38 Wins (31 knockouts), 25 Losses, 0 Draws, 1 No Contest [1]
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Result
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Record
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Opponent
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Type
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Round
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Date
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Location
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Notes
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Loss
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38–25 1 NC
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Carl Davis
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TKO
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2 (6)
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08/09/2012
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Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana
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Loss
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38–24 1 NC
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Chauncy Welliver
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UD
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10
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05/04/2012
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Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri
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For WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title.
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Loss
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38–23 1 NC
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Luis Ortiz
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TKO
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2 (10)
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23/04/2011
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Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo, Miami, Florida, United States
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Cooper down twice in round 2.
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Win
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38–22 1 NC
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Gabe Brown
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SD
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10
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26/02/2011
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Club Europe, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Win
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37–22 1 NC
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Corey Winfield
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KO
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6 (6)
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18/06/2010
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Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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Loss
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36–22 1 NC
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Darroll Wilson
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TKO
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4 (?)
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20/09/2002
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Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Win
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36–21 1 NC
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Craig Tomlinson
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UD
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10
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22/06/2002
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Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
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Won USA Pennsylvania State heavyweight title.
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Loss
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35–21 1 NC
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Joe Mesi
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TKO
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7 (10)
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27/07/2001
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Civic Center, Niagara Falls, New York, United States
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Cooper down once in the 2nd & twice in the 7th.
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Loss
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35–20 1 NC
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Fres Oquendo
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UD
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10
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16/10/1999
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Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville, Indiana, United States
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Win
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35–19 1 NC
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Brian Yates
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TKO
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4 (10)
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19/06/1999
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Genesis Center, Gary, Indiana, United States
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Loss
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34–19 1 NC
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Derrick Jefferson
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TKO
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2 (10)
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04/03/1999
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Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States
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Loss
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34–18 1 NC
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Anthony Green
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UD
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8
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19/09/1997
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Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Win
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34–17 1 NC
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Richie Melito
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KO
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1 (12)
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29/07/1997
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MSG Theater, New York, New York, United States
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Won WBF Heavyweight title.
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Loss
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33–17 1 NC
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Samson Po'uha
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TKO
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4 (12)
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22/04/1997
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The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
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Loss
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33–16 1 NC
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Chris Byrd
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UD
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10
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18/03/1997
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IMA Center, Flint, Michigan, United States
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Loss
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33–15 1 NC
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Alexander Zolkin
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TKO
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9 (12)
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23/06/1995
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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For NABF Heavyweight title.
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Win
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33–14 1 NC
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George Harris
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KO
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1 (?)
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30/07/1994
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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Loss
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32–14 1 NC
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Jeremy Williams
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DQ
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7 (10)
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24/06/1994
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Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, United States
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Win
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32–13 1 NC
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Joe Savage
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KO
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1 (10)
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22/04/1994
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Civic Arena, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Loss
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31–13 1 NC
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Larry Donald
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TKO
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7 (12)
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14/04/1994
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Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States
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For WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight title.
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Loss
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31–12 1 NC
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Craig Petersen
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SD
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3
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03/12/1993
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Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States
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"People's Choice One-Night Heavyweight Tournament" fight.
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Win
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31–11 1 NC
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Mike Robinson
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TKO
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3 (?)
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18/11/1993
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Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, United States
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Loss
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30–11 1 NC
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Corrie Sanders
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TKO
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3 (10)
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26/06/1993
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Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Cooper was knocked down once in the 3rd.
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Win
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30–10 1 NC
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Derek Williams
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UD
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10
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25/03/1993
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Harrah's Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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29–10 1 NC
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Mike Weaver
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UD
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10
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27/02/1993
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Capital City Gymnasium, Beijing, China
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For vacant NBA Heavyweight title.
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Win
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29–9 1 NC
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Rocky Pepeli
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TKO
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8 (10)
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15/09/1992
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War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
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Win
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28–9 1 NC
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David Jaco
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UD
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10
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11/07/1992
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Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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Loss
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27–9 1 NC
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Michael Moorer
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TKO
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5 (12)
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15/05/1992
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Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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For vacant WBO Heavyweight title. Moorer down in 1st and 3rd; Cooper down in 1st and 5th. Fight was named KO Magazine Fight of the Year in 1992.
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Win
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27–8 1 NC
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Cecil Coffee
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TKO
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2 (10)
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15/02/1992
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Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Coffee down once in the 1st and once in the 2nd.
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Loss
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26–8 1 NC
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Evander Holyfield
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TKO
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7 (12)
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23/11/1991
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The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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For WBA & IBF Heavyweight titles. Cooper down in round 1. In round 3 Holyfield down for the first time in his career.
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Win
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26–7 1 NC
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Joe Hipp
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TKO
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5 (10)
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18/10/1991
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Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Fight stopped due to excessive swelling around Hipp's eyes.
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Win
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25–7 1 NC
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Anthony Wade
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TKO
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8 (8)
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08/08/1991
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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24–7 1 NC
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Conroy Nelson
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TKO
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9 (10)
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11/05/1991
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Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Win
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23–7 1 NC
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Loren Ross
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TKO
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8 (10)
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26/02/1991
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Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Ross was hospitalised after this fight.
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Loss
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22–7 1 NC
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Riddick Bowe
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KO
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2 (10)
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25/10/1990
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Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Loss
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22–6 1 NC
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Ray Mercer
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UD
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12
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05/08/1990
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Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Lost NABF Heavyweight title. Cooper down in round 1.
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Win
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22–5 1 NC
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Orlin Norris
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TKO
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8 (12)
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17/02/1990
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Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Won NABF Heavyweight title. Behind on points, Norris twists his knee in the 8th and is unable to continue.
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NC
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21–5 1 NC
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Mike Cohen
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ND
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8 (?)
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09/12/1989
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Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
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Win
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21–5
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Rick Hoard
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TKO
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1 (6)
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28/09/1989
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Finky's Bar, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
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Loss
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20–5
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George Foreman
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RTD
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2 (10)
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01/06/1989
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Pride Pavilion, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Foreman landed several big hooks to the body in round 1 that hurt Cooper. In round 2, he continued to work the body and landed a solid right hook that stung Cooper. Cooper remained on his stool and did not answer the bell to begin the 3rd round.
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Loss
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20–4
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Nate Miller
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TKO
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7 (12)
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15/02/1989
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Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Lost NABF Cruiserweight title. Cooper does not come out for round 7.
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Win
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20–3
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Tony Morrison
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TKO
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9 (12)
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27/09/1988
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Halifax Forum, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Retained NABF Cruiserweight title. Morrison down 3 times from body shots in round 9, causing the automatic stoppage pursuant to the three-knockdown rule.
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Loss
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19–3
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Everett Martin
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UD
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10
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01/06/1988
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Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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19–2
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Tony Fulilangi
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TKO
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4 (12)
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15/03/1988
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Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Retained NABF Cruiserweight title. Fulilangi was cut on the side of the nose by a Cooper punch in round 3. In round 4, as Fulilangi landed with both hands, Cooper responded with a right hand to the head that sent Fulilangi sprawling onto the canvas.
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Win
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18–2
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Tim Bullock
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TKO
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3 (10)
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04/12/1987
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Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Corner retirement.
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Win
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17–2
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Andre McCall
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TKO
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6 (12)
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20/11/1987
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Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Retained NABF Cruiserweight title. McCall down in the 6th round.
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Loss
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16–2
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Carl Williams
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RTD
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8 (12)
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21/06/1987
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Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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For vacant USBA Heavyweight title.
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Win
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16–1
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Willie de Wit
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TKO
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2 (10)
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14/02/1987
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Regina Agridome, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Win
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15–1
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Carlos Hernandez
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TKO
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8 (10)
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02/12/1986
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Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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14–1
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Spencer Chavis
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TKO
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8 (10)
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10/10/1986
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Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Retained NABF Cruiserweight title. With this win Cooper becomes the first fighter to successfully defend the NABF Cruiserweight title on two occasions.
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Win
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13–1
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Tyrone Booze
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SD
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12
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26/08/1986
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Stateline, Nevada, United States
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Retained NABF Cruiserweight title. After the split decision verdict in favour of Cooper was announced, Booze shook his head in disappointment and walked straight out of the ring.
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Win
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12–1
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Henry Tillman
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UD
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12
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15/06/1986
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Retained NABF Cruiserweight title. Tillman down twice in round 2, the first time as a result of a left hook and the second time from an overhand right to the head.
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Win
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11–1
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Oscar Holman
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TKO
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10 (10)
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18/04/1986
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Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Loss
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10–1
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Reggie Gross
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TKO
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8 (10)
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31/01/1986
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Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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10–0
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Cedric Parsons
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KO
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1 (10)
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11/12/1985
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Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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9–0
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Ray Davison
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UD
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6
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09/10/1985
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Trump Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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8–0
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Tim Davenport
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TKO
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1 (?)
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03/08/1985
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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
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Win
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7–0
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Larry Givens
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TKO
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3 (6)
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20/05/1985
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Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, United States
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Win
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6–0
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Jim "Kool Aid" Jones
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KO
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1 (6)
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09/05/1985
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Caesars Boardwalk Regency, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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5–0
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Lorenzo Boyd
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KO
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1 (?)
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18/04/1985
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Monroe, Louisiana, United States
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Win
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4–0
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Alvin Fuggs
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KO
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1 (?)
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23/02/1985
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Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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3–0
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Ian Priest
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TKO
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1 (6)
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24/11/1984
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Leisure Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
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Win
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2–0
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Mark Young
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TKO
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2 (4)
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30/10/1984
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Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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Win
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1–0
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Dennis Caldwell
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KO
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1 (?)
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11/09/1984
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Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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