Emanuel Augustus

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Emanuel Augustus (born Emanuel Ya'kov Burton, January 2, 1975) is an American former professional boxer from Brownsville, Texas who competed from 1994 to 2011. He was known for his entertaining boxing style and showboating manner designed to confuse opponents. He faced top-level competition throughout his career, winning the IBA light welterweight title in 2004.

Early life

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Augustus (born as Burton)[1] grew up in Louisiana and boxed out of Baton Rouge.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Professional career

Augustus began boxing at age 17 under his birth name Emanuel Burton. In 1974, when his parents married, Burton adopted his father's last name of Augustus. He retained the nickname "YA", short for his middle name Ya'kov. Emanuel has frequently appeared on ESPN2's boxing programs Tuesday Night Fights and its counterpart Friday Night Fights.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Augustus's televised bouts garnered him a cult following, in part due to his unique style and flair in the ring, and his willingness to take on all comers, taking fights on short notice as a last minute replacement [2] even in opponents' hometowns. Augustus frequently clowned in the ring to frustrate his opponents, engaging in his trademark "string-puppet dance."[3] Augustus was also known for losing close controversial decisions on the road.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Augustus achieved a measure of fame after his bout against Courtney Burton on July 6, 2004, which he lost by controversial close decision.[1] The state of Michigan investigated the points verdict for Burton, but did not overturn the result. Augustus demanded a rematch, and got it, avenging his loss to Burton on September 1, 2006, when he stopped Burton in the eighth round on ESPN with the help of a left hook to the body. This was the opposite of result in their first fight, when Augustus was disallowed a knockdown from a left hook to the body after referee Dan Kelley incorrectly claimed the knockdown was a caused by an illegal low blow. The punch should have been permitted, because it actually landed on Burton's beltline, which is termed 'the border' in professional boxing refereeing.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

The best win of Augustus' career ratings wise was against Carlos Wilfredo Vilches on July 19, 2002. Augustus took the fight on just 2 days' notice after Vilches' original opponent, Vince Phillips, pulled out due to injury. Vilches was 37-1-2 at the time and was a ranked fighter. During the bout, Vilches wanted to keep Augustus at bay with a stiff jab. Augustus continued to pressure Vilches, and landed counter right hands over the top of Vilches' left jab. A cut opened up near the left eye of Vilches, which eventually resulted in an upset eighth round stoppage win for Augustus. The win vaulted Augustus to the number two worldwide ratings position in the International boxing Federation light welterweight division. However, Augustus followed with four decision losses and one controversial draw to tough opponents, including Omar Gabriel Weis, over whom Vilches already held a victory.[1]

At least one of Augustus' losses was questionable.[4] On June 6, 1999, Danish boxer Allan Vester won his bout with Augustus with one second left in the twelfth and final round. Augustus was knocked down by a flurry of punches which occurred in the final seconds of the bout, and did not get up in time. Augustus later admitted he gave up out of frustration near the end of the bout, stating, "I just felt out of order, out of place."[5]

Titles

On April 2, 2004, Augustus became the IBA light welterweight champion defeating Alex Trujillo by unanimous decision.[1]

On December 9, 2006, he became the WBC Continental Americas light welterweight champion by defeating Russell Stoner Jones.[1]

On July 4, 2008, he knocked out Jakkirt Suwunnalirt in Sydney, Australia, to win the WBO Oriental welterweight title.[1]

Controversial disqualification

Augustus was the IBA light welterweight champion between April 2, 2004, and June 18 of that year. Augustus lost his title when referee Laurence Cole disqualified him in his first title defense against Tomas Barrientes. At the time of disqualification, Augustus was ahead on all three judges' scorecards. He was disqualified for pushing, talking back to the referee, and not looking into his eyes when asked to.[6]

Other achievements

His fight against "Irish" Micky Ward on July 13, 2001, was voted 2001 ESPN "Fight of the Year", as well as 2001 Ring magazine Fight of the Year.[7] In June 2008 ESPN announced that this fight had been nominated for its "Fight of the Decade" award. Augustus was also named "ESPN's Most Memorable Fighter".Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Boxing Style

Augustus is known for his unorthodox style. He would routinely dance in the ring, including his trademark string-puppet dance.[3][8] Yet Emanuel was also known for his incredible defense, routinely slipping punches and using shoulder rolls to avoid punches.[9] Augustus used exceptional conventional footwork, but also used unorthodox footwork.[9] According to Emanuel's long-time friend LJ Morvant, many of his unorthodox techniques came from characters in the video game Tekken.[8]

Outside the ring

During a 2012 interview with boxing expert Dan Rafael, Floyd Mayweather Jr. stated Augustus was the toughest opponent he had faced in his career.[10]

On the night of October 13, 2014, Augustus was critically wounded after being hit in the back of the head by a random gunshot and was on life support.[11] Baton Rouge Police named 21-year-old Christopher Stills as a suspect in the crime, but subsequently dropped charges due to lack of witnesses or evidence of intent, as Stills was alleged to have fired a gun several times in the air but not at a target.[12] Augustus eventually recovered, and was living with his sister in Baton Rouge. As of 2016, Augustus was engaged to be married, was in improved health and spirits, and had returned in training.[13]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
78 Loss 38–34–6 Template:Flagicon Vernon Paris UD 8 29 Jan 2011 Template:Flagicon Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
77 Loss 38–33–6 Template:Flagicon Charles Hatley UD 8 25 Sep 2010 Template:Flagicon Quick Trip Ballpark, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
76 Loss 38–32–6 Template:Flagicon Ruslan Provodnikov TKO 9 (10) 21 May 2010 Template:Flagicon Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
75 Loss 38–31–6 Template:Flagicon Wale Omotoso TKO 9 (10) 21 Aug 2009 Template:Flagicon Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
74 Loss 38–30–6 Template:Flagicon Francisco Figueroa SD 8 8 Nov 2008 Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Undercard fight for the main event Joe Calzaghe vs. Roy Jones Jr.
73 Win 38–29–6 Template:Flagicon Jakkirt Suwunnalirt KO 2 (12) 4 July 2008 Template:Flagicon Bowman Centre, Blacktown, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
72 Win 37–29–6 Template:Flagicon Jun Paderna UD 6 30 May 2008 Template:Flagicon Central Coast Rugby League Club, Gosford, New South Wales, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
71 Win 36–29–6 Template:Flagicon David Wiremu KO 2 (8) 1 Feb 2008 Template:Flagicon Inglis Auctions Complex, Randwick, New South Wales, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
70 Loss 35–29–6 Template:Flagicon Sergey Sorokin UD 12 31 Aug 2007 Template:Flagicon Yubileyny, Yugorsk, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, RussiaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO Asia Pacific Super Lightweight Title
69 Win 35–28–6 Template:Flagicon Marteze Logan UD 8 18 Apr 2007 Template:Flagicon Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
68 Loss 34–28–6 Template:Flagicon Almazbek Raiymkulov UD 10 11 Jan 2007 Template:Flagicon New Alhambra, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
67 Win 34–27–6 Template:Flagicon Russell Stoner Jones UD 10 9 Dec 2006 Template:Flagicon Alltel Arena, North Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight Title
66 Win 33–27–6 Template:Flagicon Courtney Burton KO 8 (10) 1 Sep 2006 Template:Flagicon Million Dollar Elm Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
65 Win 32–27–6 Template:Flagicon Marteze Logan UD 8 17 May 2006 Template:Flagicon Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
64 Loss 31–27–6 Template:Flagicon Arturo Morua UD 12 10 Mar 2006 Template:Flagicon Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO Inter-Continental Super Lightweight Title
63 Win 31–26–6 Template:Flagicon Jaime Rangel TKO 10 (10) 10 Feb 2006 Template:Flagicon Foxwoods Resort, Ledyard, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
62 Loss 30–26–6 Template:Flagicon Herman Ngoudjo UD 12 15 Oct 2005 Template:Flagicon Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF Super Lightweight Title and vacant WBC International Super Lightweight Title
61 Win 30–25–6 Template:Flagicon Ray Oliveira TKO 8 (10) 8 Jul 2005 Template:Flagicon Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
60 Win 29–25–6 Template:Flagicon Dillon Carew TKO 8 (10) 21 Jan 2005 Template:Flagicon Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Corner retirement~Carew deducted 2 points for spitting out his mouthpiece in the 8th rd
59 Loss 28–25–6 Template:Flagicon Courtney Burton SD 10 6 Jul 2004 Template:Flagicon L.C. Walker Arena, Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Augustus penalized one point in 8th for spinning himself out of a clinch
58 Loss 28–24–6 Template:Flagicon Tomas Barrientes DQ 7 (12) 18 Jun 2004 Template:Flagicon Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBA Light Welterweight Title, Lost IBA World Super Lightweight Title, Augustus ahead at time of disqualification
57 Win 28–23–6 Template:Flagicon Alex Trujillo UD 12 2 Apr 2004 Template:Flagicon Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBA World Super Lightweight Title
56 Draw 27–23–6 Template:Flagicon Alvaro Aguilar MD 8 28 Feb 2004 Template:Flagicon MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Undercard fight for the main event Érik Morales vs Jesús Chávez
55 Loss 27–23–5 Template:Flagicon David Diaz UD 8 30 Jan 2004 Template:Flagicon DePaul Athletic Center, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Loss 27–22–5 Template:Flagicon Kelson Pinto UD 10 17 Jun 2003 Template:Flagicon Sundance Square, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 27–21–5 Template:Flagicon Michael Warrick UD 10 17 May 2003 Template:Flagicon Thunderbird Wild West Casino, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Loss 27–20–5 Template:Flagicon Omar Gabriel Weis UD 10 7 Feb 2003 Template:Flagicon Sam's Town Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 27–19–5 Template:Flagicon Carlos Wilfredo Vilches TKO 8 (10) 19 Jul 2002 Template:Flagicon Yakama Legends Casino, Toppenish, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fight stopped due to a cut, Augustus took the fight on 2 days notice as a late sub for Vince Phillips
50 Draw 26–19–5 Template:Flagicon Leavander Johnson SD 10 7 Jun 2002 Template:Flagicon Rawhide Arena, Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 26–19–4 Template:Flagicon Luis Alejandro Ugalde UD 8 12 Apr 2002 Template:Flagicon Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 25–19–4 Template:Flagicon Jesus Abel Santiago TKO 8 (10) 31 Jan 2002 Template:Flagicon Roy Wilkins Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 24–19–4 Template:Flagicon Leonard Doroftei UD 10 28 Sep 2001 Template:Flagicon War Memorial Gymnasium, San Francisco, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 24–18–4 Template:Flagicon Micky Ward UD 10 13 Jul 2001 Template:Flagicon Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 24–17–4 Template:Flagicon Mike Griffith TKO 10 (10) 16 Feb 2001 Template:Flagicon Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 23–17–4 Template:Flagicon Orlando Milian TKO 2 (6) 10 Feb 2001 Template:Flagicon Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Loss 22–17–4 Template:Flagicon Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO 9 (10) 21 Oct 2000 Template:Flagicon Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 22–16–4 Template:Flagicon Gerald Gray UD 8 12 Aug 2000 Template:Flagicon Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 21–16–4 Template:Flagicon John John Molina UD 10 12 May 2000 Template:Flagicon Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 21–15–4 Template:Flagicon Teddy Reid UD 12 19 Mar 2000 Template:Flagicon Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant NABF World Super Lightweight Title
39 Loss 21–14–4 Template:Flagicon Antonio Díaz UD 12 17 Sep 1999 Template:Flagicon All American Sports Park, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBA World Super Lightweight Title
38 Won 21–13–4 Template:Flagicon Terrell Finger KO 8 (8) 30 Jul 1999 Template:Flagicon Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 20–13–4 Template:Flagicon Allan Vester KO 12 (12) 25 Jun 1999 Template:Flagicon Botanisk Have, Aarhus, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF and WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight title
36 Win 20–12–4 Template:Flagicon Jamar Carter UD 8 19 Feb 1999 Template:Flagicon Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 19–12–4 Template:Flagicon Sammy Sparkman KO 5 (?) 2 Dec 1998 Template:Flagicon New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 18–12–4 Template:Flagicon Jon Thaxton TKO 7 (12) 26 Sep 1998 Template:Flagicon Sports Village, Norwich, Norfolk, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF and WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight title
33 Win 17–12–4 Template:Flagicon Eduardo Martinez KO 6 (?) 16 Sep 1998 Template:Flagicon New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Draw 16–12–4 Template:Flagicon Søren Søndergaard PTS 8 4 Sep 1998 Template:Flagicon Kolding Hallen, Kolding, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 16–12–3 Template:Flagicon Jozef Kubovsky UD 6 28 Jun 1998 Template:Flagicon GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 15–12–3 Template:Flagicon Fredd Ladd TKO 8 (10) 7 May 1998 Template:Flagicon Sams Town Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 14–12–3 Template:Flagicon Santos Lopez KO 3 (8) 17 Apr 1998 Template:Flagicon Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 13–12–3 Template:Flagicon Louie Leija UD 8 10 Mar 1998 Template:Flagicon Casino Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 12–12–3 Template:Flagicon David Toledo KO 10 (10) 21 Feb 1998 Template:Flagicon Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort Casino, Miami Florida, U.SScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Loss 11–12–3 Template:Flagicon Juan Gomez UD 10 31 Jan 1998 Template:Flagicon Ice Palace, Tampa Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 11–11–3 Template:Flagicon Silverio Flores UD 8 14 Dec 1997 Template:Flagicon Fajardo, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 11–10–3 Template:Flagicon Juan Antonio Lopez UD 8 14 Nov 1997 Template:Flagicon South Padre Island Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 11–9–3 Template:Flagicon Diosbelys Hurtado UD 10 2 Oct 1997 Template:Flagicon Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort Casino, Miami Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 11–8–3 Template:Flagicon Danny Acevedo TKO 5 (6) 13 Jul 1997 Template:Flagicon Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Loss 10–8–3 Template:Flagicon Stephen Smith DQ 3 (10) 1 Jun 1997 Template:Flagicon Riesa, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Augustus disqualified for a low blow
20 Loss 10–7–3 Template:Flagicon Terrance Churchwell UD 10 14 May 1997 Template:Flagicon Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee U.SScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 10–6–3 Template:Flagicon Dezi Ford UD 6 26 Feb 1997 Template:Flagicon Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee U.SScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 9–6–3 Template:Flagicon Wilfredo Negron MD 8 19 Nov 1996 Template:Flagicon Ponce, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Draw 8–6–3 Template:Flagicon Arturo Ramos PTS 6 28 Sep 1996 Template:Flagicon Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Loss 8–6–2 Template:Flagicon Ivan Robinson UD 10 21 Jul 1996 Template:Flagicon Teamster's Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Draw 8–5–2 Template:Flagicon Larry O'Shields PTS 6 23 Apr 1996 Template:Flagicon Youth Center, Cut Off, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Loss 8–5–1 Template:Flagicon Pete Taliaferro UD 10 4 Mar 1996 Template:Flagicon Mobile, Alabama, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 8–4–1 Template:Flagicon Danny Reyes UD 4 23 Jan 1996 Template:Flagicon Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 7–4–1 Template:Flagicon Roberto Chala TKO 6 (6) 12 Dec 1995 Template:Flagicon Horma, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Loss 6–4–1 Template:Flagicon Lupe Miranda UD 8 14 Sep 1995 Template:Flagicon La Villita Assembly Hall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Loss 6–3–1 Template:Flagicon Jesus Chavez TKO 7 (8) 20 Jun 1995 Template:Flagicon Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Draw 6–2–1 Template:Flagicon Bill Coddlington MD 6 14 Mar 1995 Template:Flagicon Pontchatain Center, Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 6–2 Template:Flagicon Barry Guidry PTS 6 5 Mar 1995 Template:Flagicon Thibodaux Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Loss 5–2 Template:Flagicon Ed Tobar MD 6 31 Jan 1995 Template:Flagicon La Villita Assembly Hall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 5–1 Template:Flagicon Barry Guidry TKO 4 (6) 10 Jan 1995 Template:Flagicon Pontchatain Center, Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 4–1 Template:Flagicon Richard Armstrong PTS 6 3 Dec 1994 Template:Flagicon Horma, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 3–1 Template:Flagicon Teddy Randolph MD 6 30 Nov 1994 Template:Flagicon New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 2–1 Template:Flagicon David Herrod PTS 6 18 Nov 1994 Template:Flagicon Baker, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Loss 1–1 Template:Flagicon Eldon Sneed UD 6 13 Oct 1994 Template:Flagicon Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Jamie Cooper UD 6 23 Jul 1994 Template:Flagicon Cajun Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Notable opponents

  • In just his 10th professional fight faced Jesus Chavez and was TKO'd in the 7th round.
  • Lost a 10 round UD against Pete Taliaferro.
  • Took a short notice fight against Ivan Robinson and almost threw off Robinson's title aspirations (L10).
  • Won a tight MD over Wilfredo Negron.
  • Fought Diosbelys Hurtado on short notice (L10).
  • TKO'd England's Jon Thaxton after taking the fight on short notice.
  • Lost a 12-round decision to Antonio Diaz.
  • Lost a controversial 12-round decision to Teddy Reid.
  • Fought John John Molina (L10).
  • TKO'd by Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the 9th round after his corner threw in the towel. Mayweather maintains to this day that Augustus was one of his toughest opponents.[10]
  • Took part in 2001's fight of the year against Micky Ward (L10). Ward maintains that Augustus, along with Arturo Gatti, was one of the toughest men he ever fought.
  • Fought Romania's Leonard Doroftei (aka Leo Dorin, L10).
  • Drew with the late Leavander Johnson.
  • Upset Carlos Wilfredo Vilches with a TKO win.
  • Lost a 10-round decision to Omar Weis.
  • Lost a 10-round decision to Kelson Pinto on short notice.
  • Lost an 8-round decision to David Diaz.
  • Dominated in a 12-round win over Alex Trujillo.
  • Stopped Ray Oliveira in 8 rounds.
  • Lost an exciting 12-round UD to Herman Ngoudjo.
  • Took a short notice fight against hard hitting prospect Ruslan Provodnikov and was TKO'd in the 9th round.
  • Lost to Vernon Paris (L8) in his last ever fight.

References

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External links

Awards and achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Jon Thaxton 		WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Champion
September 26, 1998 – May 29, 1999
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ricky Hatton
Vacant
Title last held by
Jon Thaxton 		IBF Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Champion
September 26, 1998 – June 25, 1999 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Alex Trujillo 		IBA Light Welterweight Champion
April 2, 2004 – June 18, 2004 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Paulie Malignaggi 		WBC Continental Americas Light Welterweight Champion
December 9, 2006 – October 5, 2007
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Michel Rosales
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBO Oriental Welterweight Champion
July 4, 2008 – May 17, 2009
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Samuel Colomban
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