Ivan Robinson
American boxer
Ivan Robinson
Born Ivan Robinson
(1971-02-27 ) February 27, 1971 (age 53) Other names Mighty Statistics Weight(s) Lightweight Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) Reach 70 in (178 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 46 Wins 32 Wins by KO 12 Losses 12 Draws 2
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
46 fights
32 wins
12 losses
By knockout
12
3
By decision
19
9
By disqualification
1
0
Draws
2
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.
45
Loss
32–11–2
Darien Ford
SD
6
Jun 8, 2005
National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44
Loss
32–10–2
Julio César Chávez Sr.
UD
10
May 28, 2005
Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
43
Win
32–9–2
Tyrone Winckler
UD
6
Feb 18, 2005
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42
Loss
31–9–2
Reggie Nash
SD
8
Aug 17, 2004
Valley Forge Convention Center, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41
Loss
31–8–2
Michael Stewart
TKO
8 (12)
Nov 11, 2003
Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
For USBA super lightweight title
40
Win
31–7–2
Mike McFail
UD
6
Jun 19, 2003
Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39
Draw
30–7–2
Luis Alberto Santiago
PTS
12
Nov 15, 2002
First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38
Loss
30–7–1
Charles Tschorniawsky
MD
10
Oct 11, 2002
First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37
Loss
30–6–1
Efren Hinojosa
UD
10
Jul 6, 2001
Harrah's Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, U.S.
36
Win
30–5–1
Alric Johnson
TKO
8 (10), 3:00
Mar 2, 2001
Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, California, U.S.
35
Loss
29–5–1
Jesse James Leija
UD
10
Nov 11, 2000
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
34
Draw
29–4–1
Vivian Harris
PTS
10
Aug 11, 2000
Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33
Loss
29–4
Antonio Díaz
TKO
11 (12), 1:40
Apr 15, 2000
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
For IBA super lightweight title
32
Win
29–3
Tyrone Flucker
KO
2 (8)
Nov 11, 1999
Henry's Brewery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31
Win
28–3
James Crayton
UD
12
Sep 3, 1999
Harrahs Casino, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S.
Won NABF lightweight title
30
Loss
27–3
Angel Manfredy
UD
10
Apr 17, 1999
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
29
Win
27–2
Arturo Gatti
UD
10
Dec 12, 1998
Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28
Win
26–2
Arturo Gatti
SD
10
Aug 22, 1998
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27
Win
25–2
Manuel De Leon
UD
8
May 1, 1998
Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26
Win
24–2
Dezi Ford
UD
10
Nov 7, 1997
First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25
Loss
23–2
Israel Cardona
TKO
3 (12), 1:22
Jul 1, 1997
Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Lost USBA lightweight title
24
Loss
23–1
Phillip Holiday
UD
12
Dec 21, 1996
Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
For IBF lightweight title
23
Win
23–0
Emanuel Augustus
UD
10
Jul 21, 1996
Teamster's Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
22
Win
22–0
Sammy Mejias
DQ
9 (12)
May 21, 1996
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Retained USBA lightweight title; Mejias was DQ'd for excessive low blows
21
Win
21–0
Demetrio Ceballos
UD
12
Oct 17, 1995
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Won USBA lightweight title
20
Win
20–0
Edwin Ruiz
TKO
3 (10), 2:40
Jun 23, 1995
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19
Win
19–0
Jimmy Deoria
TKO
5 (10)
Jun 6, 1995
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18
Win
18–0
Isaac Cruz
UD
10
Apr 4, 1995
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17
Win
17–0
Lionel Butler
UD
10
Jan 28, 1995
Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16
Win
16–0
Juan Negron
SD
10
Nov 22, 1994
Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
15
Win
15–0
Isander Lacen
RTD
5 (8), 3:00
Oct 11, 1994
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14
Win
14–0
Kevin Marston
TKO
1 (8), 2:18
Aug 19, 1994
Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13
Win
13–0
Lyndon Walker
UD
8
Jul 1, 1994
PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12
Win
12–0
Fred Valera
UD
10
Jun 11, 1994
Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11
Win
11–0
Luis Maysonet
UD
8
Apr 21, 1994
National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10
Win
10–0
Eugene Dundee
TKO
1 (8), 1:43
Mar 17, 1994
National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9
Win
9–0
Arturo Nina
SD
8
Jan 8, 1994
Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.
8
Win
8–0
Darrett Crockett
TKO
2 (8)
Aug 10, 1993
Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
7
Win
7–0
Leon Bostic
UD
6
Jun 26, 1993
Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6
Win
6–0
Richard De Jesus
TKO
5 (6), 2:47
Jun 17, 1993
National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5
Win
5–0
Robert Harris
TKO
2 (?)
May 23, 1993
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4
Win
4–0
Dan Rucker
UD
6
Apr 22, 1993
Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Genaro Andujar
UD
6
Mar 13, 1993
McCann Recreation Center, Poughkeepsie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Antonio Pressley
KO
1 (6), 2:38
Oct 20, 1992
Temple University McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Pedro Cotto
TKO
1 (4), 2:03
Oct 20, 1992
Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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