{{short description|English boxer (born 1993)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2024}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Solomon Dacres | realname = | nickname = The Real Deal | height = 6 ft 5 in | reach = | weight = Heavyweight | nationality = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1993|10|25}} | birth_place = Warley, England | style = Orthodox | boxrec = 850264 | total = 11 | wins = 10 | KO = 3 | losses = 1 | draws = }}
'''Solomon Dacres''' is an English professional boxer. He is a former English heavyweight champion.
==Career== Dacres turned pro with an amateur record of 35–10<ref>{{Cite news |last=Akers |first=Chris |date=2021-01-26 |title=Solomon Dacres: "We Want To Be Fighting For British Titles & Pushing On." |url=http://fightpost.co.uk/2021/01/26/solomon-dacres-we-want-to-be-fighting-for-british-titles-pushing-on/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |work=Fight Post |language=en}}</ref> and made his debut on 15 May 2021 at Manchester Arena, comfortably winning on points against Mladen Manev over six rounds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2021/06/heavyweight-solomon-dacres-signs-with-matchroom-boxing/|title=Solomon Dacres: "We Want To Get Knockouts"|publisher=Boxing News 24|accessdate=20 July 2024}}</ref>
He won the vacant English heavyweight title with a second round stoppage win over Robert Ismay at Newcastle Arena on 18 March 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/solomon-dacres-wins-with-stoppage-hearn-eyes-fabio-wardley-clash--173197|title=Solomon Dacres Wins With Stoppage, Hearn Eyes Fabio Wardley Clash|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=20 July 2024}}</ref> Dacres retained his title thanks to a majority decision victory against Michael Webster at Manchester Arena on 18 November 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/solomon-dacres-made-best-short-notice-clash-vows-sharper-next-fight--179430|title=Solomon Dacres Made Best of Short-Notice Clash, Vows To Be Sharper in Next Fight|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=20 July 2024}}</ref> before securing a seventh-round knockout success when the pair met for a rematch on 20 July 2024 at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/boxing/2024/07/20/solomon-dacres-delivers-on-promise-with-knockout-win/|title=Solomon Dacres delivers on promise with knockout win|publisher=Express and Star|accessdate=20 July 2024}}</ref>
Dacres lost his title to David Adeleye when he was stopped in the first round of their fight at Wembley Arena in London on 7 December 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/david-adeleye-knocks-out-solomon-dacres-in-one-round/|title=David Adeleye knocks out Solomon Dacres in one round|publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=8 December 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxing247.com/boxing-news/two-big-heavyweight-kos-in-london-as-lawrence-okolie-and-david-adeleye-have-early-nights-boxing-results/284511|title=Two Big Heavyweight KO’s In London As Lawrence Okolie And David Adeleye Have Early Nights – Boxing Results|publisher=Boxing 247|accessdate=8 December 2024}}</ref>
He returned to winning ways in his next outing, defeating Vladyslav Sirenko by unanimous decision at Wembley Stadium in London on 19 July 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/dacres-stuns-sirenko-on-wembley-undercard-for-usyk-dubois-ii|title=Dacres stuns Sirenko on Wembley undercard for Usyk-Dubois II|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=20 July 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/solomon-dacres-beats-vladyslav-sirenko-on-points-over-10-rounds/|title=Solomon Dacres beats Vladyslav Sirenko on points over 10 rounds|publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=20 July 2025}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=3 |ko-losses=1 |dec-wins=7 |dec-losses= |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |10–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Vladyslav Sirenko |UD |10 |19 Jul 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Wembley Stadium, London, England}} | |- |10 |{{no2}}Loss |9–1 |style="text-align:left;"|David Adeleye |TKO |1 (10), {{small|1:20}} |7 Dec 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Wembley Arena, London, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost English heavyweight title}} |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Michael Webster |TKO |7 (10), {{small|1:10}} |20 Jul 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained English heavyweight title}} |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Michael Webster |MD |10 |18 Nov 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained English heavyweight title}} |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Chris Thompson |UD |10 |19 Aug 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Utilita Arena, Birmingham, England}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Robert Ismay |TKO |2 (10), {{small|2:04}} |18 Mar 2023 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant English heavyweight title}} |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ariel Esteban Bracamonte |UD |10 |24 Sep 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Kevin Nicolas Espindola |PTS |8 |9 Jul 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Kamil Sokolowski |PTS |8 |9 Oct 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Alvaro Terrero |TKO |4 (6), {{small|1:36}} |12 Jun 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, England}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mladen Manev |PTS |6 |15 May 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} | |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/850264 BoxRec: Solomon Dacres]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dacres, Solomon}} Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:People from Warley, West Midlands Category:British male boxers Category:English male boxers Category:Heavyweight boxers Category:21st-century British sportsmen