Harry Arroyo
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Harry Arroyo (born October 25, 1957) is an American former professional boxer who held the IBF lightweight title from 1984 to 1985.
Early years
Arroyo, of Puerto Rican descent, was born on the south side of Youngstown, Ohio, a steel-manufacturing center near the Pennsylvania border. As a child, he reportedly told his 15 siblings about his dream of becoming a nationally known fighter. In the 1980s, he became one of the most recognizable boxers on television and regularly appeared on the covers of boxing magazines. In 1984, Arroyo, with fellow Youngstown native Ray Mancini, was listed among the nation's top 10 contenders by the World Boxing Association. This was after Mancini had lost that organization's world title to Livingstone Bramble.
Boxing career
Arroyo fought for nine years as an amateur boxer, winning several Golden Glove tournaments as well as eight AAU Regional Tournaments. As an amateur he had 110 wins and 15 losses. He worked up a record of 40 wins and 11 losses as a professional, and won the IBF's world lightweight title by beating Charlie "Choo Choo" Brown in the 14th round on April 15, 1984. Arroyo, a late substitute for Cornelius Boza Edwards, staggered Brown with two blows to the head, prompting referee Larry Hazzard to stop the fight. On September 1, 1984, Arroyo successfully defended his title against Charlie "White Lightning" Brown, in a bout held in Struthers, Ohio. The champion successfully defended his title once more against Terrence Alli,[1] before losing to Jimmy Paul on April 4, 1985.[2]
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Loss | 40–11 | Vinny Letizia | UD | 10 (10) | 1993-02-26 | Union Hall, Countryside, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 50 | Win | 40–10 | Jerry Massey | TKO | 7 (?) | 1992-05-29 | Struthers, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 49 | Loss | 39–10 | Javier Castillejo | TKO | 3 (8) | 1992-04-10 | Leganés, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Win | 39–9 | Homknokkor Som Song | PTS | 10 (10) | 1991-08-15 | Plaza de Toros de Puerto Banus, Marbella, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 47 | Loss | 38–9 | Tommy Small | MD | 12 (12) | 1991-06-22 | Greer Pavilion, Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant WBF light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 46 | Loss | 38–8 | Valery Kayumba | TKO | 7 (10) | 1991-04-17 | Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Loss | 38–7 | Carl Griffith | UD | 10 (10) | 1990-08-24 | Landerhaven Country Club, Mayfield, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 44 | Loss | 38–6 | Roger Brown | UD | 10 (10) | 1989-05-04 | Diplomat Hotel, Hallandale Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Win | 38–5 | Bruce Strauss | TKO | 2 (10) | 1989-01-26 | War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Win | 37–5 | Raul Torres | SD | 10 (10) | 1988-11-19 | Quality Inn, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Loss | 36–5 | Loreto Garza | TKO | 1 (12) | 1988-04-22 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBC Continental Americas light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 40 | Win | 36–4 | Rick Souce | TKO | 8 (12) | 1988-02-23 | Dallas, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 39 | Win | 35–4 | Nick Parker | TKO | 5 (10) | 1987-11-18 | Maronite Center, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 38 | Win | 34–4 | Nick Parker | TKO | 7 (10) | 1987-08-28 | Hyatt Regency, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 37 | Win | 33–4 | Reggie Robinson | UD | 10 (10) | 1987-07-03 | Harlingen, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 36 | Loss | 32–4 | Roger Brown | MD | 10 (10) | 1987-02-19 | Cascade Holiday Inn, Akron, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 35 | Win | 32–3 | Derwin Richards | SD | 10 (10) | 1987-01-17 | Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 34 | Win | 31–3 | Rick Kaiser | TKO | 2 (10) | 1986-11-25 | Harvey Hall, Tyler, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 33 | Win | 30–3 | Danny Ferris | TKO | 2 (10) | 1986-11-01 | Coliseum Theatre, Latham, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Loss | 29–3 | Vinny Paz | UD | 10 (10) | 1986-05-18 | Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 31 | Win | 29–2 | Paul Graham | KO | 8 (10) | 1986-03-19 | Warren, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 28–2 | Leo Simmons | TKO | 5 (10) | 1986-02-04 | Mr. Anthony's, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 27–2 | Darrell Jacobs | TKO | 6 (10) | 1985-12-04 | Mr. Anthony's, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Loss | 26–2 | Sammy Fuentes | KO | 7 (10) | 1985-10-09 | Trump Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 27 | Loss | 26–1 | Jimmy Paul | UD | 15 (15) | 1985-04-06 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost IBF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 26 | Win | 26–0 | Terrence Alli | TKO | 11 (15) | 1985-01-12 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 25 | Win | 25–0 | Charlie Brown | TKO | 8 (15) | 1984-09-01 | High Stadium, Struthers, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 24 | Win | 24–0 | Charlie Brown | TKO | 14 (15) | 1984-04-15 | Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won IBF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 23–0 | Robin Blake | UD | 10 (10) | 1984-01-14 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 | Danny Avery | TKO | 9 (10) | 1983-10-20 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Steve Hilliard | TKO | 5 (10) | 1983-10-06 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Tomas Chavez | TKO | 9 (10) | 1983-06-15 | Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Roberto Garcia | TKO | 2 (10) | 1983-04-03 | Phoenix Civic Plaza, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Kelvin Lampkin | PTS | 10 (10) | 1983-02-12 | Buckner Fieldhouse, Fort Richardson, Alaska, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Joe Manley | SD | 10 (10) | 1982-10-30 | Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Arnie Wells | UD | 10 (10) | 1982-08-30 | V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Kevin Austin | TKO | 5 (8) | 1982-07-24 | Mollenkopf Stadium, Warren, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Paul Hodge | KO | 1 (10) | 1982-07-08 | Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Mike Soldier | KO | 2 (10) | 1982-05-27 | Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Robert Bo Moody | TKO | 10 (10) | 1982-04-28 | Field House, Struthers, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Greg Young | TKO | 4 (?) | 1982-04-17 | Harrah's Marina Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Sam Gervins | TKO | 6 (8) | 1982-03-17 | V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Bruce Williams | TKO | 5 (6) | 1982-03-13 | Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Blas Dechamps | PTS | 6 (6) | 1982-01-26 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Roberto Munoz | TKO | 2 (6) | 1981-12-29 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ken Payton | TKO | 1 (6) | 1981-12-23 | Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Leon Gardner | TKO | 6 (6) | 1981-10-29 | Packard Music Hall, Warren, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Kean McGill | UD | 6 (6) | 1981-10-21 | V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Tim Murphy | KO | 1 (6) | 1981-08-15 | Gannon College Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jesse Jackson | TKO | 2 (4) | 1980-12-16 | Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Dale Gordon | TKO | 4 (6) | 1980-09-30 | V.I.P. Club, Niles, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
Retirement
Arroyo has expressed disappointment over the fact that he never had a chance to meet fellow Youngstown pugilist Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in the ring. The possibility of a matchup between the two fighters emerged in the early 1980s, but circumstances intervened. Arroyo won the IBF title just two months before Mancini's first loss to Livingstone Bramble. Mancini took a break from boxing for several years after losing his title, and by the time he re-entered the ring, Arroyo's career had waned considerably. Both men were on hand, however, when fellow Youngstown native Kelly Pavlik took the WBC and WBO middleweight world championship in Atlantic City on September 29, 2007.
Even at the height of his popularity and while fighting main card events on network television, Arroyo continued to work as a police officer for the Mill Creek Park Police and was easily recognizable in the community. Arroyo was highly popular across the Mahoning Valley region and was readily accessible to his fans. He continued to work the park district long after retiring from boxing.[2]
Retired from the ring, Arroyo is married and has five children.
Officiating career
After his retirement, Arroyo become a boxing referee, and has officiated dozens of fights, mainly in Ohio.
See also
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- Boxing in Puerto Rico
- List of Puerto Rican boxing world champions
- List of world lightweight boxing champions
References
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