Maurice Hooker
Maurice Hooker | |
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Born | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | August 7, 1989
Nationality | American |
Other names | Mighty Mo |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 33 |
Wins | 27 |
Wins by KO | 18 |
Losses | 3 |
Draws | 3 |
Maurice Dewayne Hooker (born August 7, 1989) is an American
Professional career
Hooker vs. Flanagan
Hooker turned professional in 2011 and compiled a record of 23-0-3 before challenging and beating British boxer Terry Flanagan in an upset on June 9, 2018 for the vacant WBO light welterweight title[2][3] in Manchester England on the Tyson Fury vs. Sefer Seferi undercard.
Hooker vs. Ramirez
On 27 July 2019, Hooker fought WBC super lightweight champion Jose Ramirez in a unification bout. Ramirez managed to get the better out of Hooker and won the fight via a sixth-round TKO.[4]
Hooker vs. Perez
In his next fight, Hooker fought Uriel Perez. Hooker won the fight in the first round.[5]
Hooker vs. Ortiz Jr
On 20 March 2021, Hooker fought Vergil Ortiz Jr, who was ranked #2 by the WBO and #6 by the WBC at welterweight.[6] Ortiz Jr was the better man, first knocking Hooker down in the sixth round, before finishing him in the seventh with a TKO victory.[7]
Professional boxing record
33 fights | 27 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 18 | 2 |
By decision | 9 | 1 |
Draws | 3 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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33 | Loss | 27–3–3 | Blair Cobbs | UD | 10 | Aug 6, 2022 | Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
32 | Loss | 27–2–3 | Vergil Ortiz Jr. | TKO | 7 (12), 0:36 | Mar 20, 2021 | Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | For vacant WBO International welterweight title |
31 | Win | 27–1–3 | Uriel Perez | TKO | 1 (10), 2:52 | Dec 20, 2019 | Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona , U.S.
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30 | Loss | 26–1–3 | José Ramírez | TKO | 6 (12), 1:48 | Jul 27, 2019 | College Park Center, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | Lost WBO light welterweight title; For WBC light welterweight title |
29 | Win | 26–0–3 | Mikkel LesPierre | UD | 12 | Mar 9, 2019 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | Retained WBO light welterweight title |
28 | Win | 25–0–3 | Alex Saucedo | TKO | 7 (12), 1:36 | Nov 16, 2018 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , U.S.
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Retained WBO light welterweight title |
27 | Win | 24–0–3 | Terry Flanagan | SD | 12 | Jun 9, 2018 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England | Won vacant WBO light welterweight title |
26 | Win | 23–0–3 | Courtney Jackson | UD | 10 | Aug 19, 2017 | Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
25 | Win | 22–0–3 | Cristóbal Cruz | UD | 10 | Feb 24, 2017 | Salon Mezzanine, Tijuana, Mexico | |
24 | Draw | 21–0–3 | Darleys Pérez | SD | 10 | Nov 19, 2016 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
23 | Win | 21–0–2 | Ty Barnett | KO | 1 (10), 2:27 | Aug 6, 2016 | Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
22 | Win | 20–0–2 | Wilfrido Buelvas | KO | 1 (10), 2:27 | Mar 26, 2016 | Oracle Arena, Oakland, California , U.S.
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21 | Win | 19–0–2 | Ghislain Maduma | SD | 10 | Oct 17, 2015 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
20 | Win | 18–0–2 | Eduardo Galindo | TKO | 6 (10), 3:10 | Jun 26, 2015 | Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | Won vacant title |
19 | Win | 17–0–2 | Santos Benavides | TKO | 2 (8), 1:56 | Mar 6, 2015 | Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
18 | Win | 16–0–2 | Gary Bergeron | TKO | 2 (6), 2:12 | Nov 22, 2014 | Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
17 | Win | 15–0–2 | Carlos Valenzuela | TKO | 1 (6), 2:37 | Aug 22, 2014 | Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
16 | Win | 14–0–2 | Lauro Alcantar | TKO | 1 (6), 2:17 | Jul 11, 2014 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
15 | Win | 13–0–2 | Adrian Rodriguez Garza | UD | 6 | Apr 26, 2014 | Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. | |
14 | Draw | 12–0–2 | Abel Ramos | MD | 8 | Jan 27, 2014 | Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | |
13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Rynell Griffin | UD | 6 | Sep 26, 2013 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 11–0–1 | John Revish | KO | 1 (6), 2:08 | Aug 23, 2013 | Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
11 | Win | 10–0–1 | Mario Hermosillo | KO | 1 (6), 2:20 | Jul 25, 2013 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California , U.S.
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10 | Win | 9–0–1 | John Montes | TKO | 6 (6), 1:34 | Jun 8, 2013 | Beamers Nightclub, Dallas, Texas , U.S.
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9 | Win | 8–0–1 | Adam Ealoms | KO | 2 (6), 1:44 | Apr 29, 2013 | Cendera Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Cameron Krael | UD | 4 | Dec 19, 2012 | Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York , U.S.
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7 | Win | 6–0–1 | DeAnthony Bonner | KO | 1 (4), 1:52 | Aug 24, 2012 | Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Julian Rodriguez | KO | 1 (4), 2:10 | Aug 11, 2012 | Convention Center, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 4–0–1 | Pedro Dominguez | TKO | 1 (4), 0:13 | Jun 29, 2012 | Kay Yeager Coliseum, Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. | |
4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Demond Brock | UD | 4 | Jun 8, 2012 | Festival Plaza, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | |
3 | Win | 2–0–1 | Martin Gomez | TKO | 2 (4), 1:37 | Jul 22, 2011 | North Austin Event Center, Austin, Texas, U.S. | |
2 | Win | 1–0–1 | Wilbert Mitchell | KO | 1 (4), 1:43 | Jun 24, 2011 | Dr Pepper Arena, Frisco, Texas , U.S.
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1 | Draw | 0–0–1 | Tyrone Chatman | SD | 4 | Apr 29, 2011 | Orpheum Theater, St. Louis, Missouri , U.S
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See also
- List of light-welterweight boxing champions
References
- ^ "RANKINGS | Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". TBRB. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Maurice Hooker Shocks Terry Flanagan, Wins WBO Title". Boxingscene. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ "Maurice Hooker defeats Terry Flanagan, wins first world title". ESPN. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ^ "Ramirez vs Hooker - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- ^ "Hooker vs Perez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- ^ "Ortiz Jr vs Hooker - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
- ^ "Vergil Ortiz Jr. stops determined Maurice Hooker in 7 rounds". The Ring. 2021-03-21. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
External links
- Boxing record for Maurice Hooker from BoxRec (registration required)
- Maurice Hooker - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live