Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton MBE | |
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Born | Richard John Hatton 6 October 1978 |
Other names | |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)[1] |
Reach | 65 in (165 cm)[1] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 48 |
Wins | 45 |
Wins by KO | 32 |
Losses | 3 |
Richard John Hatton
In 2000, Hatton won the
Making his welterweight debut in 2006, Hatton won a tough fight against WBA champion Luis Collazo to win a world title in his second weight class. A return to light-welterweight in 2007 saw him win the vacant IBF title for a second time, as well as the International Boxing Organization (IBO) title. In the same year, Hatton had his career first defeat against Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an attempt to win the World Boxing Council (WBC), Ring and lineal welterweight titles. This defeat took a severe toll on Hatton's wellbeing, as did a second defeat in 2009 when he lost his IBO, Ring and lineal light-welterweight titles to Manny Pacquiao.
After Hatton's career was put on a long hiatus, rumours of a comeback continued to circulate the media over the next several years.[9][10] In 2011, Hatton announced his retirement from the sport,[11][12] but in 2012, more than three years after his last fight, he confirmed his comeback.[13] A loss to Vyacheslav Senchenko in his first match back prompted Hatton to immediately announce his final retirement.[14]
Hatton has been lauded as one of the most beloved and popular British boxers of all time, with a raucous fan base that travelled in their tens of thousands across the Atlantic to support him.[12][15][16][17]
Early life
Born in
Amateur career
Hatton had a short
Amateur highlights
- light-welterweight(1994)
- ABA national junior champion (class A) – light-welterweight (1995, 1996)
- ABA national junior champion (class B) – light-welterweight (1997)
- ABA national champion – light-welterweight (1997)
Professional career
Light-welterweight
Early career
Hatton made his professional debut on 11 September 1997 against Colin McAuley in
Hatton's next four fights after gaining the WBO inter-continental belt were all won within four rounds.
Hatton vs. Tszyu
On 5 June 2005, Hatton defeated IBF and The Ring champion Kostya Tszyu, then widely regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound boxers in the world by a TKO after the Australian failed to answer the bell for the twelfth round. Hatton was a heavy underdog for this fight and the victory announced his entry to the upper echelons of the world boxing scene. Prior to the fight, the majority of boxing critics had given Hatton little or no chance and this victory was regarded as one of the best victories by an English boxer in the last 20 years.
Light Welterweight Unification
On 26 November 2005, Hatton won the
Hatton relinquished his IBF title on 29 March 2006 after refusing to fulfil a mandatory defence against number one contender Naoufel Ben Rabah because he intended to move up to the welterweight division.[33] Hatton signed a three-fight contract with Dennis Hobson's fight academy after splitting from long time promoter Frank Warren.[34] The three fights would take place in the United States.
Welterweight
Hatton vs. Collazo
Hatton moved up a division to meet American Luis Collazo for the WBA welterweight title which took place on 13 May 2006.[35] Hatton won the WBA title from Collazo but struggled. Hatton started well, knocking Collazo down in the very first few seconds of the first round,[36] but it turned out to be one of the toughest fights of his career, with some boxing analysts claiming Collazo won the fight,[36] although many thought Hatton had done enough early on to secure victory, with the knockdown a pivotal point in the fight.
Return to light-welterweight
Hatton vs. Urango
Hatton's first fight back at light-welterweight was against then IBF light-welterweight champion Juan Urango for his title and the vacant IBO title on 20 January 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hatton's promoter, Dennis Hobson, stated that the impetus for moving back down was to set up a fight with José Luis Castillo, a fighter who nearly beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. at lightweight in 2002.[37] Hatton ended up winning a twelve-round unanimous decision (UD) against Urango to re-capture the IBF light-welterweight title. He won all but one round on all three judges' scorecards. Castillo, who was on the undercard, also won, setting up their long-awaited fight.
Hatton vs. Castillo
Hatton was forced to relinquish his IBF title again on 10 February to be able to fight Castillo. The fight was held on 23 June 2007, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada.[38] In round four, Hatton landed a "perfect" left hook to the liver, which put Castillo to the canvas.[39] Hatton later claimed that four of Castillo's ribs were broken with this one punch. Unable to stand up, Castillo was counted out for the first time in his career.
Return to welterweight
Hatton vs. Mayweather Jr.
Hatton agreed to terms on 27 July for an 8 December 2007 welterweight fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Second return to light-welterweight
Hatton vs. Lazcano
On 24 May 2008, Hatton beat Mexican Juan Lazcano by UD with scores of 120–110, 118–110, and 120–108,[46] in front of his home crowd of 55,000 (a post-World War II record for a boxing match in Britain),[47] at City of Manchester Stadium to retain The Ring and IBO light-welterweight titles.[48] Hatton did well when he boxed and controlled the range, utilising his jab and dominating a lot of the early exchanges. In round eight, Hatton absorbed a left hook to the chin that wobbled him. In round ten, Hatton was hurt again by a left hook.[48][49] Despite that, Hatton outworked Lazcano to win at least ten of the rounds.
Hatton vs. Malignaggi
Hatton fought Paulie Malignaggi of the United States at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on 22 November 2008 for Hatton's The Ring light-welterweight title.[50] He was trained for the fight by Floyd Mayweather Sr.[51] Hatton dominated for all of the fight and defeated Malignaggi by eleventh-round TKO when Malignaggi's trainer, Buddy McGirt, threw in the towel 48 seconds into the round.[52]
Hatton vs. Pacquiao
Hatton fought Manny Pacquiao on 2 May 2009 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The fight was at light-welterweight, which was the sixth weight category Pacquiao has fought at and is the weight at which Hatton was previously undefeated.[53] Pacquiao defeated Hatton in the second round by a KO victory after knocking Hatton down twice in the first round, and then a final time in the second round. Following the loss to Pacquiao, Hatton put his career on hiatus. After more than a year out of action, in a June 2010 interview with Gulfnews.com, the British boxer seemed uninterested in coming to the ring again. He stated: "Boxing started off as a habit and it ended up giving me some money and making me a little bit of a better person. But I don't think I will have a fight again. But you can never say never as I have not announced officially that I won't be boxing. At the moment I don't have any fire in the belly for a fight or to get myself to a gym." However, Hatton also added: "But it has been only 13 months and I am only 31, so never count me out."[54]
Hatton has also voiced suspicion that Pacquiao may be using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Hatton said he should have made the same blood testing demand as Floyd Mayweather Jr., whose fight against Pacquiao fell through in early 2010.
Final comeback at welterweight
Hatton vs. Senchenko
On 14 September 2012, Hatton confirmed he would return to professional boxing with a fight against an unnamed opponent scheduled to take place in November that year.[13][56][57] Tickets for the comeback sold out in two days,[58] before the opponent or undercard were announced.[59] His opponent was later revealed to be Vyacheslav Senchenko. Having reached a maximum weight of nearly 15 stone (95 kg),[60] in the months leading up to his comeback, Hatton's bodyweight decreased by nearly half his fighting weight.[citation needed]
Hatton started the fight the stronger of the pair, but did not time his shots well.[61] Senchenko used his superior reach to land jabs, and gained the upper hand as the fight progressed.[62] In the ninth round, a left hook to the body sent Hatton to the floor. Knocked down by the type of punch previously viewed as his own signature, Hatton was counted out by the referee.[63] It was the third time Hatton had been stopped, taking his overall record to 45 wins and 3 defeats.[64] He announced his final retirement from the ring immediately afterwards,[5][62] saying "I needed one more fight to see if I had still got it – and I haven't. I found out tonight it isn't there no more."[61]
Outside the ring
Hatton is a passionate supporter of Manchester City, with strong links to the club via his father and grandfather, who are both former players. Hatton also once had a trial at City for the youth team. His entrance music was the club's song "Blue Moon" as performed by the band "Supra".
Regarding his nickname, Hatton said, "I've always been a fan of
Hatton is sometimes referred to by boxing fans as "Ricky Fatton"
Hatton appeared on the
Hatton received the MBE for services to sport in the 2007 New Year Honours.[70]
In 2008, he started hosting his own
. His father, Ray Hatton, said, "We had a conversation with a third party asking whether, if we were approached by the Mayweather team, would a possible rematch be on the cards."[72] Ray Hatton added, "Really, at the moment we're looking at Manny Pacquiao. It's very nice for Ricky to still be in such a big league."[73]Although negotiations stalled at some points, Hatton fought the number one pound-for-pound fighter, Manny Pacquiao, on 2 May 2009.[53][74]
Hatton hosted the 9 November 2009 edition of
On 13 September 2010, Hatton was admitted to a rehabilitation facility,
In September 2023, it was announced that Hatton would be competing in the
Family
Hatton's mother, Carol, still works on the carpet stall on
Hatton has a son,
On 12 September 2010, the Sunday tabloid News of the World published a front-page story alleging Hatton has been a regular cocaine user with accompanying pictures showing the boxer apparently using the drug.[81][82] Hatton was said to be "devastated" following the story.[83]
Charity
Hatton is a supporter of The Village News, Haughton Green's local children's newspaper made by children in aid of charity. Hatton supported them at a charity auction by appearing and signing boxing gloves, with the evening raising £1,600. Hatton was also recently a special guest speaker for The Toby Henderson Trust at a sportsmans' dinner at the Gosforth Marriott Hotel. Thanks to Hatton's help via donations and a highly successful auction, a lot of money was raised for the Centre for First Initiatives in Crosby Liverpool.
In 2013, Hatton became the patron of Manchester-based homeless charity Barnabus.[84]
Fans
Hatton has attracted many fans who were very vocal in their support during fights. The main chant was a modified version of the Christmas song "Winter Wonderland", with the lyrics changed to promote Hatton.[85]
Hatton fans also liked to taunt opponents by singing "Who Are Ya?", a popular English football chant. Along with Floyd Mayweather, Hatton is referenced by New York rapper GZA on the track "Paper Plate" of his 2008 album, Pro Tools.[86]
Hatton Promotions
Hatton has his own boxing promotions that has boxers Anthony Upton, Sonny Upton, Paul Upton, Lucas Browne, Cameron Hammond, Damien Hooper, Zhanat Zhakiyanov, Adam Etches, Matty Askin, Scott Jenkins Sergey Rabchenko and Ryan Burnett. On 11 February 2017 Zhanat Zhakiyanov became the first fighter under Hatton Promotions, as well as trained by Hatton, to become world champion when he defeated Rau'shee Warren by split decision (SD) to win the WBA bantamweight title.[87]
Training career
Hatton is a boxing manager and trainer. He is the trainer of
Professional boxing record
48 fights | 45 wins | 3 losses |
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By knockout | 32 | 3 |
By decision | 12 | 0 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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48 | Loss | 45–3 | Vyacheslav Senchenko | KO | 9 (10), 2:52 | 24 Nov 2012 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England | |
47 | Loss | 45–2 | Manny Pacquiao | KO | 2 (12), 2:59 | 2 May 2009 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | Lost IBO and The Ring light-welterweight titles |
46 | Win | 45–1 | Paulie Malignaggi | TKO | 11 (12), 0:48 | 22 Nov 2008 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained IBO and The Ring light-welterweight titles |
45 | Win | 44–1 | Juan Lazcano | UD | 12 | 24 May 2008 | City Stadium, Manchester, England | Retained IBO and The Ring light-welterweight titles |
44 | Loss | 43–1 | Floyd Mayweather Jr. | TKO | 10 (12), 1:35 | 8 Dec 2007 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US | For WBC and The Ring welterweight titles |
43 | Win | 43–0 | José Luis Castillo | KO | 4 (12), 2:16 | 23 Jun 2007 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained IBO and The Ring light-welterweight titles; Won vacant WBC International light-welterweight title |
42 | Win | 42–0 | Juan Urango | UD | 12 | 20 Jan 2007 | Paris, Paradise, Nevada, US | Retained The Ring light-welterweight title; Won IBF and vacant IBO light-welterweight titles |
41 | Win | 41–0 | Luis Collazo | UD | 12 | 13 May 2006 | TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US | Won WBA welterweight title |
40 | Win | 40–0 | Carlos Maussa | KO | 9 (12), 1:10 | 26 Nov 2005 | Hallam FM Arena , Sheffield, England
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Retained IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles; Won WBA (Unified) light-welterweight title |
39 | Win | 39–0 | Kostya Tszyu | RTD | 11 (12), 3:00 | 4 Jun 2005
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MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Won IBF and The Ring light-welterweight titles |
38 | Win | 38–0 | Ray Oliveira | KO | 10 (12), 1:38 | 11 Dec 2004 | ExCeL , London, England
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Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
37 | Win | 37–0 | Michael Stewart | TKO | 5 (12), 2:57 | 1 Oct 2004 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
36 | Win | 36–0 | Carlos Wilfredo Vilches | UD | 12 | 12 Jun 2004 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
35 | Win | 35–0 | Dennis Holbæk Pedersen | TKO | 6 (12), 2:32 | 3 Apr 2004 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
34 | Win | 34–0 | Ben Tackie | UD | 12 | 13 Dec 2003 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
33 | Win | 33–0 | Aldo Nazareno Rios | RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | 27 Sep 2003 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
32 | Win | 32–0 | Vince Phillips | UD | 12 | 5 Apr 2003 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
31 | Win | 31–0 | Joe Hutchinson | KO | 4 (12), 1:16 | 14 Dec 2002 | Telewest Arena, Newcastle , England
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Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
30 | Win | 30–0 | Stephen Smith | DQ | 2 (12), 0:28 | 28 Sep 2002 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title; Smith disqualified after his cornermen entered the ring |
29 | Win | 29–0 | Eamonn Magee | UD | 12 | 1 Jun 2002 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
28 | Win | 28–0 | Mikhail Krivolapov | TKO | 9 (12), 2:31 | 9 Feb 2002 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
27 | Win | 27–0 | Justin Rowsell | TKO | 2 (12), 0:36 | 15 Dec 2001 | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
26 | Win | 26–0 | Freddie Pendleton | KO | 2 (12), 2:40 | 27 Oct 2001 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
25 | Win | 25–0 | John Bailey | TKO | 5 (12), 0:36 | 15 Sep 2001 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
24 | Win | 24–0 | Jason Rowland | KO | 4 (12), 2:08 | 7 Jul 2001 | Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, England | Retained WBU light-welterweight title |
23 | Win | 23–0 | Tony Pep | TKO | 4 (12), 2:30 | 26 Mar 2001 | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England | Won vacant WBU light-welterweight title |
22 | Win | 22–0 | Jon Thaxton | PTS | 12 | 21 Oct 2000 | Wembley Conference Centre, London, England | Won vacant British light-welterweight title
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21 | Win | 21–0 | Giuseppe Lauri | TKO | 5 (12), 1:57 | 23 Sep 2000 | York Hall, London, England | Retained WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title; Won WBA Inter-Continental light-welterweight title |
20 | Win | 20–0 | Gilbert Quiros | KO | 2 (12), 1:48 | 10 Jun 2000 | Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan, US | Retained WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title |
19 | Win | 19–0 | Ambioris Figuero | TKO | 4 (12), 0:49 | 16 May 2000 | Spectrum Arena, Warrington, England | Retained WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title |
18 | Win | 18–0 | Pedro Alonso Teran | TKO | 4 (12), 2:55 | 25 Mar 2000 | Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, England | Retained WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title |
17 | Win | 17–0 | Leoncio Garces | TKO | 3 (8), 1:37 | 29 Jan 2000 | MEN Arena, Manchester, England | |
16 | Win | 16–0 | Mark Winters | TKO | 4 (12), 0:51 | 11 Dec 1999 | Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England | Retained WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Bernard Paul | RTD | 4 (12), 3:00 | 9 Oct 1999 | Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England | Retained WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | Mark Ramsey | PTS | 6 | 17 Jul 1999 | The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster , England
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13 | Win | 13–0 | Dillon Carew | TKO | 5 (12), 2:00 | 29 May 1999 | North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax, England | Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Brian Coleman | KO | 2 (10), 1:18 | 3 Apr 1999 | Royal Albert Hall, London, England | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Tommy Peacock | TKO | 2 (10), 2:21 | 27 Feb 1999 | Sports Centre, Oldham, England | Won vacant light-welterweight title
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10 | Win | 10–0 | Paul Denton | TKO | 6 (8), 0:19 | 19 Dec 1998 | Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Kevin Carter | TKO | 1 (6) | 31 Oct 1998 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey , US
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8 | Win | 8–0 | Pascal Montulet | KO | 2 (6) | 19 Sep 1998 | Arena Oberhausen, Oberhausen , Germany
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7 | Win | 7–0 | Anthony Campbell | PTS | 6 | 18 Jul 1998 | Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Mark Ramsey | PTS | 6 | 30 May 1998 | Whitchurch Leisure Centre, Bristol, England | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Karl Taylor | TKO | 1 (6), 1:45 | 18 Apr 1998 | MEN Arena, Manchester , England
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4 | Win | 4–0 | Paul Salmon | TKO | 1 (4), 1:47 | 27 Mar 1998 | Ice Rink, Telford, England | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | David Thompson | TKO | 1 (4), 1:25 | 17 Jan 1998 | Whitchurch Leisure Centre, Bristol, England | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Robbie Alvarez | UD | 4 | 19 Dec 1997 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Colin McAuley | RTD | 1 (4), 3:00 | 11 Sep 1997 | Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, England |
Exhibition boxing record
1 fight | 0 wins | 0 losses |
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Non-scored | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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1 | — | 0–0 (1) | Marco Antonio Barrera | — | 8 | Nov 12, 2022 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England | Non-scored bout |
Pay-per-view bouts
No. | Date | Fight | Billing | Buys | Network | Country |
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1 | 8 Dec 2007 | Mayweather vs. Hatton | Undefeated | 920,000[90] | HBO | United States |
1,150,000[91] | Sky Box Office | United Kingdom | ||||
2 | 2 May 2009 | Pacquiao vs. Hatton | The Battle of East and West | 850,000[92] | HBO | United States |
900,000[93] | Sky Box Office | United Kingdom | ||||
Total sales | 3,820,000 |
See also
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External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Ricky Hatton from BoxRec (registration required)
Sporting positions | ||||
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Regional boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Dean Bramhald
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light-welterweight champion 27 February 1999 – May 1999 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Tony Montana
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Vacant Title last held by Emanuel Augustus
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WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight champion 29 May 1999 – October 2000 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Ebo Elder
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Preceded by | WBA Inter-Continental light-welterweight champion 23 September 2000 – October 2000 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Khalid Rahilou
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Preceded by | British light-welterweight champion 21 October 2000 – March 2001 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Junior Witter
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Minor world boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Jason Rowland
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WBU light-welterweight champion 26 March 2001 – 2005 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Lee McAllister
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Vacant Title last held by Stevie Johnston
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IBO light-welterweight champion 20 January 2007 – 2 May 2009 |
Succeeded by | ||
Major world boxing titles | ||||
Preceded by | 4 June 2005 – 29 March 2006Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Juan Urango
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The Ring light-welterweight champion 4 June 2005 – 2 May 2009 |
Succeeded by Manny Pacquiao
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Preceded by champion
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Super title 26 November 2005 – 4 May 2006 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Amir Khan
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Preceded by | WBA welterweight champion 13 May 2006 – 31 August 2006 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Miguel Cotto
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Preceded by Juan Urango
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IBF light-welterweight champion 20 January 2007 – 11 February 2007 Stripped |
Vacant Title next held by Lovemore N'dou
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Awards | ||||
Previous: Glen Johnson |
The Ring Fighter of the Year 2005 |
Next: Manny Pacquiao | ||
BWAA Fighter of the Year 2005 | ||||
ESPN Fighter of the Year 2005 |