Vince Phillips
American boxer
Vince Phillips
Born Vincent Edwards Phillips
(1963-07-23 ) July 23, 1963 (age 61) Other names Cool Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 7+ 1 ⁄2 in (171 cm) Reach 70 in (178 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 61 Wins 48 Wins by KO 34 Losses 12 Draws 1
Vincent Edwards "Vince " Phillips (born July 23, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2007. He held the IBF junior welterweight title from 1997 to 1999, notably scoring an upset victory against then-undefeated Kostya Tszyu to become champion.
Amateur career
As an amateur , Phillips won the U.S. National Golden Gloves in 1985, and the U.S. National Championships in 1985 and 1986, all in the lightweight division.
Professional career
Phillips made his professional debut on February 28, 1989, stopping Octavio Guardado in two rounds. He would win his next 27 fights until losing to Anthony Jones November 18, 1993, due to cuts in the seventh round. On April 12, 1996, Phillips made his first world title challenge by facing WBA welterweight champion Ike Quartey , but was stopped in three rounds. A year later, on May 31, 1997, he scored a major upset by defeating then-unbeaten world champion Kostya Tszyu to win the IBF junior welterweight title,[ 1] which was named the Upset of the Year by The Ring magazine . Phillips made three successful title defenses throughout 1997 and 1998, until a fifth-round stoppage loss to Terron Millett on February 20, 1999.[ 2] He would fight for another eight years, albeit never again for a world title, and ended his career with a ten-round unanimous decision loss to Alisultan Nadirbegov on May 6, 2007.[ 3]
Professional boxing record
61 fights
48 wins
12 losses
By knockout
34
4
By decision
14
8
Draws
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
61
Loss
48–12–1
Alisultan Nadirbegov
UD
10
May 6, 2007
Arsenal Stadium , Tula , Russia
60
Loss
48–11–1
Jesús Soto Karass
RTD
9 (12), 3:00
Jun 2, 2006
Envy Nightclub, Tucson, Arizona , U.S.
Lost WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
59
Loss
48–10–1
Jesse Feliciano
MD
10
Mar 17, 2006
The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
58
Win
48–9–1
Kelson Pinto
TD
5 (12), 3:00
Oct 13, 2005
Convention Center, Ontario, California , U.S.
Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title; Majority TD after Phillips was cut from an accidental head clash
57
Win
47–9–1
Mauro Lucero
KO
2 (12), 2:05
Jun 3, 2005
Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez , Mexico
Won WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
56
Loss
46–9–1
Alex Bunema
SD
12
Mar 24, 2005
Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
For WBC Continental Americas super welterweight title
55
Win
46–8–1
Dumont Welliver
TD
8 (10), 3:00
Nov 4, 2004
Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley, Idaho , U.S.
Unanimous TD after Phillips could not continue from an accidental head clash
54
Win
45–8–1
Paulino Avitia
TKO
5 (8)
Jul 23, 2004
Warnors Theatre , Fresno, California , U.S.
53
Loss
44–8–1
Ricky Hatton
UD
12
Apr 5, 2003
MEN Arena , Manchester , England
For WBU light welterweight title
52
Loss
44–7–1
Sharmba Mitchell
MD
10
Nov 9, 2002
Coca-Cola Event Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , U.S.
51
Win
44–6–1
Nick Acevedo
UD
10
Mar 29, 2002
Paris Las Vegas , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
50
Win
43–6–1
Carlito Brosas
TKO
3 (10), 2:19
Nov 3, 2001
MGM Grand Garden Arena , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
49
Win
42–6–1
Marlon Haynes
TKO
7 (10), 2:12
Jun 23, 2001
Mohegan Sun Arena , Montville, Connecticut , U.S.
48
Loss
41–6–1
Ray Oliveira
MD
12
Dec 22, 2000
Foxwoods Resort Casino , Ledyard, Connecticut , U.S.
For vacant NABF light welterweight title
47
Win
41–5–1
Pedro Saiz
TKO
5 (10), 3:00
Aug 31, 2000
Grand Casino , Tunica, Mississippi , U.S.
46
Draw
40–5–1
Ricky Quiles
PTS
12
Apr 29, 2000
Lafayette, Louisiana , U.S.
For WBO –NABO light welterweight title
45
Loss
40–5
Vernon Forrest
UD
12
Jan 22, 2000
The Joint , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
For NABF welterweight title
44
Win
40–4
Angel Beltre
KO
3 (10), 1:33
Dec 10, 1999
Grand Casino , Biloxi, Mississippi , U.S.
43
Loss
39–4
Terron Millett
TKO
5 (12), 1:58
Feb 20, 1999
Madison Square Garden , New York City, New York , U.S.
Lost IBF light welterweight title
42
Win
39–3
Alfonso Sanchez
KO
1 (12), 2:30
Mar 14, 1998
Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Retained IBF light welterweight title
41
Win
38–3
Freddie Pendleton
TKO
10 (12), 0:41
Dec 13, 1997
Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida , U.S.
Retained IBF light welterweight title
40
Win
37–3
Micky Ward
TKO
3 (12), 2:49
Aug 9, 1997
The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Retained IBF light welterweight title
39
Win
36–3
Kostya Tszyu
TKO
10 (12), 1:22
May 31, 1997
Etess Arena , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Won IBF light welterweight title
38
Loss
35–3
Romallis Ellis
SD
10
Jan 11, 1997
Hynes Convention Center , Boston, Massachusetts , U.S.
37
Win
35–2
Juan Carlos Rodriguez
TKO
5 (10)
Oct 28, 1996
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
36
Win
34–2
Jerry Smith
RTD
3 (10), 3:00
Jun 16, 1996
Casino Magic , Bay St. Louis, Mississippi , U.S.
35
Loss
33–2
Ike Quartey
TKO
3 (12), 2:31
Apr 12, 1996
Atlantis Casino, Sint Maarten , Netherlands Antilles
For WBA welterweight title
34
Win
33–1
Mauro Gutierrez
KO
3 (10), 1:35
Oct 28, 1995
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
33
Win
32–1
Omar Flores
TKO
1 (10), 2:19
Sep 25, 1995
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California , U.S.
32
Win
31–1
Jaime Balboa
UD
10
Jul 24, 1995
Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California , U.S.
31
Win
30–1
Rene Francisco Herrera
UD
10
May 22, 1995
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California , U.S.
30
Win
29–1
Jose Flores
TKO
4 (10), 2:51
Dec 3, 1994
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
29
Loss
28–1
Anthony Jones
TKO
7 (10), 1:16
Nov 18, 1993
The Palace , Auburn Hills, Michigan , U.S.
28
Win
28–0
Walid Underwood
UD
8
Sep 24, 1993
Parkers Ballroom, Seattle, Washington , U.S.
27
Win
27–0
Julio Flores
TKO
1 (10), 2:50
Jan 16, 1993
Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
26
Win
26–0
Juan Soberanes
KO
6 (10)
Jul 23, 1992
Sports Arena , San Diego, California , U.S.
25
Win
25–0
Tyrone Downes
TKO
7 (10), 1:01
Jun 11, 1992
Broadway by the Bay Theater , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24
Win
24–0
Harold Brazier
UD
12
Apr 9, 1992
Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Won IBF Inter-Continental light welterweight title
23
Win
23–0
Tim Brooks
TKO
3 (10)
Jan 26, 1992
Adam's Mark Hotel , Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
22
Win
22–0
Jesus Rojas
TKO
6 (8), 2:01
Dec 7, 1991
Convention Center , Reno, Nevada , U.S.
21
Win
21–0
David Taylor
PTS
10
May 10, 1991
John O'Donnell Stadium , Davenport, Iowa , U.S.
20
Win
20–0
Mike Johnson
TKO
5 (10), 1:18
Apr 7, 1991
Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
19
Win
19–0
Benjie Marquez
TKO
4 (8), 2:18
Feb 15, 1991
Caesars Palace , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18
Win
18–0
Tim Bonds
UD
8
Jan 6, 1991
Civic Center , Bismarck, North Dakota , U.S.
17
Win
17–0
Victorio Belcher
SD
10
Nov 29, 1990
Horizon Lake Tahoe , Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
16
Win
16–0
Derrick McGuire
TKO
2 (8), 1:12
Oct 11, 1990
Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15
Win
15–0
William Hernandez
TKO
6 (8), 0:32
Jul 27, 1990
Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
14
Win
14–0
Terry Ford
UD
8
Jun 15, 1990
Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
13
Win
13–0
Martin Quiroz
TKO
5 (8), 2:46
May 24, 1990
Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12
Win
12–0
Heriberto Ruiz
TKO
4 (6), 1:43
Apr 12, 1990
Harrah's Lake Tahoe , Stateline, Nevada , U.S.
11
Win
11–0
Howard Stewart
SD
6
Jan 12, 1990
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino , Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
10
Win
10–0
Santos Moreno
UD
4
Dec 7, 1989
The Mirage , Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9
Win
9–0
Dwayne Peterson
TKO
7 (8), 2:46
Nov 21, 1989
Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8
Win
8–0
Jose Luis Nino
KO
1 (4), 2:30
Oct 10, 1989
Bally's Las Vegas , Paradise, Nevada , U.S.
7
Win
7–0
Jorge Hernandez
UD
6
Aug 29, 1989
Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
6
Win
6–0
Jorge Rivera
TKO
5 (6), 1:55
Aug 1, 1989
Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
5
Win
5–0
John Edwards
KO
2 (4), 0:45
Jul 18, 1989
Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4
Win
4–0
Jose Luis Gonzalez
KO
1 (4), 2:09
Jun 27, 1989
Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Ricardo Luna
KO
1 (4), 1:08
May 16, 1989
Tyndall Armory , Indianapolis, Indiana , U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Enrique Ventura
KO
1 (4), 0:58
Apr 25, 1989
Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Octavio Guardado
TKO
2 (4), 1:14
Feb 28, 1989
Showboat Hotel and Casino , Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
References
^ Juipe, Dean (January 20, 1998). "Vince Phillips much wiser after clouded past" . Las Vegas Sun . Greenspun Media Group . Retrieved January 14, 2017.
^ Upham, Paul (2006). "Vince Phillips heads to Russia to fight in front of an old foe" . SecondsOut Boxing. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
^ Sukachev, Alexey (August 20, 2011). "Eastern Europe News: Ibragimov, Nadirbegov, and More" . BoxingScene. Retrieved January 14, 2017.
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