Charles Conwell KOs Wendy Toussaint while honoring Patrick Day’s memory

Undefeated junior middleweight Charles Conwell stayed undefeated as he knocked out Wendy Toussaint in their main event bout on ShoBox.

Charles Conwell hasn’t fought since February before the pandemic hit the U.S., but he made sure that his return to the ring was a success.

Conwell (13-0, 10 KOs), 22, of Cleveland, Ohio, extended his perfect record after knocking out previously unbeaten Wendy Toussaint (12-1, 5 KOs) on a special Wednesday, Oct. 7 ShoBox event. Toussaint gave Conwell work throughout 9 rounds, but it was a matter of time before Conwell broke his overmatched opponent down.

The former Olympian has dominated all of his fights throughout his three-year professional career. Conwell is currently rated by Boxrec.com as the 24th best junior middleweight in the world. Considering he’s only 22 years old, Conwell is climbing the rankings at a fast pace.

In round 9, Conwell landed three uppercuts that hurt Toussaint. The final shot appeared to break Toussaint’s nose and forced him to take a knee. The referee counted him out as Toussaint never attempted to beat the count.

During his fight with Toussaint, ShoBox cameras zoomed in on Conwell’s shorts. He wore a patch that read “Pat Day, All Day.” It was a tribute to his former fallen foe, Patrick Day, who passed away after their bout in October of 2019.

Charles Conwell paid tribute to Patrick Day with a message on his shorts and feels Day’s spirit with him at all times.

Day’s passing rocked the boxing world to its core. He was a bright, charismatic young man who was beloved in the sport of boxing and beyond. Conwell carries Day’s legacy with him in the ring every time he fights and does all that he can to help others remember Day and his kind soul.

After his win over Toussaint, Conwell spoke to FanSided about his fight and his feelings almost a year after his bout with Day and his tragic death.

“It felt like he’s there with me,” Conwell told FanSided. “He’s there to motivate me. He’s there to push me. He gives me the extra power. Like always, like anybody who’s watching over you, wishing you luck, and just being there for you, I felt him coming down towards me in the ring when I’m training. Everything.

“When I get tired, I get extra motivation knowing there’s somebody up there rooting me on and going for me.”

Conwell’s and Day’s names will be forever linked, but Conwell feels a spiritual connection to Day and tries to honor him with his performance in the ring. When he fights, he’s not trying to please the crowd. He’s trying to please Day, who loved the sport as much as anybody.

Conwell is a gifted boxer who has championship potential and a gentleman’s heart. He’s a young prospect who’s a genuine threat to anyone in the division. He feels like the reigning champions are going to make him wait for his shot.

“I think they’re going to make me wait,” said Conwell. “I’m not mad with that. I’m going to keep getting better with time. I’m gonna get faster. I’m gonna get stronger. I’m gonna get more experience. The longer they wait, the worse it gets for them.”

The sky’s the limit for Conwell. He has endured a traumatic moment in the ring, but he’s at peace and uses his display in the ring to celebrate the life of Day.