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Jeff Lampkin

Jeff Lampkin (born September 21, 1961) is an American former professional boxer. During his 11-year professional career, Lampkin won the USBA cruiserweight title and IBF cruiserweight belt.[1]

Jeff Lampkin
Born
Jeff Lampkin

(1961-09-21) September 21, 1961 (age 63)
Youngstown, Ohio, US
Other namesPrime time
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins39
Wins by KO34
Losses19
Draws1

Amateur career

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Lampkin had a stellar amateur career, winning the National AAU Light Heavyweight Championship in 1980. He became a professional later that year. On June 11, 1982, Lampkin, along with another Youngstown-area boxer, Earnie Shavers, had an undercard spot on the Larry Holmes-Gerry Cooney fight.[2][3]

Professional career

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Lampkin's professional boxing career peaked on March 22, 1990, when he won the IBF Cruiserweight Title with a technical knockout of British boxer Glenn McCrory, in London.[1][4] He defended the belt once against Siza Makathini[5] before vacating the title in 1991.[1] This decision came in the wake of a controversy surrounding Lampkin's participation in an IBF bout in South Africa, which prompted the WBA and WBC to withhold recognition of his title. (Both bodies had sanctions against fighters who competed in that country.)[4]

The IBF's subsequent failure to offer Lampkin a fight led him to request a purse offer in the summer of 1991.[4] When IBF President Bobby Lee offered Lampkin a fight just three weeks before the bout was scheduled, a move that denied him adequate training time, the boxer concluded that the IBF had no intention of allowing him to defend his title.[4] After vacating his title, Lampkins never challenged for a major belt again.

Later years

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Despite Lampkins' accomplishments, his economic rewards were relatively modest. Contracts he signed left the fighter with little more than $50,000, even though he won and defended a cruiserweight world champion title.[6] The former champion indicated that frustration over the apparent mishandling of his career contributed to his decision to vacate the title.[6] Today, Lampkin lives and works in Youngstown.[6]

Professional boxing record

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59 fights 39 wins 19 losses
By knockout 34 2
By decision 5 17
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Win 39-19-1   Exum Speight TKO 4 27/06/1997   Liberty, Ohio, U.S.
58 Loss 38-19-1   Brian Nielsen UD 8 13/01/1995   Aalborghallen, Denmark
57 Loss 38-18-1   Andrew Golota RTD 1 13/08/1994   Aladdin, Nevada, U.S.
56 Win 38-17-1   Danny Stonewalker KO 3 24/05/1994   Salta, Argentina
55 Loss 37-17-1   Tom Glesby UD 10 22/03/1994   Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
54 Loss 37-16-1   Herbie Hide TKO 2 04/12/1993   Sun City, Bophuthatswana WBC International Heavyweight Title.
53 Loss 37-15-1   Arthur Williams UD 10 08/06/1993   Riviera, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
52 Loss 37-14-1   Marcelo Victor Figueroa MD 10 03/10/1992   Cirque d'hiver, France
51 Win 37-13-1   Fred Adams KO 7 05/09/1992   Paris, France
50 Win 36-13-1   Larry Davis KO 1 29/05/1992   Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
49 Win 35-13-1   Siza Makathini KO 8 28/07/1990   Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S. Retained IBF cruiserweight title
48 Win 34-13-1   Glenn McCrory KO 3 22/03/1990   Gateshead Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England Won IBF cruiserweight title
47 Win 33-13-1   Ed Smith TKO 9 19/10/1989   Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, New Jersey, U.S.
46 Win 32-13-1   Elvis Parks KO 1 12/05/1989   Struthers Fieldhouse, Ohio, U.S. Parks knocked out at 0:47 of the first round.
45 Win 31-13-1   Wali Muhammad TKO 12 14/02/1989   Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
44 Win 30-13-1   Alfonso Ratliff TKO 5 17/11/1988   Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
43 Win 29-13-1   Freddie Rafferty KO 6 02/07/1988   Sun City, Bophuthatswana
42 Loss 28-13-1   Patrick Lumumba PTS 8 09/04/1988   Caesars Palace, Nevada, U.S.
41 Loss 28-12-1   Lottie Mwale PTS 10 05/12/1987   Philips Halle, Germany
40 Loss 28-11-1   Sherman Griffin SD 12 23/06/1987   Houston, Texas, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
39 Loss 28-10-1   Ramzi Hassan UD 10 23/02/1987   The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
38 Win 28-9-1   Jesse Shelby SD 10 22/01/1987   The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
37 Win 27-9-1   Paul Madison KO 5 11/09/1986   The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
36 Win 26-9-1   Danny Blake UD 8 11/03/1986   Niles, Ohio, U.S.
35 Win 25-9-1   Tim Broady TKO 7 24/01/1986   Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, New Jersey, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:52 of the seventh round.
34 Loss 24-9-1   Charles Williams PTS 10 03/12/1985   Sands Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33 Loss 24-8-1   Cedric Parsons SD 8 06/08/1985   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Win 24-7-1   Jack Johnson UD 10 11/06/1985   Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31 Loss 23-7-1   Jerome Clouden PTS 10 20/11/1984   Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
30 Draw 23-6-1   Chisanda Mutti PTS 10 26/05/1984   Düsseldorf, Germany
29 Win 23-6   Willie Crawford KO 4 06/03/1984   Niles, Ohio, U.S.
28 Win 22-6   Arthel Lawhorne TKO 6 24/01/1984   Niles, Ohio, U.S.
27 Loss 21-6   Anthony Witherspoon PTS 10 11/01/1984   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Loss 21-5   Fulgencio Obelmejias PTS 8 14/12/1983   Loano, Italy
25 Loss 21-4   Johnny Davis UD 10 12/07/1983   Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Win 21-3   Stanley Ross KO 1 14/06/1983   Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Loss 20-3   Richie Kates PTS 10 13/04/1983   Resorts Casino Hotel, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 20-2   Rodney Green UD 10 07/03/1983   Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21 Win 19-2   Leonardo Rodgers TKO 3 22/01/1983   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Win 18-2   Frank Payne TKO 3 30/12/1982   Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Loss 17-2   Willie Stallings PTS 10 30/11/1982   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 17-1   Al Bolden MD 10 27/08/1982   Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Loss 16-1   Willie Edwards UD 10 11/06/1982   Caesars Palace, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 16-0   Fred Brown TKO 5 28/04/1982   Struthers Fieldhouse, Ohio, U.S.
15 Win 15-0   Michael Hardin TKO 6 17/03/1982   Niles, Ohio, U.S.
14 Win 14-0   Phil Brown KO 4 22/02/1982   Niles, Ohio, U.S.
13 Win 13-0   Charles Williams TKO 6 29/10/1981   Warren, Ohio, U.S. Ohio Light Heavyweight Title.
12 Win 12-0   Darnell Hayes KO 2 15/08/1981   Gannon College Auditorium, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Win 11-0   Sylvester Wilder TKO 1 19/07/1981   Warren, Ohio, U.S.
10 Win 10-0   Ernie Whitmore KO 3 28/06/1981   Canton Memorial Civic Center, Ohio, U.S.
9 Win 9-0   Darnell Hayes KO 2 17/03/1981   Niles, Ohio, U.S.
8 Win 8-0   Randy Jackson KO 1 20/01/1981   Niles, Ohio, U.S.
7 Win 7-0   Stanley Scott TKO 3 16/12/1980   Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
6 Win 6–0   Willie Crawford TKO 4 09/12/1980   Warren, Ohio, U.S.
5 Win 5-0   Eddie Temple TKO 1 28/10/1980   Warren, Ohio, U.S.
4 Win 4-0   Earl Caldwell KO 1 24/09/1980   Struthers Fieldhouse, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 3–0   Wes Rowe TKO 3 09/09/1980   Warren, Ohio, U.S.
2 Win 2–0   John Beveridge KO 1 20/08/1980   Warren, Ohio, U.S.
1 Win 1–0   Jim Hearn TKO 1 18/06/1980   Struthers Fieldhouse, Ohio, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Kovach, John (September 25, 2007). "Former champs like Pavlik". The Vindicator. p. C-3.
  2. ^ Bassetti, John (December 5, 1999). "Valley boxers, led by Mancini, ruled the ring". The Vindicator.
  3. ^ Swanson, Ray (April 29, 1982). "Five Locals Triumph On Pro Boxing Card". The Vindicator. p. 23.
  4. ^ a b c d Todor, Rob (July 11, 1991). "Lampkin gives up IBF title: Jeff Lampkin's next move is to seek sanctioning from the WBA and/or the WBC". The Vindicator. p. C-1.
  5. ^ "Lampkin withstands 10-year fight for limelight". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  6. ^ a b c Shilling, Don (November 11, 2007). "City's past boxing champs offer advice: Past champs suggest Pavlik be nice to fans and careful with his money". The Vindicator. p. A-3. Retrieved July 12, 2019.[permanent dead link‍]
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Tony Tucker 		U.S. light heavyweight champion
1980 		Next:
Alex DeLucia
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by USBA Cruiserweight Title
November 17, 1988 – March 22, 1990
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Al Cole
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF Cruiserweight champion
March 22, 1990 – July, 1991
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
James Warring
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