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Ivan Robinson

Ivan Robinson
Statistics
Real nameIvan Robinson
Nickname(s)Mighty
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
NationalityAmerican
BornFebruary 27, 1971
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins32
Wins by KO12
Losses12
Draws2

Ivan "Mighty" Robinson (born February 27, 1971 in Philadelphia) is a boxer who has compiled a record of 36-12-2 (12 KOs) since becoming a professional in 1992. 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:

  • Featherweight Silver Medalist at 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle, United States. Results were:
    • Kirkor Kirkorov (Bulgaria) won on points
    • Faat Gatin (Soviet Union) won by TKO 3
    • Oscar De La Hoya (United States) lost on points
  • 1991 United States Amateur Featherweight Champion
  • 1991 World Championships in Sydney, Australia, competed as a Featherweight. Results were:
    • Jose Fernandes (Portugal) won on points
    • Duk-Kyu Park (South Korea) lost on points
  • Attempted to qualify for the Olympics as a Featherweight at the 1992 Olympic Trials in competition at Worcester, MA. Results were:
    • Kenneth Friday won on points
    • Michael Clark won on points
    • Julian Wheeler lost on points, in final
    • Julian Wheeler lost on points, at Box-Offs in Phoenix, AZ

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

Professional record summary
45 fights 32 wins 12 losses
By knockout 12 0
By decision 20 12
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
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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
Vacant
Title last held by
John Lark
USBA Lightweight Champion
October 17, 1994 – July 1, 1997
Succeeded by
Israel Cardona
Vacant
Title last held by
Golden Johnson
NABF Lightweight Champion
September 3, 1999 – June 16, 2000
Succeeded by
Juan 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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