Freeman Barr

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Freeman Barr
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Natural
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
NationalityBahamian
Born (1973-10-12) 12 October 1973 (age 48)
Andros, Bahamas
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights33
Wins29
Wins by KO15
Losses4

Freeman Barr (born October 12, 1973) is a Bahamian former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2010, challenging for the WBO middleweight title in 1999.

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Amateur career

The youngest of 13 children, Barr had only nine amateur bouts. [2] He was nevertheless a two-time National Amateur Champion in the Bahamas. He represented the Bahamas at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. [3]

Professional career

Barr made his professional debut on February 26, 1993. On January 30, 1999 Barr lost the bout for the WBO middleweight title against Germany's Bert Schenk. [4]

Professional Highlights

Achievements
Preceded by IBO Middleweight Champion
20 Sept 1997 1998
Vacates
Succeeded by
Mpush Makambi

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References

  1. "Boxing record for Freeman Barr". BoxRec.
  2. "Barr returns to Bahamas for next fight". Naples Daily News . September 13, 1997. p. 25. Retrieved February 18, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "14.Commonwealth Games - Auckland, New Zealand - January 24 - February 3 1990". amateur-boxing.strefa.pl. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  4. "Fort Myers-based Barr knocked out in 4th round". The News-Press . January 31, 1999. p. 15. Retrieved February 18, 2022 via Newspapers.com.
  5. Kent, Andy (February 2, 2000). "Barr captures NABO title with unanimous decision". Naples Daily News . p. 31. Retrieved February 18, 2022 via Newspapers.com.