Bobby Watts

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Bobby "Boogaloo" Watts (born November 11, 1949) [1] is an American born middleweight boxer who fought primarily in the mid-1970s. Born in Sumter County, South Carolina in a small town named Rembert, [2] Bobby Watts came to Philadelphia at age 10 and began boxing at the urging of his cousin, future heavyweight contender Jimmy Young.

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"Boogaloo" is most famously known for defeating Marvelous Marvin Hagler, scoring a controversial 10-round majority decision on January 13, 1976, at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. [1] Among his losses were a defeat to Mustafa Hamsho, via a sixth-round knockout, in a fight that was refereed by Larry Hazzard. [3]

He finished his career with a record of 38 wins (20 KOs), 7 losses and 1 draw. After his boxing career ended in 1982, Watts trained IBF super middleweight champion Charles Brewer and IBF world Super-Welterweight champion Buster Drayton.

Professional boxing record

38 Wins (20 knockouts, 18 decisions), 7 Losses (6 knockouts, 1 decision), 1 Draw
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss21-0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark Kaylor TKO403/05/1983 Flag of England.svg Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, United Kingdom Referee stopped the bout at 0:57 of the fourth round.
Win4-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis "The Menace" Roberts KO502/09/1982 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Hershey Sports Arena, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Win5-14-1 Flag of the United States.svg Fred "Flintstone" Reed KO613/02/1982 Flag of South Carolina.svg Camden, South Carolina, United States
Win2-6 Flag of the United States.svg Lonnie Wilcox KO126/12/1981 Flag of South Carolina.svg Camden Municipal Arena, Camden, South Carolina, United States Wilcox knocked out at 1:21 of the first round.
Win5-9 Flag of the United States.svg Willie Ray Taylor KO710/11/1981 Flag of South Carolina.svg Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Loss47-2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Marvelous Marvin Hagler TKO219/04/1980 Flag of Maine.svg Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, United States
Win12-4 Flag of the United States.svg Fred "Thump" Johnson KO301/02/1980 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Johnson knocked out at 2:45 of the third round.
Win6-9-1 Flag of the United States.svg Clifford Wills TKO330/10/1979 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Upper Darby Forum, Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, United States Referee stopped the bout at 0:10 of the third round.
Win21-6-5 Flag of Argentina.svg Norberto Rufino Cabrera PTS802/12/1978 Flag of Italy.svg Marsala Sports Palace, Marsala, Italy
Loss15-1-2 Flag of Syria (2025-).svg Mustafa Hamsho TKO621/09/1978 Flag of New Jersey.svg Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Win13-9 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny Heard PTS1003/06/1978 Flag of Maryland.svg Baltimore Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Loss28-12 Flag of the United States.svg David "Chevy" Love TKO427/03/1977 Flag of Texas.svg Randolph AFB, San Antonio, Texas, United States Referee stopped the bout at 1:41 of the fourth round.
Win-- Flag of Guyana.svg Reggie Ford UD1022/01/1977 Flag of Florida.svg Pensacola Civic Auditorium, Pensacola, Florida, United States
Win7-3-3 Flag of the United States.svg Casey Gacic TKO714/07/1976 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win13-26-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ernie Burns TKO210/05/1976 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:48 of the second round.
Win25-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Marvelous Marvin Hagler MD1013/01/1976 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States 46-46, 46-44, 48-44.
Win11-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg James "Sweet" Marshall TKO916/09/1975 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:55 of the ninth round.
Win29-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Willie "The Worm" Monroe UD1012/11/1974 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win24-3 Flag of the United States.svg Eugene "Cyclone" Hart KO115/07/1974 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Hart knocked out at 2:49 of the first round.
Win12-3 Flag of the United States.svg Mario Rosa SD1017/12/1973 Flag of New York.svg Felt Forum, New York City, United States
Win32-22-9 Flag of Argentina.svg Carlos Alberto Salinas TKO808/10/1973 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win60-28-6 Flag of the United States.svg Manuel "Manny" Gonzalez UD1023/07/1973 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win21-10-1 Flag of the United States.svg Don Cobbs KO324/05/1973 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Cobbs knocked out at 2:49 of the third round.
Win20-23-4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Gary Broughton PTS1009/04/1973 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win36-17-1 Flag of the United States.svg Willie "Sweetwater" Warren UD1005/03/1973 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss18-8-1 Flag of the United States.svg Don Cobbs KO220/11/1972 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Watts knocked out at 2:04 of the second round.
Win31-10-1 Flag of the United States.svg Alvin Phillips UD1020/10/1972 Flag of New York.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, United States 8-2, 6-4, 7-3.
Win23-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ralph Palladin TKO620/06/1972 Flag of Maryland.svg Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Draw23-2 Flag of the United States.svg Ralph Palladin PTS1005/04/1972 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Win22-1 Flag of the United States.svg Ralph Palladin PTS1001/12/1971 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Win7-2 Flag of the United States.svg Roy "Smoky" Edmonds TKO508/10/1971 Flag of New York.svg Felt Forum, New York City, United States Referee stopped the bout at 1:09 of the fifth round.
Win17-15-5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Luis Vinales PTS1021/09/1971 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win8-13-1 Flag of the United States.svg Junius Hinton KO510/08/1971 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win9-3-1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Julio Figueroa UD807/06/1971 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win8-4-1 Flag of the United States.svg Perry Abney TKO729/04/1971 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Roy "Smoky" Edmonds PTS609/02/1971 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win-- Ken Robbins KO124/11/1970 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Robbins knocked out at 2:58 of the first round.
Loss4-0 Flag of the United States.svg Armando Muniz PTS603/09/1970 Flag of California.svg Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss10-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Clarence "Butch" Geigger TKO625/04/1970 Flag of Nevada.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win-- "Real Mean" Joe Greene KO225/03/1970 Flag of Nevada.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16-19-4 Flag of the United States.svg Tommy Shaffer PTS611/11/1969 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win13-8 Flag of the United States.svg Leroy "Hurricane" Roberts PTS614/10/1969 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win0-2 Ron "Boom Boom" Nesby PTS630/09/1969 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos Byrd KO230/06/1969 Flag of the United States.svg Washington National Arena, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Win3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Alberto Millan TKO428/03/1969 Flag of Maryland.svg Steelworkers Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Win2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Teddy Cooper PTS613/03/1969 Flag of Maryland.svg Steelworkers Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

References

  1. 1 2 "Bobby "Bugaloo" Watts". Philly Boxing History. Fairhill Street Productions, LLC. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "Bobby Watts". BoxRec. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "BoxRec: Bout".
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