Vivian Harris
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Ivan Vivian Harris (born June 17, 1978) is a Guyanese former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2018. He held the WBA super lightweight title from 2002 to 2005.
Amateur career
After Harris arrived in the U.S., he began his amateur boxing career, racking up 45 wins, 5 losses, and 32 KO's. In 1995, Harris won the Metros championship, and the New York Golden Gloves two years later. Following these successes, Harris turned professional in 1997.
Professional career
Harris made his professional debut on November 4, 1997, when he fought Levi Long and KO'd him in the first minute of the first round. In December of the same year, Harris defeated Adam Salas, forcing the referee to stop the bout prematurely.
This pattern of aggressive fighting continued for years. Harris won against several competitors, until he faced Ray Oliveira in early 2000. Harris was not able to match Oliveira's overall punch output, and consequently lost a 10-round decision. Later that year, Harris was matched against Ivan Robinson, a fight that many thought he convincingly won. However, due to New Jersey's consensus scoring system, Harris was forced to accept a draw.
WBA light welterweight champion
On October 19, 2002, Harris defeated Diobelys Hurtado and captured the WBA junior welterweight title. Harris defended his title twice in the next two years against Souleyman Mbaye and Oktay Urkal, respectively.
In June 2005 Harris was set to fight Colombian boxer Carlos Maussa as a part of the Thunder and Lighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. v. Arturo Gatti pay-per-view. Harris started the fight aggressively, and hurt Maussa in the first round. He continued to apply pressure, gunning for a knockout. However Maussa survived, and started to get stronger as the fight went on.
At this point, Harris grew visibly tired as he desperately tried to score a knockout. However, in the seventh round, Maussa caught Harris with a left hook that sent Harris to the canvas. As the referee began counting, Maussa delivered another punch to Harris as he was down, although Harris was already hurt by the first blow, and the subsequent late punch did not land cleanly. Harris failed to answer the 10-count and the bout was scored as a knockout for Maussa.
Vivian Harris and Junior Witter met on September 6, 2007, in Doncaster, England, fighting for the WBC light welterweight belt. Witter came out more aggressive than usual, winning the first six rounds until knocking Harris out in the seventh with a punishing left hook that caught Harris off-guard. Harris once again fell short of winning a championship, not able to answer the count of 10 in his second straight title fight.
Vivian Harris and Mexican Noe Bolanos met on August 14, 2009, in Tucson, Arizona, in the main event of ESPN's Friday Night Fights. In Round 2, Harris and Bolanos collided heads. Harris stumbled towards his corner and collapsed while the ringside doctor was talking with him. Harris appeared to be conscious but not entirely alert. He left the ring on a stretcher, was allowed to briefly walk around the fighter area, and was taken to a local hospital as a precaution. The referee stopped the fight officially at 40 seconds of Round 2, declaring the match a No Contest.[1] Six months later he fought against Lucas Martin Matthysse, losing by a controversial fourth-round TKO.[2] In his next fight on the undercard of Mora vs. Mosley against futurewelterweight champion Victor Ortiz, Harris was dropped three times in round two, and was dropped a fourth time in the third round for a KO loss to Ortiz.[3]
Returning in 2011 against welterweight Jesse Vargas, Harris was severely battered in the first round, appearing unprepared for the bout, defenseless, and without skills or stamina, and gave up at the end of the round, virtually ending his career with his third consecutive KO loss.[4] It turns out Vivian had only two weeks notice for this fight and had to drop several pounds in a short time, including two pounds on the day of the fight itself. This drained him and caused his performance to suffer.
Vivian fought again in July 2011 against Lanardo Tyner, losing a controversial unanimous decision to him. Harris and several ringside reporters felt he won the fight.
Outside of boxing
In 2009, Harris became the subject of an upcoming television reality series produced by John Edmonds Kozma (producer of Nick Cassavetes's Kentucky Rhapsody") and shot by filmmaker Richard O'Sullivan. The unnamed reality series never aired.
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | Win | 33–12–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | DeMarcus Corley | UD | 12 | Jul 21, 2018 | FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant ABF Continental Americas light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 47 | Loss | 32–12–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | DeMarcus Corley | UD | 10 | May 20, 2017 | Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant UBF All America welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 46 | Loss | 32–11–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Prichard Colón | KO | 4 (6), 1:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 11, 2015 | Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Loss | 32–10–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ramón Álvarez | KO | 7 (12), 0:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 29, 2014 | Modulo Comude, San Miguel de Allende, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant IBF North American junior middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Win | 32–9–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jorge Páez Jr. | SD | 10 | Mar 22, 2014 | Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Win | 31–9–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Danny O'Connor | SD | 10 | Oct 12, 2013 | Electric Factory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Win | 30–9–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Shakha Moore | UD | 8 | Mar 16, 2013 | Tsongas Center, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Loss | 29–9–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Brian Rose | KO | 3 (10), 1:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 5, 2012 | Winter Gardens, Blackpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Loss | 29–8–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Ed Paredes | TKO | 10 (10), 2:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 21, 2012 | Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant WBA–NABA interim welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 39 | Template:DrawDraw | 29–7–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | David Barnes | TD | 5 (8) | Mar 11, 2012 | De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Points TD: Barnes cut from an accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Loss | 29–7–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lanardo Tyner | UD | 10 | Jul 15, 2011 | Club Chicago, Burbank, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For vacant USBO welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 37 | Loss | 29–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jessie Vargas | RTD | 1 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 8, 2011 | Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 36 | Loss | 29–5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Victor Ortiz | KO | 3 (10), 0:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 18, 2010 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 35 | Loss | 29–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lucas Matthysse | TKO | 4 (10), 2:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 20, 2010 | El Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 34 | NC | 29–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Noe Bolanos | NC | 2 (10), 0:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 14, 2009 | Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Harris unable to continue after an accidental head clashScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Win | 29–3–1 | Octavio Narvaez | TKO | 6 (10), 0:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 29, 2008 | Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 32 | Loss | 28–3–1 | Junior Witter | KO | 7 (12), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 7, 2007 | The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 31 | Win | 28–2–1 | Juan Lazcano | UD | 12 | Feb 10, 2007 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 27–2–1 | Stevie Johnston | TKO | 7 (10), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 29, 2006 | Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 29 | Win | 26–2–1 | Marteze Logan | UD | 10 | Jan 20, 2006 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Loss | 25–2–1 | Carlos Maussa | KO | 7 (12), 0:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 25, 2005 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBA light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Win | 25–1–1 | Oktay Urkal | TKO | 11 (12), 0:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 23, 2004 | Tempodrom, Berlin, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 26 | Win | 24–1–1 | Oktay Urkal | MD | 12 | Apr 17, 2004 | Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA (Regular) light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 25 | Win | 23–1–1 | Souleymane M'baye | UD | 12 | Jul 12, 2003 | The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA (Regular) light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 24 | Win | 22–1–1 | Diosbelys Hurtado | TKO | 2 (12), 0:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 19, 2002 | Reliant Park and Astrodomain, Houston, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBA (Regular) and IBA light welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 21–1–1 | Ubaldo Hernandez | UD | 12 | Jul 16, 2002 | Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained IBA Continental light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 | Michael Clark | UD | 12 | Feb 22, 2002 | Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant IBA Continental light welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 21 | Win | 19–1–1 | Jose Luis Juarez | SD | 10 | Sep 22, 2001 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Win | 18–1–1 | Golden Johnson | KO | 3 (10), 2:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 15, 2001 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 19 | Win | 17–1–1 | Hector Arroyo | TKO | 1 (6), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 19, 2001 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Template:DrawDraw | 16–1–1 | Ivan Robinson | PTS | 10 | Aug 11, 2000 | Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | UD scorecards for Harris, ruled a draw by the NJSACB due to consensus rules scoringScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 17 | Loss | 16–1 | Ray Oliveira | UD | 10 | Feb 25, 2000 | Rhodes-on-the Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Gairy St. Clair | UD | 10 | Dec 10, 1999 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Isander Lacen | TKO | 6, 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 27, 1999 | William B. Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Damian Brazoban | UD | 8 | Jun 19, 1999 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Hector Arroyo | RTD | 2 (6), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 16, 1999 | Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Jerry Smith | KO | 1 (4), 2:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 20, 1999 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Shawn Brown | TKO | 6 (8), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 12, 1998 | Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Eldon Sneed | TKO | 1 (8), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 13, 1998 | Mahi Shriner Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Theon Holland | TKO | 3 | Oct 15, 1998 | Hilton, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Michael Moss | TKO | 1 (4), 2:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 18, 1998 | Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Hector Cabrera | KO | 1 (4), 0:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 21, 1998 | Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Michael Lopez | TKO | 2 (6), 0:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 14, 1998 | Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Carlos Horacio Nevarez | KO | 1 (4), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 14, 1998 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Garland Johnson | UD | 4 | Mar 10, 1998 | National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Ahmed Lamb | KO | 1 | Jan 17, 1998 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Adam Salas | TKO | 4 (4) | Dec 18, 1997 | Holiday Inn International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Leviticus Long | KO | 1 (4) | Nov 4, 1997 | Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |