Hank Lundy
Hank Lundy | |
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Born | Henry Lundy January 3, 1984 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Hammerin' |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 46 |
Wins | 31 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 14 |
Draws | 1 |
Henry "Hank" Lundy (born January 3, 1984) is a professional American boxer. He has challenged once for the
Early life
Lundy's first love growing up was football; he earned a partial scholarship to play collegiate football at
Lundy eventually took a liking to boxing at the age of 18 after knocking out a would-be schoolyard bully with an uppercut. "I put him to sleep", Lundy recalled. Fearing the repercussions, Lundy ran home to his uncle, who told him to put his quick hands to use. "People ain't fighting people – they're shooting people!" he told Lundy, "So get your butt in the gym!"
Amateur career
Lundy took his family's advice and began a successful amateur boxing career in which he finished 65–5 overall and won the 2003 Pennsylvania Golden Gloves. Lundy also won a silver medal at the 2005 National Golden Gloves and won the Junior Lightweight Open Division championship at the Middle Atlantic Championships and East Central Championships before his amateur career ended with a narrow loss in the 2007 Pan-Am Games.[1]
Professional career
Lundy began his professional career in 2006 under the guidance of promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. and Classic Entertainment and Sports, defeating Steve Thomas by first-round knockout at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis, Massachusetts.
Lundy quickly rose to 10–0 within the next 16 months, including wins in Providence, Rhode Island; Lincoln, Rhode Island; and Mashantucket, Connecticut, at Foxwoods Resort Casino, establishing an early reputation as one of boxing's most promising road warriors.
On March 28, 2008, Lundy faced his toughest test to date when he traveled to
Lundy returned to
A year later, Lundy earned a breakthrough victory, knocking out undefeated Jason Cintron, the younger brother of former world champion
Lundy called out Cintron prior to the bout, questioning Cintron's background and predicting a knockout win. "I guarantee this fight will be over in three rounds", Lundy said. "I hold no punches in the ring. When you look at my resume, I'm fighting people that can fight. Who has he fought? There's a buzz going around that he's planning to knock me out. You have, what, three knockouts on paper? Look at my knockout ratio. Look at the type of guys I’m fighting. He's not on my level. He's nowhere in the same league as me."[3]
Lundy breezed through his next three bouts, stopping former New England amateur standout Josh Beeman in the fifth round, knocking out Justo Sanchez in the sixth round of a scheduled 10-round bout two months later, and annihilating Aldo Valtierra in 2 minutes, 41 seconds at Mohegan Sun on October 31, 2009.
Lundy began 2010 with another tough challenge, facing former
With eight consecutive wins under his belt, Lundy issued a challenge to lightweights willing to face him in the ring. "Look at the records of the guys who I have fought", Lundy said. "I was fighting opponents with fifty-plus fights in my sixth bout. I have fought many veterans, undefeated guys and now contenders. I am ready for the next level, any lightweight out there, preferably in the top 10, because I know I am very close to realizing my dream to become world champion."[5]
NABO championship
Undefeated lightweight Tyrese Hendrix answered Lundy's challenge, agreeing to face Lundy on April 16, 2010 at the Omni New Daisy Theater in
Lundy dominated, knocking down Hendrix twice in the first and again in the sixth en route to a 98–90, 100–88, 99–88 unanimous-decision victory to capture the NABO title.[6]
First career loss
Three months after winning the title, Lundy made his first defense against John Molina Jr. in the main event of ESPN's
Lundy's speed and power overwhelmed Molina through the first half of the fight before Molina sent Lundy to the canvas in the eighth round courtesy of a hard, overhand right. Lundy made it back to his feet, but struggled down the stretch; Molina caught Lundy against the ropes in the 11th round and finished him off with a flurry, prompting referee Ricky Gonzalez to stop the bout at the 2:18 mark.
Molina improved to 21–1 while Lundy dropped to 18–1–1.[7]
Lundy returned to the ring five weeks later, again on
NABF championship
Lundy earned another shot at a title on April 1, 2011 when he faced former
Lundy sent Lopez to the canvas in the second round and ultimately won the fight by unanimous decision, 99–91, 97–92, 95–94.
The win was Lundy's second in a row since losing to Molina, improving his overall record to 20–1–1.
Showdown against David Diaz
Four months after beating Lopez, Lundy again traveled to an opponent's backyard, agreeing to face former world champion and fan favorite
The fight took place August 19, 2011 on ESPN. Lundy took control early before Diaz caught him with a right hook in the fourth round, sending Lundy tumbling to the canvas. Diaz tried desperately to end the fight in the fourth, but Lundy survived and eventually cut Diaz above the eye in the fifth. Referee Gerald Scott threatened to stop the fight due to the damage over Diaz's eye, but ultimately allowed the former world champion to continue. Lundy finished Diaz in the sixth with a left hand that put Diaz on his back 37 seconds into the round.[9]
Second NABF title defense
After making his first title defense against Diaz, Lundy squared off against little-known power-puncher Dannie Williams of
The match was scheduled as the 10-round main event of ESPN's
Third NABF title defense
On July 27, 2012, Lundy defended his title against Mexican challenger
Move to 140-pound division
Following the loss to Beltran, Lundy moved up from lightweight to light welterweight and challenged then undefeated and No. 3 ranked World Boxing Council light welterweight contender Viktor Postol on March 21, 2013 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Lundy gave Postol his toughest test to date, particularly in the late rounds of their scheduled 12-round bout, but lost a 116-112, 116-112, 116-113 unanimous decision.[10]
Shortly thereafter, Lundy returned to ESPN's
Return to prominence
With the win over Olusegun generating significant buzz in the boxing world, Lundy faced another tall task early in 2014 when he battled rising prospect and Cuban defector Angelo Santana in the main event of the Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 edition of ShoBox: The Next Generation, Lundy's first appearance on Showtime.
It was a breakthrough performance for Lundy, who outboxed Santana over 10 rounds at the
Lundy returned to the ring on May 31, 2014 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, where he beat Mexican challenger Gerardo Cuevas, the son of former world champion
HBO debut
Lundy put his winning streak on the line in his HBO debut against NABF super lightweight champion Thomas Dulorme on December 6, 2014, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The two also fought for the vacant NABO title.
Dulorme sent Lundy to the canvas in the opening round of their scheduled 10-round bout, but Lundy made his push in the later rounds, at one point hurting Dulorme in the sixth with a hard left hook. Dulorme held on and won by split decision, 97-92, 96-93, 93-96.[13]
A month later, Lundy agreed to fight Boxcino lightweight tournament champion
Lundy fought again on national television on July 11, 2015, this time challenging Mauricio Herrera in the main event on HBO Latino for the vacant NABF 140-pound title. Lundy lost on the scorecards via technical decision when the fight was stopped toward the end of the fifth round due to a pair of cuts over each of Herrera's eyes caused by accidental head-butts. Each judge scored the bout even after four, but judges Eddie Hernandez and Fernando Villareal awarded the partial fifth round to Herrera while Zac Young ruled it an even 10-10 round. Herrera won, 48-47, 48-47, 48-48.[15]
Return to lightweight division
After the bout with Petrov was cancelled, Lundy vowed to return to 135 pounds to silence the critics who suggested he could no longer make that weight in his 30s.[16] On October 17, 2015 Lundy made his long-awaited return to the lightweight division at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, defeating Carlos Winston Velasquez by fifth-round knockout to capture the vacant WBC Continental Americas Titles. Lundy dominated the fight from the opening bell, dropping Velasquez twice before the referee stopped the bout in the fifth.[17]
First world title shot
After winning in October, Lundy earned his first shot at a world title when he faced reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford in the main event of HBO's World Championship Boxing Telecast Feb. 27th, 2016 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Panned as a second-rate fight for the undefeated Crawford, the bout picked up considerable steam in the weeks leading up to the telecast as Lundy boldly predicted a knockout win. Following a heated press conference in New York City in which Crawford pushed Lundy during their face-off, Crawford stopped Lundy at the 2:09 mark of the fifth round.
Professional boxing record
43 fights | 31 wins | 11 losses |
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By knockout | 14 | 3 |
By decision | 17 | 8 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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43 | Loss | 31–11–1 | Alex Martin | UD | 10 | Aug 6, 2022 | Fort Worth , Texas
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42 | Loss | 31–10–1 | Robbie Davies Jr. | KO | 2 (10), 1:23 | Dec 11, 2021 | Echo Arena, Liverpool , England
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For WBA Continental light welterweight title |
41 | Loss | 31–9–1 | Jose Zepeda | UD | 10 | May 22, 2021 | Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For WBC Silver light welterweight title |
40 | Win | 31–8–1 | Ezequiel Victor Fernandez | UD | 8 | Feb 29, 2020 | PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware, U.S. | |
39 | Win | 30–8–1 | Robert Franckel | UD | 8 | Oct 5, 2019 | PAL Center, Hockessin, Delaware, U.S. | |
38 | Loss | 29–8–1 | Avery Sparrow | MD | 10 | Mar 15, 2019 | Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
37 | Loss | 29–7–1 | Zaur Abdullaev | UD | 12 | Sep 7, 2018 | Traktor Sport Palace, Chelyabinsk , Russia
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For WBC Silver lightweight title
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36 | Win | 29–6–1 | DeMarcus Corley | UD | 8 | Feb 10, 2018 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
35 | Win | 28–6–1 | Daniel Evangelista Jr. | TKO | 5 (8), 2:53 | Jun 2, 2017 | 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
34 | Win | 27–6–1 | John Delperdang | UD | 12 | Dec 30, 2016 | B.O.O.M. Fitness Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | Won vacant UBF lightweight title |
33 | Loss | 26–6–1 | Terence Crawford | TKO | 5 (12), 2:09 | Feb 27, 2016 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | For WBO light welterweight title |
32 | Win | 26–5–1 | Carlos Winston Velasquez | TKO | 5 (8), 0:23 | Oct 17, 2015 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title |
31 | Loss | 25–5–1 | Mauricio Herrera | TD | 5 (12), 2:09 | Jul 11, 2015 | Los Angeles, California , U.S.
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For vacant NABF light welterweight title; Majority TD after Herrera was cut from accidental head clashes |
30 | Loss | 25–4–1 | Thomas Dulorme | SD | 10 | Dec 6, 2014 | Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S. | For NABF and vacant WBO–NABO light welterweight titles |
29 | Win | 25–3–1 | Gerardo Cuevas | KO | 2 (10) | May 31, 2014 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
28 | Win | 24–3–1 | Angelo Santana | UD | 10 | Feb 21, 2014 | Cleveland, Ohio , U.S.
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27 | Win | 23–3–1 | Ajose Olusegun | UD | 10 | Jul 19, 2013 | Rockingham Park, Salem, New Hampshire, U.S. | |
26 | Loss | 22–3–1 | Viktor Postol | UD | 12 | Mar 21, 2013 | Club Sport Life, Kyiv, Ukraine | For vacant WBC International light welterweight title |
25 | Loss | 22–2–1 | Ray Beltrán | MD | 10 | Jul 27, 2012 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Lost NABF lightweight title |
24 | Win | 22–1–1 | Dannie Williams | UD | 10 | Mar 30, 2012 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | Retained NABF lightweight title |
23 | Win | 21–1–1 | David Díaz | KO | 6 (10), 0:37 | Aug 19, 2011 | Horseshoe, Hammond, Indiana, U.S. | Retained NABF lightweight title |
22 | Win | 20–1–1 | Patrick López | UD | 10 | Apr 1, 2011 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | Won vacant NABF lightweight title |
21 | Win | 19–1–1 | Omri Lowther | UD | 10 | Aug 28, 2010 | Montreal, Quebec , Canada
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20 | Loss | 18–1–1 | John Molina Jr. | TKO | 11 (12), 2:18 | Jul 9, 2010 | Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S. | Lost WBO–NABO lightweight title |
19 | Win | 18–0–1 | Tyrese Hendrix | UD | 10 | Apr 16, 2010 | The New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee , U.S.
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Won vacant WBO–NABO lightweight title |
18 | Win | 17–0–1 | Richar Abril | SD | 10 | Jan 22, 2010 | The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts , U.S.
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17 | Win | 16–0–1 | Aldo Valtierra | TKO | 1 (10), 2:41 | Oct 31, 2009 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
16 | Win | 15–0–1 | Justo Sanchez | TKO | 6 (10), 0:21 | Sep 26, 2009 | Yesha Ministries Worship Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
15 | Win | 14–0–1 | Josh Beeman | TKO | 5 (6), 1:34 | Jul 17, 2009 | Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
14 | Win | 13–0–1 | Jason Cintron | KO | 5 (8) | Apr 24, 2009 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Ben Odamattey | UD | 6 | Nov 22, 2008 | 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 11–0–1 | Esteban Almaraz | UD | 4 | May 23, 2008 | Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S. | |
11 | Draw | 10–0–1 | Darnell Jiles Jr. | UD | 4 | Mar 28, 2008 | Seneca Allegany Casino, Salamanca, New York, U.S. | |
10 | Win | 10–0 | Damon Antoine | UD | 6 | Jan 25, 2008 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Starr Johnson | TKO | 1 (4), 2:44 | Oct 12, 2007 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Andre Baker | UD | 4 | Aug 3, 2007 | National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Devarise Crayton | TKO | 2 (4), 1:48 | Jun 20, 2007 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Reggie Sanders | UD | 4 | Jun 1, 2007 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Jose Velazquez | TKO | 2 (4), 2:49 | May 11, 2007 | Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island , U.S.
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4 | Win | 4–0 | Jesse Francisco | TKO | 2 (4), 1:55 | Jan 26, 2007 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , U.S.
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3 | Win | 3–0 | Michael Williams | TKO | 1 (4), 2:20 | Oct 14, 2006 | Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island , U.S.
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2 | Win | 2–0 | Olade Thomas | UD | 4 | Aug 9, 2006 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Steve Thomas | TKO | 1 (4), 2:28 | Jul 7, 2006 | Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S. |
References
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- ^ "Lundy Defeats Almaraz – Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. May 26, 2008. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Carl Frampton press Conference at The Europa Hotel, Belfast before his fight against Jeromy Parodi on Saturday Night at The Odyssey – Boxing News 24/7". Eastsideboxing.com. October 18, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
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- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ "Tony Thompson beats Beck, Lundy defeats Hendrix – Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. April 16, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Molina Jr. defeats Lundy – Boxing News". Boxingnews24.com. July 9, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Lundy defeats Lowther – Boxing News". Fightnews.com. August 28, 2010. Archived from the original on September 1, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Knockout of the Year Contender: Hank Lundy TKO6 David Diaz [VIDEO]". Beatboxingmayhem.com. August 20, 2011. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Viktor Postol Decisions Hank Lundy in Kyiv, Kucher Wins – Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. March 21, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Boxing News, Results, Interviews and Video - Boxing Scene". Boxingscene.com. July 19, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ ""Hammerin' Hank" Lundy wins decision over Angelo Santana on Don King fight card". Cleveland.com. February 22, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Dulorme earns split-decision win vs. Lundy". Espn.go.com. December 6, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Lundy misses weight; Petrov fight canceled". Espn.go.com. January 16, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ Mauricio Herrera edges Hank Lundy by technical majority decision – Ring TV
- ^ "'Hammerin" Hank Lundy Tells His Side". Roundroundboxing.com. January 16, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
- ^ "Demetrius Andrade, Hank Lundy Secure Knockouts Wins - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. October 17, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
External links
- Boxing record for Hank Lundy from BoxRec (registration required)