Darrin Van Horn

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Darrin Van Horn (born September 7, 1968) is an American former professional boxer. He held the IBF Super Middleweight title from 1991 until 1992, as well as the IBF Junior Middleweight title in 1989.

Professional boxing career

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Since Van Horn was still a high school student when he turned professional, he was given the nickname "Schoolboy." In 1986, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky, to attend the University of Kentucky where he became a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Boxing with the letters "UK" on his trunks, the "Schoolboy" angle was played up heavily.[1]

He compiled a record of 38–0 before challenging for a world title. Van Horn, a 2:1 underdog, defeated Robert Hines by a 12-round unanimous decision to win the IBF Junior Middleweight Championship on February 5, 1989, in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[2] On July 15, 1989, Van Horn returned to Atlantic City to make his first title defense against Gianfranco Rosi, the former WBC Super Welterweight Champion. Rosi, a decided underdog, took the title by winning by a 12-round unanimous decision.[3]

After five consecutive wins, Van Horn had a rematch with Rosi in Italy on July 21, 1990. Although Van Horn fought better than he did in the first fight against Rosi, he was unable to regain the title. Rosi once again won by a 12-round unanimous decision.[4]

Van Horn moved up in weight and won the IBF Super Middleweight Championship with an 11th-round knockout of Lindell Holmes in Italy on May 18, 1991. In his first title defense, he scored a third-round knockout of mandatory challenger John Jarvis in Irvine, California, on August 17, 1991.

On January 10, 1992, Van Horn lost the title to Iran Barkley, the former WBC Middleweight Champion, by a second-round technical knockout in New York City. Barkley, a 2-1 underdog, wobbled Van Horn with a left hook early in the first round and floored him three times in the second.

In May 1992, Van Horn graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.<[5]

Van Horn was scheduled to face James Toney for the IBF Super Middleweight Championship in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on October 29, 1993, but he pulled out of the fight after claiming a shoulder injury. The Boston Globe reported: "Sadly, word around boxing says his real problem has been near-constant headaches that recently forced him to stay in a darkened room for days at a time." The Van Horn camp denied that was true, but one fight figure was quoted as saying: "It would be child abuse for his father to put him back in the ring. When I was with him, he knew me and why I was there, but every 15 or 20 minutes he'd ask, 'Why are you guys here?' It's pretty sad."

Van Horn was scheduled to face Nigel Benn for the WBC Super Middleweight Championship in England on September 10, 1994, but the fight was called off. According to Boxing news, it was cancelled after Van Horn failed a brain scan. However, during an interview with Boxing news online in 2015, Van Horn said: "I never failed any scan, not ever. I have no idea where that came from. I fought a few times after the Barkley fight. Rumors and things come up, it's just ridiculous. I just became disenchanted with the sport. I said to myself I was going to step back for a while and get a few things done; like going back to college, and my intention was to come back to boxing. But I never did."[6]

Retirement

Van Horn won his final six fights. His last bout took place in Harlingen, Texas, on August 3, 1994. He defeated journeyman Willie Bell by a second-round technical knockout.

After retiring from boxing, Van Horn became a state trooper.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
57 Win 54–3 Willie Ball TKO 2 (10) 03/08/1994 Harlingen Garden, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 53–3 Ricky Thomas UD 10 (10) 15/12/1992 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 52–3 Rollin Williams UD 10 (10) 16/10/1992 Boise Centre, Boise, Idaho, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 51–3 Bill Bradley RTD 2 (10) 29/09/1992 Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 50–3 Martín Amarillas UD 10 (10) 04/09/1992 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 49–3 Nicky Walker UD 10 (10) 30/06/1992 Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Loss 48–3 Iran Barkley TKO 2 (12) 10/01/1992 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF Super Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 48–2 John Jarvis KO 3 (12) 17/08/1991 Bren Events Center, Irvine, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Super Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 47–2 Lindell Holmes KO 11 (12) 18/05/1991 Palazzo Dello Sport, Verbania, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF Super middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 46–2 Randy Williams UD 10 (10) 28/12/1990 Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 45–2 Gianfranco Rosi UD 12 (12) 21/07/1990 Palazzo del Ghiaccio, Marino, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF Junior middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 45–1 Jake Torrance PTS 8 (8) 14/04/1990 Loew's Hotel, Monte Carlo, MonacoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 44–1 Ruben Cortina KO 1 (?) 02/03/1990 Community Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 43–1 Salim Muhammad UD 10 (10) 09/10/1989 Clarion Hotel Ballroom, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 42–1 Mike Sacchetti PTS 10 (10) 25/09/1989 Nogent-le-Phaye, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 41–1 Steve Langley UD 10 (10) 13/09/1989 Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 40–1 Gianfranco Rosi UD 12 (12) 15/07/1989 Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF Junior middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 40–0 Robert Hines UD 12 (12) 05/02/1989 Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF Junior middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 39–0 Miguel Angel Hernandez TKO 5 (10) 03/11/1988 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 38–0 Jake Torrance UD 10 (10) 20/09/1988 Memorial Coliseum, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 37–0 Juan Elizondo KO 3 (10) 05/05/1988 Fairgrounds, Louisville, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 36–0 John Munduga TKO 7 (10) 21/02/1988 Hilton Hotel, Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 35–0 Joe Summers UD 10 (10) 05/12/1987 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Juan Alonso Villa UD 10 (10) 17/10/1987 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 Norberto Bueno KO 3 (10) 17/09/1987 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Greg Taylor UD 8 (8) 25/08/1987 Continental Inn, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Luis Santana UD 10 (10) 21/06/1987 Continental Inn, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Elio Díaz UD 10 (10) 20/04/1987 Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 John Moore TKO 6 (8) 24/02/1987 Continental Inn, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Danny Thomas UD 10 (10) 13/01/1987 Continental Inn, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Sammy Floyd UD 10 (10) 09/09/1986 Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Keheven Johnson KO 8 (8) 01/07/1986 Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Donald Gwinn TKO 5 (8) 24/06/1986 Continental Inn, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 David Ramsey KO 4 (?) 15/04/1986 Municipal Auditorium, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Norberto Sabater TKO 2 (10) 06/03/1986 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Ed Modicue UD 8 (8) 21/01/1986 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Reggie Dixon PTS 6 (6) 15/10/1985 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Javier Muniz KO 5 (?) 02/10/1985 Houma, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Pablo Valdez TKO 4 (8) 17/09/1985 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Earl White KO 5 (?) 06/09/1985 VFW Hall, Terrytown, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Robert Manous KO 3 (?) 11/07/1985 Sports Palace, Morgan City, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Reggie Dixon UD 6 (6) 26/06/1985 Municipal Auditorium, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Alonzo Stringfellow TKO 1 (6) 10/06/1985 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 John Wesley Morton SD 6 (6) 07/05/1985 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Ronald Paige KO 1 (?) 18/04/1985 Civic Center, Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 James Sanders KO 4 (6) 20/03/1985 Municipal Auditorium, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Derrick Earvin SD 4 (4) 07/03/1985 Convention Hall, Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Jessie Hopkins KO 1 (4) 04/03/1985 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Jimmy Mitchell TKO 5 (?) 21/02/1985 Municipal Auditorium, Morgan City, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 David Seville KO 2 (?) 08/02/1985 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Mike French TKO 1 (?) 16/01/1985 Municipal Auditorium, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Jamie Hobbs KO 1 (?) 18/12/1984 Morgan City, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Rodney Jones TKO 2 (?) 04/12/1984 St. Bernard Civic Center, Chalmette, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Pete Lee KO 1 (6) 29/11/1984 Municipal Auditorium, Morgan City, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Willie Rimmer UD 6 (6) 20/11/1984 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Richard Morris TKO 2 (?) 13/11/1984 Municipal Auditorium, Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Leon Kerlinger KO 2 (?) 02/09/1984 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Kentucky New Era, April 16, 1987
  2. ↑ Pittsburgh Press, February 6, 1989
  3. ↑ Gainesville Sun July 16, 1989
  4. ↑ Gadsden Times, July 22, 1990
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External links

Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF junior middleweight champion
February 5, 1989 – July 15, 1989 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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Records
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check Youngest Junior Middleweight Champion
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February 5, 1989 – present Template:S-ttl/check 		Incumbent
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May 18, 1991 – September 8, 2017 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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