Adolpho Washington

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Adolpho Washington
Born
Adolpho Washington

(1967-09-07) September 7, 1967 (age 57)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+12 in (182 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins31
Wins by KO17
Losses10
Draws2
No contests1

Adolpho Washington (born 7 September 1967) is a retired professional boxer. He held the IBF cruiserweight title from 1996 until 1997, and challenged twice for WBA world titles at cruiserweight and light heavyweight.

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Career

Washington turned pro in 1989 at light-heavy and in 1990 lost a decision to a fighter named K.Casimier with a 2–6–1 record. Later he beat hard-punching fringe contender Drake Thadzi on points. 1993 came his first crack at a title, taking on WBA Light Heavyweight Title holder Virgil Hill. Washington was caught in a bizarre incident in which he was unable to continue after being cut by bumping his head against a TV camera in the 11th round. [1] Washington was clearly losing the fight, and lost a technical decision.

Cruiserweight

The following year and one weight class higher, he beat an out-of ashape Iran Barkley on cuts and took on WBC Cruiserweight Title holder Anaclet Wamba, but failed to gain the title in a draw. One year later, he scored a rare KO over hard-punching contender Izegwire and took on Orlin Norris for the WBA Cruiserweight Title and again came up short by a razor-thin decision. In 1996 he was able to win a title, upsetting undefeated former Olympic Gold medalist Torsten May for the vacant IBF Cruiserweight Title. He equally surprisingly lost the title to puncher Uriah Grant in his next bout, [2] and never fought for a major title again.

He never looked good after that losing to Norris and May in rematches. In 1999 he took on James Toney, the only man to stop him inside the distance, after Washington was bleeding excessively from his nose. In 2001 he lost to Vassily Jirov and retired.

Professional boxing record

44 fights31 wins10 losses
By knockout172
By decision148
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
44Loss31–10–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Bates RTD123/04/2016 Flag of the United States.svg Pullman Plaza Hotel, Huntington
43Win31–9–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Mike PeakUD1028/09/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Applebee Park, Lexington
42Loss30–9–2 (1) Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Vassiliy Jirov UD1020/07/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Canton Memorial Civic Center, Canton
41Win30–8–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Bradley RoneUD819/04/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Cadillac Ranch, Lexington
40Win29–8–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Tim KnightUD801/03/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Cadillac Ranch, Lexington
39NC28–8–2 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Dicky RyanND810/02/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Harvey's Casino, Council Bluffs
38Win28–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Paul PhillipsTKO329/10/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, La Porte
37Loss27–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg James Toney TKO1030/07/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort Casino, MashantucketReferee stopped the bout at 0:52 of the tenth round.
36Loss27–7–2 Flag of Germany.svg Torsten May TD905/06/1999 Flag of Germany.svg Ballsporthalle, Frankfurt IBF Intercontinental Cruiserweight Title.
35Win27–6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Art JimmersonTKO327/11/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Genesis Center, GaryReferee stopped the bout at 1:33 of the third round.
34Loss26–6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Orlin Norris UD1222/05/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Glen Stock Arena, MonroeIBA Super Cruiserweight Title.
33Loss26–5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur Williams UD1206/01/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis
32Loss26–4–2 Flag of Jamaica.svg Uriah Grant MD1221/06/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Sun Dome, TampaLost IBF cruiserweight title
31Win26–3–2 Flag of Germany.svg Torsten May UD1231/08/1996 Flag of Spain.svg Plaza de Toros del Coliseo Balear, Palma de MallorcaWon vacant IBF cruiserweight title
30Win25–3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Artis PendergrassUD1010/02/1996 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
29Loss24–3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Orlin Norris UD1217/03/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Memorial Auditorium, WorcesterFor WBA cruiserweight title
28Win24–2–2 Flag of Nigeria.svg David IzeqwireTKO805/11/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Aladdin Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
27Draw23–2–2 Flag of France.svg Anaclet Wamba PTS1214/07/1994 Flag of Monaco.svg Sporting Club, Monte CarloFor WBC cruiserweight title
26Win23–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dale JacksonPTS1224/02/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Stouffer Hotel, Austin
25Win22–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Iran Barkley TKO620/10/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis
24Win21–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim NoblePTS817/07/1993 Flag of the United States.svg The Pyramid, Memphis
23Win20–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Vaughn HooksSD1015/05/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Castle, Atlantic City
22Loss19–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Virgil Hill TD1120/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Fargodome, FargoFor WBA light heavyweight title
21Win19–1–1 Flag of Malawi.svg Drake Thadzi UD1016/01/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio
20Win18–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike BrooksTKO129/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Colonial Theatre, Fredericksburg
19Win17–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Richard MincyTKO107/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Knockout Sports Saloon, Lexington
18Win16–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tony BrownKO126/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg National Guard Armory, Columbus
17Win15–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dana TaylorKO119/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Beaver Lake
16Win14–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony WillisPTS608/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Saint Louis
15Win13–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin CasimierUD1002/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Breeding's, Lexington
14Loss12–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin CasimierSD1028/11/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency, Tampa
13Win12–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rocky FabrizioTKO109/11/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Diplomat Hotel, HollywoodReferee stopped the bout at 3:03 of the first round.
12Win11–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ron MimsUD816/10/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency, Tampa
11Win10–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rocky BentleyUD628/08/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency, Tampa
10Win9–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff CooperTKO128/07/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Hotel, Saint Petersburg
9Win8–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nathon JacksonKO210/02/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Metairie
8Draw7–0–1 Flag of the United States.svg David GravesPTS625/01/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Elton DublinKO323/09/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Bossier City
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ron LewisTKO401/08/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Park West, ChicagoReferee stopped the bout at 2:21 of the fourth round.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg David BatesTKO115/07/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Castle, Atlantic City
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rick MayerTKO118/05/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt's Patterson's Ballroom, Lexington
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Oscar Raglin StricklandKO102/05/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Park West, ChicagoStrickland knocked out at 1:50 of the first round.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan KeepersKO207/04/1989 Flag of the United States.svg I-X Center, Cleveland
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Phil ScottUD407/03/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Park West, Chicago

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Thomas Hearns
NABF Cruiserweight champion
February 24, 1994 – 1994
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
James Heath
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by
David Izeqwire
IBO cruiserweight champion
November 5, 1994 – 1995
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Ted Cofie
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Al Cole
IBF Cruiserweight champion
August 31, 1996 – June 21, 1997
Succeeded by