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Ivan Robinson
Born
Ivan Robinson

(1971-02-27) February 27, 1971 (age 53)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesMighty
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins32
Wins by KO12
Losses12
Draws2

Ivan "Mighty" Robinson (born February 27, 1971) is an American professional boxer who has compiled a record of 36–12–2 (12 KOs) since becoming a professional in 1992. He challenged once for the IBF lightweight title in 1996, losing to Phillip Holiday by 12-round unanimous decision.

Background

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Robinson began boxing from an early age. He attended Simon Gratz High School.

Amateur career

Robinson had a stellar amateur career and was a national amateur champion. Some of his highlights are below:

Professional career

Robinson had been a lightweight and Junior Welterweight contender. He has been in several notable bouts, particularly his first victory over Arturo Gatti,[1] a fight that was voted Fight of the Year by Ring magazine. Other notable bouts include his second bout with Gatti, (which he also won), and his 12 round whirlwind bout with then lightweight champion Phillip Holiday. Robinson fought on May 28, 2005, when he lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Julio César Chávez at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

He won the USBA and NABF lightweight titles over his career. Fans consider Robinson a great sportsman, who fought Mexican legend Julio César Chávez and fought wars with Arturo Gatti.[2]

In 2013, Ivan Robinson was inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame.[3] He was one of 10 inductees in the 10-member class of 2013.


Professional boxing record

46 fights 32 wins 12 losses
By knockout 12 3
By decision 19 9
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
46 Loss 32–12–2 Favio Medina UD 10 Jul 3, 2005 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
45 Loss 32–11–2 Darien Ford SD 6 Jun 8, 2005 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44 Loss 32–10–2 Julio César Chávez Sr. UD 10 May 28, 2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
43 Win 32–9–2 Tyrone Winckler UD 6 Feb 18, 2005 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42 Loss 31–9–2 Reggie Nash SD 8 Aug 17, 2004 Valley Forge Convention Center, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41 Loss 31–8–2 Michael Stewart TKO 8 (12) Nov 11, 2003 Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. For USBA super lightweight title
40 Win 31–7–2 Mike McFail UD 6 Jun 19, 2003 Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39 Draw 30–7–2 Luis Alberto Santiago PTS 12 Nov 15, 2002 First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38 Loss 30–7–1 Charles Tschorniawsky MD 10 Oct 11, 2002 First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37 Loss 30–6–1 Efren Hinojosa UD 10 Jul 6, 2001 Harrah's Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, U.S.
36 Win 30–5–1 Alric Johnson TKO 8 (10), 3:00 Mar 2, 2001 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, California, U.S.
35 Loss 29–5–1 Jesse James Leija UD 10 Nov 11, 2000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
34 Draw 29–4–1 Vivian Harris PTS 10 Aug 11, 2000 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33 Loss 29–4 Antonio Díaz TKO 11 (12), 1:40 Apr 15, 2000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For IBA super lightweight title
32 Win 29–3 Tyrone Flucker KO 2 (8) Nov 11, 1999 Henry's Brewery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31 Win 28–3 James Crayton UD 12 Sep 3, 1999 Harrahs Casino, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S. Won NABF lightweight title
30 Loss 27–3 Angel Manfredy UD 10 Apr 17, 1999 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
29 Win 27–2 Arturo Gatti UD 10 Dec 12, 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28 Win 26–2 Arturo Gatti SD 10 Aug 22, 1998 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 25–2 Manuel De Leon UD 8 May 1, 1998 Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26 Win 24–2 Dezi Ford UD 10 Nov 7, 1997 First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25 Loss 23–2 Israel Cardona TKO 3 (12), 1:22 Jul 1, 1997 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. Lost USBA lightweight title
24 Loss 23–1 Phillip Holiday UD 12 Dec 21, 1996 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. For IBF lightweight title
23 Win 23–0 Emanuel Augustus UD 10 Jul 21, 1996 Teamster's Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Sammy Mejias DQ 9 (12) May 21, 1996 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained USBA lightweight title;
Mejias was DQ'd for excessive low blows
21 Win 21–0 Demetrio Ceballos UD 12 Oct 17, 1995 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won USBA lightweight title
20 Win 20–0 Edwin Ruiz TKO 3 (10), 2:40 Jun 23, 1995 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Jimmy Deoria TKO 5 (10) Jun 6, 1995 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Isaac Cruz UD 10 Apr 4, 1995 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Lionel Butler UD 10 Jan 28, 1995 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Juan Negron SD 10 Nov 22, 1994 Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Isander Lacen RTD 5 (8), 3:00 Oct 11, 1994 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Kevin Marston TKO 1 (8), 2:18 Aug 19, 1994 Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Lyndon Walker UD 8 Jul 1, 1994 PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Fred Valera UD 10 Jun 11, 1994 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Luis Maysonet UD 8 Apr 21, 1994 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Eugene Dundee TKO 1 (8), 1:43 Mar 17, 1994 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Arturo Nina SD 8 Jan 8, 1994 Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Darrett Crockett TKO 2 (8) Aug 10, 1993 Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Leon Bostic UD 6 Jun 26, 1993 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Richard De Jesus TKO 5 (6), 2:47 Jun 17, 1993 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Robert Harris TKO 2 (?) May 23, 1993 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Dan Rucker UD 6 Apr 22, 1993 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Genaro Andujar UD 6 Mar 13, 1993 McCann Recreation Center, Poughkeepsie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Antonio Pressley KO 1 (6), 2:38 Oct 20, 1992 Temple University McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Pedro Cotto TKO 1 (4), 2:03 Oct 20, 1992 Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "Robinson, Gatti rematch in the works". Lodi News-Sentinel. AP. 24 August 1998. p. 15. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Ivan Robinson reflects on wars with Arturo Gatti and Julio Cesar Chavez while accusing Floyd Mayweather of running scared from Manny Pacquiao - Boxing News". Boxing News. 2015-01-27. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  3. ^ "Ivan Robinson, Tyrell Biggs Enter PA. Boxing Hall of Fame - The Sweet Science". Retrieved 2017-11-20.

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Regional titles VacantTitle last held byJohn Lark USBA Lightweight Champion October 17, 1994 – July 1, 1997 Succeeded byIsrael Cardona VacantTitle last held byGolden Johnson NABF Lightweight Champion September 3, 1999 – June 16, 2000 Succeeded byJuan Lazcano Awards Previous:Vince Phillips KO10 Kostya Tszyu The Ring Magazine Upset of the Year W10 Arturo Gatti I 1998 Next:Willy Wise W10 Julio César Chávez Previous:Arturo Gatti KO5 Gabriel Ruelas The Ring Magazine Fight of the Year W10 Arturo Gatti I 1998 Next:Paulie Ayala W12 Johnny Tapia


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