Doug Demmings

Doug Demmings (May 9, 1951 – March 24, 2002) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 1983.

Demmings then fought Sugar Ray Seales for the USBA middleweight title, a bout which he lost in a 15-round decision.

Demmings would subsequently fight (and lose to) "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, Alan Minter, Dwight Davison, Wayne Caplett (three times), Alex Blanchard, and John "The Beast" Mugabi.

At the time of his retirement in 1983 Demmings had compiled a record of 31-12 with 14 wins by knockout.

[1] Demmings died in 2002 from pancreatic cancer, and was buried in full boxing gear.