Jeff Lampkin

Jeff Lampkin
Personal information
Nickname
Prime time
BornJeff Lampkin
(1961-09-21) September 21, 1961
Youngstown, Ohio, US
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins39
Win by KO34
Losses19
Draws1

Jeff Lampkin (born September 21, 1961) is an American former professional boxer. Lampkin won the USBA cruiserweight title and IBF cruiserweight belt.[1]

Personal life

Jeff Lampkin was born September 21, 1961, in Youngstown, Ohio

Despite Lampkins' accomplishments, his economic rewards were relatively modest. Contracts he signed left the fighter with little more than $50,000, even though he won and defended a cruiserweight world champion title.[2] The former champion indicated that frustration over the apparent mishandling of his career contributed to his decision to vacate the title.[2] Today, Lampkin lives and works in Youngstown.[2]

Amateur career

Lampkin had a stellar amateur career, winning the National AAU Light Heavyweight Championship in 1980. He became a professional later that year. On June 11, 1982, Lampkin, along with Earnie Shavers, had an undercard spot on the Larry Holmes-Gerry Cooney fight.[3][4]

Professional career

Lamkin debuted in professional boxing in 1980. Lampkin won 16 straight fights until his first defeat to Willie Edwards in 1982. Lamkin won the IBF USBA cruiserweight title in 1988 with a 5th round TKO over Alonso Ratliff. Lampkin challenged Glenn McCrory for the IBF cruiserweight title in 1990, and defeated McCrory via TKO in the 3rd round.[1][5]

In 1991, Lampkin vacated his IBF cruiserweight title[1]. He only defended his title once over a victory against Siza Makathini.[6] The decision came over controversy surrounding his participation in an IBF bout in South Africa, as a result, the WBA and WBC witheld recognition of his title.[5]

The IBF's subsequent failure to offer Lampkin a fight led him to request a purse offer in the summer of 1991.[5] When IBF President Bobby Lee offered Lampkin a fight just three weeks before the bout was scheduled, a move that denied him adequate training time, the boxer concluded that the IBF had no intention of allowing him to defend his title.[5] After vacating his title, Lampkins never challenged for a major belt again.

Professional boxing record

59 fights 39 wins 19 losses
By knockout 34 2
By decision 5 17
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Win 39-19-1 Exum Speight TKO 4 27/06/1997 Liberty, Ohio, U.S.
58 Loss 38-19-1 Brian Nielsen UD 8 13/01/1995 Aalborghallen, Denmark
57 Loss 38-18-1 Andrew Golota RTD 1 13/08/1994 Aladdin, Nevada, U.S.
56 Win 38-17-1 Danny Stonewalker KO 3 24/05/1994 Salta, Argentina
55 Loss 37-17-1 Tom Glesby UD 10 22/03/1994 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
54 Loss 37-16-1 Herbie Hide TKO 2 04/12/1993 Sun City, Bophuthatswana WBC International Heavyweight Title.
53 Loss 37-15-1 Arthur Williams UD 10 08/06/1993 Riviera, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
52 Loss 37-14-1 Marcelo Victor Figueroa MD 10 03/10/1992 Cirque d'hiver, France
51 Win 37-13-1 Fred Adams KO 7 05/09/1992 Paris, France
50 Win 36-13-1 Larry Davis KO 1 29/05/1992 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
49 Win 35-13-1 Siza Makathini KO 8 28/07/1990 Saint Petersburg, Florida, U.S. Retained IBF cruiserweight title
48 Win 34-13-1 Glenn McCrory KO 3 22/03/1990 Gateshead Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England Won IBF cruiserweight title
47 Win 33-13-1 Ed Smith TKO 9 19/10/1989 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, New Jersey, U.S.
46 Win 32-13-1 Elvis Parks KO 1 12/05/1989 Struthers Fieldhouse, Ohio, U.S.
45 Win 31-13-1 Wali Muhammad TKO 12 14/02/1989 Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
44 Win 30-13-1 Alfonso Ratliff TKO 5 17/11/1988 Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
43 Win 29-13-1 Freddie Rafferty KO 6 02/07/1988 Sun City, Bophuthatswana
42 Loss 28-13-1 Patrick Lumumba PTS 8 09/04/1988 Caesars Palace, Nevada, U.S.
41 Loss 28-12-1 Lottie Mwale PTS 10 05/12/1987 Philips Halle, Germany
40 Loss 28-11-1 Sherman Griffin SD 12 23/06/1987 Houston, Texas, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
39 Loss 28-10-1 Ramzi Hassan UD 10 23/02/1987 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
38 Win 28-9-1 Jesse Shelby SD 10 22/01/1987 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
37 Win 27-9-1 Paul Madison KO 5 11/09/1986 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
36 Win 26-9-1 Danny Blake UD 8 11/03/1986 Niles, Ohio, U.S.
35 Win 25-9-1 Tim Broady TKO 7 24/01/1986 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, New Jersey, U.S.
34 Loss 24-9-1 Charles Williams PTS 10 03/12/1985 Sands Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33 Loss 24-8-1 Cedric Parsons SD 8 06/08/1985 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Win 24-7-1 Jack Johnson UD 10 11/06/1985 Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31 Loss 23-7-1 Jerome Clouden PTS 10 20/11/1984 Jefferson City, Missouri, U.S.
30 Draw 23-6-1 Chisanda Mutti PTS 10 26/05/1984 Düsseldorf, Germany
29 Win 23-6 Willie Crawford KO 4 06/03/1984 Niles, Ohio, U.S.
28 Win 22-6 Arthel Lawhorne TKO 6 24/01/1984 Niles, Ohio, U.S.
27 Loss 21-6 Anthony Witherspoon PTS 10 11/01/1984 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Loss 21-5 Fulgencio Obelmejias PTS 8 14/12/1983 Loano, Italy
25 Loss 21-4 Johnny Davis UD 10 12/07/1983 Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Win 21-3 Stanley Ross KO 1 14/06/1983 Tropicana Casino & Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Loss 20-3 Richie Kates PTS 10 13/04/1983 Resorts Casino Hotel, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 20-2 Rodney Green UD 10 07/03/1983 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
21 Win 19-2 Leonardo Rodgers TKO 3 22/01/1983 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Win 18-2 Frank Payne TKO 3 30/12/1982 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Loss 17-2 Willie Stallings PTS 10 30/11/1982 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 17-1 Al Bolden MD 10 27/08/1982 Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17 Loss 16-1 Willie Edwards UD 10 11/06/1982 Caesars Palace, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 16-0 Fred Brown TKO 5 28/04/1982 Struthers Fieldhouse, Ohio, U.S.
15 Win 15-0 Michael Hardin TKO 6 17/03/1982 Niles, Ohio, U.S.
14 Win 14-0 Phil Brown KO 4 22/02/1982 Niles, Ohio, U.S.
13 Win 13-0 Charles Williams TKO 6 29/10/1981 Warren, Ohio, U.S.
12 Win 12-0 Darnell Hayes KO 2 15/08/1981 Gannon College Auditorium, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Win 11-0 Sylvester Wilder TKO 1 19/07/1981 Warren, Ohio, U.S.
10 Win 10-0 Ernie Whitmore KO 3 28/06/1981 Canton Memorial Civic Center, Ohio, U.S.
9 Win 9-0 Darnell Hayes KO 2 17/03/1981 Niles, Ohio, U.S.
8 Win 8-0 Randy Jackson KO 1 20/01/1981 Niles, Ohio, U.S.
7 Win 7-0 Stanley Scott TKO 3 16/12/1980 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Willie Crawford TKO 4 09/12/1980 Warren, Ohio, U.S.
5 Win 5-0 Eddie Temple TKO 1 28/10/1980 Warren, Ohio, U.S.
4 Win 4-0 Earl Caldwell KO 1 24/09/1980 Struthers Fieldhouse, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Wes Rowe TKO 3 09/09/1980 Warren, Ohio, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 John Beveridge KO 1 20/08/1980 Warren, Ohio, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jim Hearn TKO 1 18/06/1980 Struthers Fieldhouse, Ohio, U.S.

See also

References

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