Ivan Robinson

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Infobox Boxer Ivan "Mighty" Robinson (born February 27, 1971) is an American professional boxer who has compiled a record of 36–12–2 (12 KOs) since becoming a professional in 1992. He challenged once for the IBF lightweight title in 1996, losing to Phillip Holiday by 12-round unanimous decision.

Background

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Robinson began boxing from an early age. 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:
  • 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:

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

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
46 Loss 32–12–2 Favio Medina UD 10 Jul 3, 2005 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 32–11–2 Darien Ford SD 6 Jun 8, 2005 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 32–10–2 Julio César Chávez Sr. UD 10 May 28, 2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 32–9–2 Tyrone Winckler UD 6 Feb 18, 2005 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Loss 31–9–2 Reggie Nash SD 8 Aug 17, 2004 Valley Forge Convention Center, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 31–8–2 Michael Stewart TKO 8 (12) Nov 11, 2003 Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For USBA super lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 31–7–2 Mike McFail UD 6 Jun 19, 2003 Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Template:DrawDraw 30–7–2 Luis Alberto Santiago PTS 12 Nov 15, 2002 First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Loss 30–7–1 Charles Tschorniawsky MD 10 Oct 11, 2002 First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 30–6–1 Efren Hinojosa UD 10 Jul 6, 2001 Harrah's Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 30–5–1 Alric Johnson TKO 8 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 2, 2001 Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 29–5–1 Jesse James Leija UD 10 Nov 11, 2000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Template:DrawDraw 29–4–1 Vivian Harris PTS 10 Aug 11, 2000 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 29–4 Antonio Díaz TKO 11 (12), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 15, 2000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBA super lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–3 Tyrone Flucker KO 2 (8) Nov 11, 1999 Henry's Brewery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–3 James Crayton UD 12 Sep 3, 1999 Harrahs Casino, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won NABF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 27–3 Angel Manfredy UD 10 Apr 17, 1999 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 27–2 Arturo Gatti UD 10 Dec 12, 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 26–2 Arturo Gatti SD 10 Aug 22, 1998 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–2 Manuel De Leon UD 8 May 1, 1998 Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Dezi Ford UD 10 Nov 7, 1997 First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 23–2 Israel Cardona TKO 3 (12), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 1, 1997 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost USBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 23–1 Phillip Holiday UD 12 Dec 21, 1996 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Emanuel Augustus UD 10 Jul 21, 1996 Teamster's Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Sammy Mejias DQ 9 (12) May 21, 1996 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA lightweight title;
Mejias was DQ'd for excessive low blowsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Demetrio Ceballos UD 12 Oct 17, 1995 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won USBA lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Edwin Ruiz TKO 3 (10), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 23, 1995 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Jimmy Deoria TKO 5 (10) Jun 6, 1995 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Isaac Cruz UD 10 Apr 4, 1995 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Lionel Butler UD 10 Jan 28, 1995 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Juan Negron SD 10 Nov 22, 1994 Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Isander Lacen RTD 5 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 11, 1994 Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Kevin Marston TKO 1 (8), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 19, 1994 Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Lyndon Walker UD 8 Jul 1, 1994 PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Fred Valera UD 10 Jun 11, 1994 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Luis Maysonet UD 8 Apr 21, 1994 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Eugene Dundee TKO 1 (8), 1:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 17, 1994 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Arturo Nina SD 8 Jan 8, 1994 Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Darrett Crockett TKO 2 (8) Aug 10, 1993 Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Leon Bostic UD 6 Jun 26, 1993 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Richard De Jesus TKO 5 (6), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 17, 1993 National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Robert Harris TKO 2 (?) May 23, 1993 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Dan Rucker UD 6 Apr 22, 1993 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Genaro Andujar UD 6 Mar 13, 1993 McCann Recreation Center, Poughkeepsie, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Antonio Pressley KO 1 (6), 2:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 20, 1992 Temple University McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Pedro Cotto TKO 1 (4), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 20, 1992 Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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