Gene Hatcher

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Gene Hatcher
Born
Ronald Hatcher Jr.

(1959-06-28) June 28, 1959 (age 65)
Other namesMad Dog
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins32
Wins by KO23
Losses7

Ronald Hatcher Jr. (born June 28, 1959), better known as Gene Hatcher, is an American former professional boxer who was world light welterweight champion. His nickname was "Mad Dog."

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Amateur career

Hatcher was a United States Amateur Champion. In 1980, he became National AAU Welterweight Champion.

Early professional career

His most notable early win came against former WBC super featherweight champion Alfredo Escalera in 1982, when he won a ten-round decision. His next notable opponent, Tyrone Crawley, defeated him by a ten-round decision. He followed that with a rematch in 1983 with Escalera. In that fight, Hatcher was dropped in round six and subsequently lost a unanimous ten-round decision.

Champion

After racking up a few wins, Hatcher faced WBA light welterweight champion Johnny Bumphus on June 1, 1984, in Buffalo, New York. In what Ring magazine called its "Upset of the Year," Hatcher scored an eleventh-round technical knockout over Bumphus. When Hatcher knocked Bumphus down, he slipped and fell on a follow-up attempt. He then threw Bumphus down to the mat when both fighters clinched. A post-fight melee in the ring ensued after the stoppage.

Hatcher's first defense was against Uby Sacco in December of the same year. He won a fifteen-round split decision. Sacco, however, won their July 1985 rematch (and title) with a ninth round knockout win in Italy (the fight was stopped by the referee because of a Hatcher cut). [1] In Hatcher's next and last chance at a world crown, he lost by knockout in 45 seconds to Lloyd Honeyghan in August 1987, with Honeyghan's WBC and IBF welterweight belts being at stake. [2]

Post-championship career

After losing to Honeyghan, Hatcher continued to fight. He had seven more fights, losing two (one of which was to future world champion Aaron Davis). After a victory in Ft. Worth over Juan Martin Galvan in 1995, Hatcher retired.

Professional boxing record

39 fights32 wins7 losses
By knockout233
By decision94
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Win32–7Juan Martin GalvanUD8 (8)1995-07-01Fiesta Trade Market, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
38Win31–7Simon MoyaTKO4 (6)1993-08-26Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
37Win30–7Randolph RezzaqKO1 (8)1993-04-20Gorman's Super Pro Gym, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
36Loss29–7Anthony WilliamsTKO7 (?)1990-03-15Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
35Loss29–6 Aaron Davis UD10 (10)1989-09-14 Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
34Win29–5David MaldonadoKO6 (10)1988-10-23Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
33Win28–5Ron JohnsonUD10 (10)1988-06-16Marriott Market Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
32Loss27–5 Lloyd Honeyghan TKO1 (15)1987-08-30Plaza de Toros de Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, SpainFor WBC, IBF & The Ring welterweight titles
31Loss27–4Frankie WarrenUD10 (10)1987-02-15 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
30Win27–3Darryl AnthonyTKO11 (12)1986-10-24 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
29Win26–3Ricardo LomeliKO3 (10)1986-09-23 Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
28Win25–3Sergio VallesTKO4 (10)1986-08-08 El Paso Civic Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
27Win24–3Kevin AustinSD10 (10)1986-02-04Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
26Loss23–3 Ubaldo Néstor Sacco TKO9 (15)1985-07-21 Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, ItalyLost WBA light welterweight title
25Win23–2 Ubaldo Néstor Sacco SD15 (15)1984-12-15 Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.Retained WBA light welterweight title
24Win22–2 Johnny Bumphus TKO11 (15)1984-06-01 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.Won WBA light welterweight title
23Win21–2Hector SifuentesUD10 (10)1984-04-21Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
22Win20–2 Joe Manley UD12 (12)1983-11-12Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
21Win19–2Eduardo LugoKO4 (10)1983-10-13Registry Hotel Crystal Ballroom, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
20Win18–2Luis RiveraKO5 (?)1983-08-08 Astro Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
19Loss17–2 Alfredo Escalera UD10 (10) 1983-06-16 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win17–1Romero SandovalTKO5 (12)1983-02-25Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17Win16–1Darrell CottrellTKO7 (10)1982-12-23Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16Win15–1Anthony BryantTKO3 (10)1982-11-11Memorial Hall, Brownwood, Texas, U.S.
15Loss14–1 Tyrone Crawley MD10 (10)1982-10-17 Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win14–0Jerome ArtisTKO7 (10)1982-07-14Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
13Win13–0Danny FavellaTKO3 (10)1982-06-10Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0 Alfredo Escalera UD10 (10)1982-04-09Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
11Win11–0Charlie AllenKO2 (8)1982-03-10 Civic Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
10Win10–0Ricardo GarciaKO3 (6)1981-11-26Hacienda Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9Win9–0Raul TrujilloKO2 (6)1981-10-29Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
8Win8–0Bobby Ray McMillanTKO4 (8)1981-10-07Civic Centre, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
7Win7–0Milton HallTKO4 (6)1981-08-22 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Dwayne PrimTKO6 (6)1981-08-04Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0Ramiro PrunedaTKO3 (6)1981-07-17 Civic Centre, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0Ali HassanPTS6 (6)1981-07-07Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
3Win3–0Clyde SpencerKO1 (6)1981-06-16 Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Victor HernandezUD6 (6)1981-05-28 Hacienda Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0Ken SheppardTKO1 (6)1981-04-23 Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.

See also

References

  1. "Ubaldo Sacco of Argentina stripped Gene Hatcher of his..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  2. "SPORTS PEOPLE; Comings and Goings". The New York Times. 29 September 1987. Archived from the original on 2017-11-06. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
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October 24, 1986 – 1987
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