William Joppy
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Professional career
Turning pro in 1993, Joppy built up a record of 21–0–1 (17 KO) before getting his first shot a world title.
WBA middleweight champion
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Losing his title against Trinidad
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Joppy lost the title a second time, however, on May 12, 2001, to Félix Trinidad in the middleweight unification tournament.[2] Joppy was knocked down in rounds one and four before finally being stopped in the fifth. He would credit Trinidad's power after the fight saying "I've never been hit like that before."[3]
Post title
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". After Bernard Hopkins beat Trinidad, Joppy had the chance to fight for the new WBA (Regular) belt. He claimed the title from British contender Howard Eastman in a close majority decision where he was knocked down by Eastman in the final few seconds.
On December 14, 2003, Joppy was stripped of his title following a challenge to undisputed champion Bernard Hopkins, losing by a wide points margin on all three judges' cards. A year later, Joppy lost another lopsided unanimous decision against Jermain Taylor.
Joppy returned as a Super Middleweight on July 29, 2005 knocking out journeyman Rashaan Blackburn in the third round. Joppy said then that he hoped to have one final title run as a Super Middleweight before retirement. After a string of five victories against lesser opponents, Joppy obtained a title fight against the new IBF champion Lucian Bute on February 29, 2008. Bute won by way of technical knockout in round 10 and Joppy retired after the bout, only to come back two years later.
Retirement
Following a close decision loss to Sebastien Demers in March 2010 Joppy announced his retirement from boxing, although it was not the first time that Joppy has announced that he is leaving the sport.[4] He returned to the ring later that year, fighting Baltimore native Cory Cummings to a draw, and subsequently defeated Cummings by unanimous decision in a 2011 rematch.
Professional boxing record
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Win | 40–7–2 | Cory Cummings | UD | 10 | Mar 12, 2011 | Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 48 | Loss | 39–7–2 | Beibut Shumenov | KO | 6 (12), 0:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 8, 2011 | Sport Palace, Shymkent, KazakhstanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBA and IBA light heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 47 | Template:DrawDraw | 39–6–2 | Cory Cummings | MD | 10 | Nov 6, 2010 | Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 46 | Loss | 39–6–1 | Sébastien Demers | MD | 10 | Mar 6, 2010 | Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 45 | Loss | 39–5–1 | Lucian Bute | TKO | 10 (12), 1:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 29, 2008 | Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For IBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 44 | Win | 39–4–1 | Etianne Whitaker | TKO | 1, 1:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Nov 16, 2007 | Beauséjour Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint LuciaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 43 | Win | 38–4–1 | Virgil McClendon | RTD | 1 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Apr 27, 2007 | D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 42 | Win | 37–4–1 | Jonathan Corn | KO | 5 (10), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 8, 2006 | Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 41 | Win | 36–4–1 | Eric Howard | TKO | 5 (8), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jan 7, 2006 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 40 | Win | 35–4–1 | Rashaan Blackburn | TKO | 3 (8), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 29, 2005 | The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 39 | Loss | 34–4–1 | Jermain Taylor | UD | 12 | Dec 4, 2004 | Barton Coliseum, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBC Continental Americas middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 38 | Loss | 34–3–1 | Bernard Hopkins | UD | 12 | Dec 13, 2003 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For WBA (Undisputed), WBC, IBF, and The Ring middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 37 | Win | 34–2–1 | Naotaka Hozumi | TKO | 10 (12), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 10, 2002 | Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA (Regular) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 36 | Win | 33–2–1 | Howard Eastman | MD | 12 | Nov 17, 2001 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won vacant WBA (Regular) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 35 | Loss | 32–2–1 | Félix Trinidad | TKO | 5 (12), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 12, 2001 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 34 | Win | 32–1–1 | Jonathan Reid | TKO | 4 (12), 2:43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Dec 2, 2000 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 33 | Win | 31–1–1 | Hacine Cherifi | UD | 12 | Sep 16, 2000 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 32 | Win | 30–1–1 | Rito Ruvalcaba | TKO | 1 (12), 1:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 20, 2000 | Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 31 | Win | 29–1–1 | Fernando Zuniga | UD | 10 | Mar 3, 2000 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 30 | Win | 28–1–1 | Julio César Green | TKO | 7 (12), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Sep 24, 1999 | MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 29 | Win | 27–1–1 | Napoleon Pitt | TKO | 1 (10), 2:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 24, 1999 | Flamingo Hilton, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 28 | Win | 26–1–1 | Roberto Durán | TKO | 3 (12), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Aug 28, 1998 | Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 27 | Win | 25–1–1 | Julio César Green | UD | 12 | Jan 31, 1998 | Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 26 | Loss | 24–1–1 | Julio César Green | UD | 12 | Aug 23, 1997 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Lost WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 25 | Win | 24–0–1 | Peter Venancio | UD | 12 | May 10, 1997 | Coconut Grove Convention Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 24 | Win | 23–0–1 | Ray McElroy | TKO | 7 (12), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Oct 19, 1996 | The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Retained WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 23 | Win | 22–0–1 | Shinji Takehara | TKO | 9 (12), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jun 24, 1996 | Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Won WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 22 | Win | 21–0–1 | Dave Boone | TKO | 2 (10), 1:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Feb 10, 1996 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0–1 | Israel Figueroa | KO | 1 | Dec 7, 1995 | The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 20 | Template:DrawDraw | 19–0–1 | Rodney Toney | MD | 12 | Sep 16, 1995 | The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | For NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Joaquin Velasquez | PTS | 10 | Apr 29, 1995 | USAir Arena, Landover, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Tony McCrimmion | KO | 3 (10), 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Mar 1, 1995 | War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Tony Cartel | KO | 2 | Sep 20, 1994 | Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Richard Evans | PTS | 8 | Aug 13, 1994 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Miguel Angel Hernandez | KO | 3 (6), 1:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Jul 30, 1994 | Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Carlos Christie | PTS | 6 | Jun 15, 1994 | Elephant and Castle Shopping Center, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Carl Sullivan | TKO | 4 | May 13, 1994 | The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Muhammad Shabazz | TKO | 5 | Apr 14, 1994 | Richmond, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Kenneth Parker | KO | 2 | Apr 8, 1994 | The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Tony McCrimmion | TKO | 2 | Feb 27, 1994 | Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Robert Harris | KO | 1 | Feb 17, 1994 | The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Willie Taylor | TKO | 3 | Jan 7, 1994 | The Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Tyrone Haywood | KO | 2 | Oct 21, 1993 | Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ivory Teague | KO | 2 | Sep 25, 1993 | Prince George's Community College, Largo, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | George Taylor | KO | 3 | Aug 13, 1993 | Prince George's Community College, Largo, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Tim Tisdale | KO | 1 | Jun 18, 1993 | Total Sports Pavilion, Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Shane Martin | TKO | 3 (4), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | May 12, 1993 | Baltimore Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ken Ruffin | TKO | 1 | Apr 30, 1993 | Total Sports Pavilion, Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Dwayne Tennet | UD | 4 | Feb 26, 1993 | Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". | Professional debutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
References
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- ↑ Duran suffers loss; Hopkins triumphs, Deseret News article, 1998-08-29, Retrieved on 2024-06-02
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