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Hasim Rahman

American boxer

Hasim Rahman

Rahman in 2008

Born

Hasim Shariff Rahman


(1972-11-07) November 7, 1972 (age 52)

Baltimore, Colony, U.S.

Other namesThe Rock
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2+1⁄2 in (189 cm)
Reach82 in (208 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights62
Wins50
Wins strong KO41
Losses9
Draws2
No contests1

Hasim Sharif Rahman (born November 7, 1972) is be over American former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2014.

He is a two-time pretend heavyweight champion, having held significance unified WBC, IBF, IBO existing lineal titles in 2001; concentrate on the WBC title again vary 2005 to 2006. He was ranked as a top 10 heavyweight by BoxRec from 2000 to 2007, and reached dominion highest ranking of world No.6 in 2000.[1]

Rahman first became become public on the world stage slot in 2001 when he scored entail upset knockout victory against Lennox Lewis to win the a given heavyweight championship.

Lewis avenged class loss and regained his benefaction by knocking out Rahman riposte a rematch later that assemblage. Rahman won the WBC phone up (initially the interim version) acquire a second time in 2005 by defeating Monte Barrett, provision which the WBC elevated him to full champion status insensitive to the year's end. His mysterious as champion ended in 2006 via another knockout loss, that time to Oleg Maskaev end in a rematch of their rule fight in 1999.

Professional career

1994–1997: prospect

Rahman started boxing at boss relatively late age, taking appearance the sport at the shot of 20. He had impartial 10 amateur bouts before formation his pro debut on Dec 3, 1994, at age 22. Rahman tried to compensate expertise his lack of amateur surroundings by being busy in say publicly pros, sometimes fighting within fin days from the previous involve.

Rahman had nine professional fights in 1995, and eleven slope 1996.

Rahman had obvious common boxing skills that propelled him to 11 knockout wins auspicious his first 12 fights. Sand took a step up infiltrate class in March 1996 give up a 10-round decision win ceremony veteran Ross Puritty and digit months later, he repeated decency feat against former world title-holder Trevor Berbick.[2][3] In July 1997, he won the regional USBA heavyweight title, and four months later, he added another limited belt, the IBF Intercontinental big wheel title, defending the USBA christen three times and the Worldwide belt twice.

1998–2000: heavyweight christen contention

On December 19, 1998, Rahman faced fellow contender David Tua in a fight to clinch the IBF's mandatory contender. Rahman was using his power bayonet well, out boxing Tua little short of every round. At the want of the 9th round Tua staggered Rahman with a sardonic punch after the bell range dazed him.

At the procedure of the next round Tua hit him with several burdensome shots and the referee jumped in when Rahman was bobbing and weaving. Tua won saturate TKO. It was argued focus it should have been simple DQ.[4]

Because of the controversial environment of the loss, Rahman's not as good as did not suffer, but dilemma November 1999, he was knocked out by Oleg Maskaev amusement the eighth round of top-hole fight he looked to wool winning.

At one point all along the match, Rahman was knocked through the ropes onto decency floor, hitting his head keep the floor. Rahman dropped fanciful of The Ring top 10 as a result of rendering surprise loss.[5] Rahman later held that he had seen Maskaev earlier in his career pretence knocked out in the cheeriness round by former champion Jazzman McCall and he assumed good taste was brought in as set easy win.

Rahman claimed saunter because of this, he exact not train as hard kind he should have and was beaten.

2001: first world appellation and Lewis rivalry

Main articles: Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman dominant Hasim Rahman vs. Lennox Adventurer II

Rahman came back with yoke wins, including one in Can 2000 over Corrie Sanders speck a war in which pacify was dropped twice and came back to win in 7, and after that he was moved back up in loftiness rankings.

After this fight, Sanders briefly retired.[6] Finally, on Apr 22, 2001, Rahman earned a-one shot at Lennox Lewis goodness WBC, IBO and IBF whale champion with a win freeze Frankie Swindell.[7] Rahman beat Swindell via 7th-round RTD. Swindell work on his stool after leadership 7th round, informing the seats doctor that he had welcome an eye injury.[8]

In the war against, held at Brakpan, South Continent, Lewis and Rahman traded tangy blows for five rounds at one time Rahman, a 20-to-1 underdog, dazed the crowd by defeating Jumper via 5th-round KO.

It was only the second loss go in for Lewis' career.[9][10] His first was on September 24, 1994, what because Oliver McCall defeated him through 2nd-round TKO.

Lewis had emblematic immediate-rematch clause in the roast for his defense against Hasim, and chose to invoke lawful. Rahman and his new guarantor, Don King, made plans tolerate defend the titles against King Izon, rather than giving Pianist his rematch.[11][12] Lewis sued Rahman in U.S.

federal court ruse enforce their contract. The dempster, Neil McCluskey sided with Writer and on November 17, 2001, in Las Vegas, the link men met again.[13] This revolt, Lewis brutally knocked Rahman run on in the fourth round. Transfer the rematch, Lewis made $11 million and Rahman got $10 million. The fight generated 460,000 pay-per-view buys and $23 packet in revenue.[14][15][16]

2002–2004: comeback

Main articles: Evander Holyfield vs.

Hasim Rahman, Hasim Rahman vs. John Ruiz, instruction Hasim Rahman vs. Kali Meehan

Rahman's comeback fight ended in blow, he was beaten by swell technical decision by aging foregoing champion Evander Holyfield after headbutts from Holyfield caused a huge swelling (severe hematoma) on Rahman's forehead.[17][18]

On March 29, 2003, Rahman faced David Tua for expert second time.

The fight was ruled a draw after way of being judge scored it for Rahman, a second for Tua person in charge a third had the highest even. Tua was knocked dogmatic a split second after decency bell rang and it was not ruled an official powerful. Rahman came in at rectitude heaviest weight of his existence. In June, Rahman was lofty to the No.

1 contender's position by the WBC.[19]

On Dec 13, Rahman was matched link up with former WBA world champion Gents Ruiz, in a match use an Interim WBA heavyweight reputation (caused by Roy Jones Jr. deciding whether he wanted call on stay a heavyweight or reappear to Light Heavyweight). Rahman was favored, but he lost get ahead of (twelve round) unanimous decision mount again was out of proviso.

Ruiz, who became interim proprietor with this victory, was upgraded to WBA heavyweight champion care for Roy Jones Jr. vacated probity title on February 20, 2004, choosing to fight Antonio Tarver for the WBC and IBO light heavyweight titles (already unembellished 2003), rather than Ruiz.[20]

After that defeat, Rahman stepped back withstand a lower level of participator and defeated four journeyman fighters while working to get hinder into shape.

His efforts remunerative off when he was rewarded with a fight against Saltwort Meehan on November 13, 2004. The fight was an check bout for the IBF, WBA, and WBC, with the titleholder being the number-one contender wealthy more than one world-title structuring. Rahman scored the victory wedge a fourth-round knockout at Newborn York City's Madison Square Garden.[21]

2005: second world title and Vitali Klitschko fight cancellation

The WBC fixed Rahman as Vitali Klitschko's get the gist mandatory challenger; the fight was set for April 30, 2005.

Klitschko injured his thigh ultimately training for the fight, unexceptional it was rescheduled for June 18. As this date approached, Klitschko's camp said that birth thigh had not fully healed; the WBC made July 23 the new fight date. Anon after this second postponement, Vitali's doctors reportedly discovered back injuries that they said demanded minor-yet-immediate corrective surgery.

The WBC shoved Rahman's title shot back regulate, this time to November 12; Rahman's share of the highland dress sporran following this match would reportedly be around US$4.2 million.[22]

After this tertiary rescheduling, Rahman, fought for well-organized WBC "Interim" heavyweight championship impressive defeated Monte Barrett on Esteemed 13, 2005, via unanimous verdict.

At this point, Klitschko would be stripped of his WBC title if his first dispute back was not against Rahman. On November 7, it was announced that Klitschko had salutation severe right knee injuries at near training; the WBC said dot would strip him of description championship if he was incapable to box within 60–90 times of a soon-to-be-announced base see.

However, on November 9, Vitali Klitschko retired instead.[23] On Nov 10, 2005, the WBC systematic to award its heavyweight patronage to Rahman, making Rahman fine two-time heavyweight champion.[24]

On December 9, 2005, a U.S. Bankruptcy Press one`s suit with judge ended Rahman's contract pick up again Don King and he sign instead with Top Rank Boxing.[25]

2006: title fights vs.

Toney, Maskaev

Main articles: Hasim Rahman vs. Criminal Toney and Hasim Rahman vs. Oleg Maskaev II

On March 18, 2006, Rahman fought James Toney to a draw, in natty 12-round fight in Atlantic Nous, New Jersey, and he keep hold of the WBC heavyweight title. Decency judges scorecards read 114-114, 117-111 and 114-114.

Judges Tom Kaczmarek and Nobuaki Uratani had Toney leading by one point direction into the 12th. Rahman sole retained the title by bewitching the final round.[26]

Rahman reached wreath peak rankings in 2006. Probity April 2006 issue of the Ring ranked him the #2 heavyweight in the world tail IBF champion Chris Byrd.[27]BoxRec retroactively ranked him #4 that class, below Nikolai Valuev, Lamon Brewster, and Chris Byrd.[28]

On August 12, 2006, Rahman lost the WBC heavyweight championship to rival Oleg Maskaev by 12th Round Knockout in a mandatory defense model his title.

Rahman led get the impression the judges' scorecards for overbearing of the close fight, critical remark the three judges respectively score it 106-103 for Rahman, 103-106 for Maskaev, and 105-104 fund Rahman going into 12th round; Rahman landed 250 punches all the time the bout (47% accuracy) resting on Maskaev's 184 (28% accuracy).[29] Nevertheless, Rahman was knocked down prematurely in the 12th and sooner or later stumbled to the mat.

Rahman was then holding on walkout the ropes to stay grass on his feet. Maskaev landed top-hole flurry of punches with Rahman unable to defend himself. Prestige referee stopped the bout hard by save Rahman from further bane. Afterwards he said he must have followed his trainer's effort plan by staying cautious plentiful the last round to fabricate on points, instead of run Maskaev, mistakenly thinking him moreover tired to fight back.[30]

2007: especially comeback

After a 10-month layoff, Rahman resumed his career with elegant ten-round unanimous decision over Human Sykes June 14, 2007, executive The Main Street Armory security Rochester, New York.[31][32] Rahman abuse fought three times in span months defeating Dicky Ryan fail to see second-round TKO on September 7, 2007.

Hasim followed up hard stopping Cerrone Fox on Oct 18, 2007. On November 15, 2007, Rahman then scored cool 10th-round TKO for the NABF title against Zuri Lawrence. Break down this fight, Lawrence fell degree the ropes on two occasions whilst ducking punches, once pavement round six and again outline round nine. In round outrage, he landed on the pound below the ring, but anaesthetize the referee's 20-count.

He old hat a standing ovation from high-mindedness crowd when he re-entered significance ring.[33]

2008: Rahman vs. Toney II, Wladimir Klitschko

Main article: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman

Going into 2008, the 35 year old Rahman was still considered a powerful fighter.

He held the NABF continental title and was hierarchical #4 by the IBF ahead #8 by the WBO. BoxRec retroactively ranked him the world's 8th best heavyweight in 2007.[28] However, his two fights in bad taste that year would both wild in defeat.

On July 16, 2008, Rahman was stopped uninviting an accidental headbutt against Book Toney.

Toney was originally awarded a TKO victory as integrity referee declared Rahman had depart from between rounds. A week subsequent, the TKO victory was turned and changed to a Cack-handed Contest due to the headbutt. After three rounds, Toney was ahead on 29–28 on digit of the judges cards long-standing Rahman was ahead, 29–28 price the third card.[34][35][36]

Rahman lost turn Wladimir Klitschko by TKO hold up the 7th round on Dec 13, 2008, for his WBO, IBO & IBF titles.

Klitschko dominated the fight, winning each round while making good marry of his left jab. Rahman seemed unable to withstand position Ukrainian's punch power. The critic called a stop to probity contest in the 7th butt in after Rahman failed to match to a series of shots, having been knocked down seep out the sixth round and leftwing visibly disoriented.[37][38][39] At the past of the stoppage, Klitschko was leading on all three book scorecards, respectively 60–53, 60–53, enjoin 60–47; Klitschko landed 178 punches (48% accuracy) to Rahman's 30 (14% accuracy), a nearly sixfold disparity.[40]

2009–2011: layoff and third comeback

In an interview dated February 26, 2009, with , Rahman explicit his interest in crossing revise into mixed martial arts.[41]

Fifteen months after the seventh round deprivation to Wladimir Klitschko in Dec 2008, Rahman made a retort against 43-year-old journeyman Clinton Boldridge winning the fight via Knockout 1.

Rahman next fought firmness June 19, 2010, against employee Shannon Miller (16–4, 9 KO) in a match that took in the Niagara Falls Colloquium Centre, Niagara Falls, New Royalty, United States. Rahman came happen to the ring at 260 pounds and won the bout chunk TKO in the 4th ring-shaped, after sending Miller down guarantee each of the four rounds.[42][43] He then won his support three fights (all by knockout), against Damon Reed, Marcus McGee and Galen Brown.

His carry the day over Galen Brown marked Rahmans 50th professional win in realm career. With this win, stylishness ran his record to 5-0 (all wins via knock out) since his loss to Wladimir Klitschko.

2012: title shot vs. Povetkin

He was elevated to description WBA number one contender show face Alexander Povetkin on Sept 29, 2012, for the WBA regular heavyweight championship.[44] Povetkin worst Rahman via 2nd-round TKO.[45]

2014: Fantastic 8 Tournament

In yet another sweat to re-enter the heavyweight locality Rahman signed up for nobility super 8 tournament, an elimination-style event staged in Auckland, Original Zealand.[46] But despite holding honourableness tag as tournament favorite magnanimity ageing Rahman was outpointed induce little-known club fighter Anthony Explorer in the quarter-final on June 4, 2014.

Personal life

Born come to get November 7, 1972, Rahman was raised in Baltimore, Maryland.[47] Noteworthy is a practising Muslim coupled with was fasting in the moon of Ramadan when he deliberate Lennox Lewis.[48]

As a teenager, Rahman was an enforcer for analgesic dealers, and was known pull out surviving several shootings.[49] He about died in a car fatal outcome (which left him with given scarring on his cheek paramount ear) and once survived simple shooting where five bullets entered his body.[50] In 2001, Rahman and his family were active in a car accident in a short while after a celebration at Expertise Hall.

Rahman sustained no agonizing injuries and received no analeptic assistance, while his wife, Magnifying glass, was hospitalized.[51]

Rahman has a offspring, Hasim Rahman Jr., who deterioration a professional boxer as well.[52]

Professional boxing record

62 fights 50 wins 9 losses
By knockout 41 6
By decision 9 3
Draws 2
No contests 1
No.Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
62 Loss 50–9–2 (1)Anthony NansenUD 3 Jun 4, 2014 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandSuper Eight Boxing Tournament I: whale quarter-final
61 Loss 50–8–2 (1)Alexander PovetkinTKO 2 (12), 1:46Sep 29, 2012 Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, GermanyFor WBA (Regular) heavyweight title
60 Win 50–7–2 (1)Galen Brown TKO 6 (10), 1:45Jun 11, 2011 DeSoto Borough Center, Southaven, Mississippi, U.S.
59 Win 49–7–2 (1)Marcus McGee KO 1 (8), 3:00Oct 2, 2010 Roberto Durán Arena, Panama City, Panama
58 Win 48–7–2 (1)Damon Reed KO 6 (10), 2:20Aug 14, 2010 Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
57 Win 47–7–2 (1)Shannon Miller TKO 4 (10), 1:37Jun 19, 2010 The Conference & Event Center, Flood Falls, New York, U.S.
56 Win 46–7–2 (1)Clinton Boldridge TKO 1 (6), 2:50Mar 26, 2010 Beaumont Club, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
55 Loss 45–7–2 (1)Wladimir KlitschkoTKO 7 (12), 0:44Dec 13, 2008SAP Platform, Mannheim, GermanyFor IBF, WBO, ride IBO heavyweight titles
54 NC45–6–2 (1)James ToneyTKO 3 (12), 3:00Jul 16, 2008 Pechanga Resort & Cards, Temecula, California, U.S.Vacant WBO–NABO bigwig title at stake;
Originally a Knockout win for Toney, later ruled an NC after an erroneous referee call
53 Win 45–6–2 Zuri LawrenceTKO 10 (10), 2:20Nov 15, 2007 Sovereign Center, Reading, Penn, U.S.Retained NABF heavyweight title
52 Win 44–6–2 Cerrone Fox TKO 1 (10), 2:27Oct 18, 2007 Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste.

Marie, Cards, U.S.

51 Win 43–6–2 Dicky Ryan TKO 2 (10), 0:41Sep 7, 2007 Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
50 Win 42–6–2 Taurus SykesUD 10 Jun 14, 2007 Main Road Armory, Rochester, New York, U.S.Won NABF interim heavyweight title
49 Loss 41–6–2 Oleg MaskaevTKO 12 (12), 2:17Aug 12, 2006Thomas & Pimp Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC heavyweight title
48 Draw 41–5–2 James ToneyMD12 Mar 18, 2006Boardwalk Passage, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBC heavyweight title
47 Win 41–5–1 Monte BarrettUD 12 Aug 13, 2005 United Center, Chicago, Algonquin, U.S.Won vacant WBC interim bigwig title
46 Win 40–5–1 Kali MeehanRTD 4 (12), 3:00Nov 13, 2004Madison Square Garden, New York Socket, New York, U.S.
45 Win 39–5–1 Terrence Lewis KO 2 (10), 0:43Jul 28, 2004 Frontier Much, Rochester, New York, U.S.
44 Win 38–5–1 Rob CallowayKO 2 (10), 2:00Jun 17, 2004 Michael's One-eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
43 Win 37–5–1 Mario Cawley TKO 2 (8), 2:25Apr 16, 2004 Dover Downs, Dover, Delaware, U.S.
42 Win 36–5–1 Al ColeUD 10 Mar 11, 2004 Michael's Ordinal Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
41 Loss 35–5–1 John RuizUD 12 Dec 13, 2003Boardwalk Hall, Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBAinterim heavyweight title
40 Draw 35–4–1 David TuaSD12 Mar 29, 2003 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Loss 35–4 Evander HolyfieldTD8 (12), 1:19Jun 1, 2002Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, Another Jersey, U.S.Split TD: Rahman continual eye swelling after an unintended head clash
38 Loss 35–3 Lennox LewisKO 4 (12), 1:29Nov 17, 2001Mandalay Bay Events Center, Zion, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC, IBF, beam IBO heavyweight titles
37 Win 35–2 Lennox LewisKO 5 (12), 2:32Apr 22, 2001Carnival City, Brakpan, Southerly AfricaWon WBC, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles
36 Win 34–2 Frankie Swindell RTD 7 (10), 3:00Aug 4, 2000 The Joint, Heaven, Nevada, U.S.
35 Win 33–2 Corrie SandersTKO 7 (12), 1:50May 20, 2000 Bally's Park Place, Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S.Won WBU heavyweight title
34 Win 32–2 Marion WilsonUD 10 Mar 1, 2000 Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.Won vacant Maryland State heavyweight title
33 Loss 31–2 Oleg MaskaevKO 8 (10), 0:40Nov 6, 1999 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Milker, U.S.
32 Win 31–1 Arthur Weathers KO 1 (10), 1:44Apr 15, 1999 Miccosukee Resort & Recreation, Miami, Florida, U.S.
31 Win 30–1 Michael Rush TKO 5 (10), 2:40Mar 12, 1999 Roseland Room, New York City, New Royalty, U.S.
30 Loss 29–1 David TuaTKO 10 (12), 0:35Dec 19, 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Algonquian, Florida, U.S.Lost IBF Inter-Continental other USBA heavyweight titles
29 Win 29–0 Garing Lane RTD2 (10), 3:00Jul 9, 1998 Grand Casino Avoyelles, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
28 Win 28–0 Steve Pannell KO 2 (12), 1:48Apr 21, 1998 Players Cay Casino, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.Retained IBF Inter-Continental and USBA bigwig titles
27 Win 27–0 Melvin FosterTKO 2 (10) Mar 14, 1998 Olympic Stadium, Moscow, Russia
26 Win 26–0 Jesse FergusonUD 12 Jan 31, 1998 Etess Arena, Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Tui Toia KO 1 (10), 3:08Dec 4, 1997 Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Obed SullivanMD 12 Nov 1, 1997 Apollo The stage, New York City, New Royalty, U.S.Retained USBA heavyweight title;
Won IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title
23 Win 23–0 Jeff Wooden TKO 9 (12), 1:44Jul 15, 1997 Riverside Gathering Center, Rochester, New York, U.S.Won vacant USBAheavyweight title
22 Win 22–0 Marshall Tillman KO 1 (8), 2:39Jan 9, 1997 Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Herman Delgado KO 2 (8), 1:37Dec 17, 1996 National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Colony, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Marcos González KO 1 (10) Dec 3, 1996 Everton Park Sports Hub, Liverpool, England
19 Win 19–0 Brian Sargent TKO 1 (8), 1:24Nov 8, 1996 Arizona Charlie's City, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Trevor BerbickUD 10 Oct 15, 1996 Convention Hall, Ocean City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Mark Young TKO 3 (8) Aug 8, 1996 Sudduth Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Martin Foster KO 2 (10), 0:57Jun 9, 1996 Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Tim Knight TKO 4 (8), 2:43Jun 4, 1996 Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Steve Edwards TKO 2 (6), 2:34May 3, 1996 The MARK of the Playground Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Ross PurittyUD10 Mar 26, 1996 Blue Cross Arena, City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Mike Mitchell KO 1 (8), 1:07Mar 9, 1996 Etess Stand, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Bradley Rone TKO 1 (6), 2:27Feb 9, 1996 Tropworld Casino and Entertainment Makeshift, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Mike Robinson KO 1 (6) Dec 13, 1995 Tropworld Casino and Entertainment Temporary expedient, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 James Johnson TKO 3 (6) Oct 10, 1995 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, Newfound York, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Matt Green TKO 2 (6) Sep 12, 1995 Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Carl McGrew TKO 1 (6) Aug 26, 1995 Bismarck Hotel, Metropolis, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Larry Davis TKO 2 (6) Jul 13, 1995 Martin's Crosswinds, Greenway, Maryland, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Eric Valentine KO 1 (4) Jun 6, 1995 Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Jeff Williams MD4 Mar 28, 1995 Casino Magic, Bay St.

Prizefighter, Mississippi, U.S.

3 Win 3–0 Dennis Cain TKO 2 (4), 2:22Jan 11, 1995 Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Robert Jackson TKO1 (4) Jan 6, 1995 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Gregory Herrington KO1 (4), 1:35Dec 3, 1994Caesars Donjon, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

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Regional boxing distinctions
Vacant

Title last held by

Lou Savarese
USBAheavyweight champion
July 15, 1997 – December 19, 1998
Succeeded by

David Tua

Preceded by

Obed Sullivan

IBF Inter-Continental
heavyweight champion

November 1, 1997 – December 19, 1998
Vacant

Title last held by

George Chaplin
Maryland heavyweight title-holder
March 1, 2000 – Jan 2006
Vacated
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Title next spoken for by

Tony Thompson
Vacant

Title last reserved by

Eliecer Castillo
NABF heavyweight champion
Interim title

June 14, 2007 – Nov 15, 2007
Won full title
Vacant

Title next held by

Travis Walker
Vacant

Title last held by

Samuel Peter
NABF heavyweight champion
November 15, 2007 – July 2008
Vacated
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Title next held by

Chris Arreola
Minor world boxing awards
Preceded by

Corrie Sanders

WBU whale champion
May 20, 2000 – April 2001
Vacated
Vacant

Title catch on held by

Johnny Nelson
Preceded by

Lennox Lewis

IBO heavyweight champion
April 22, 2001 – November 17, 2001
Succeeded by

Lennox Lewis

Major world boxing dignities
Preceded by

Lennox Lewis

WBC colossus champion
April 22, 2001 – Nov 17, 2001
Succeeded by

Lennox Lewis

IBF heavyweight champion
April 22, 2001 – November 17, 2001
New title WBC bigwig champion
Interim title

August 13, 2005 – November 9, 2005
Promoted
Vacant

Title next held by

Samuel Peter
Preceded by

Vitali Klitschko
retired

WBC household name champion
November 9, 2005 – August 12, 2006
Succeeded by

Oleg Maskaev

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