In 2000, he defeated Freddie Norwood to win the World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title and after four defenses lost to Juan Manuel Márquez, who became super champion, via technical decision in 2003. Since his defeat to Marquez, Gainer lost in a challenge to WBA titleholder Chris John via unanimous decision. Nicknamed "Smoke", he is also a colleague and good friend of Roy Jones Jr..