Hacine Cherifi

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Hacine Cherifi
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Hacine Cherifi (2014).
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Real nameBilly
Weight(s) Middleweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
NationalityFrench
Born (1967-12-12) 12 December 1967 (age 55)
Lyon, France
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins36
Wins by KO20
Losses12
Draws1

Hacine "Billy" Cherifi (born 12 December 1967) is a French former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. He held the WBC middleweight title in 1998. He made two other attempts at world titles; the WBC super middleweight title in 1997 and the WBA middleweight title in 2000. At regional level, he twice held the French middleweight title, firstly from 1995 to 1996 and again from 2002 to 2003. He also held the EBU European middleweight title from 1996 to 1997.

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Professional career

Cherifi, known as "Billy", began his pro career in 1989 and challenged for the WBC super middleweight title in 1997 against Robin Reid, losing split decision. After the loss, he dropped down in weight and took on WBC middleweight champion, Keith Holmes, winning a decision, although he was dropped in the ninth round. In 1999, he lost the belt in his first defense to Holmes in a rematch via seventh-round knockout.

Cherifi vs. Joppy

In 2000 he got a shot at WBA middleweight champion William Joppy. Cherifi was dominated and knocked down in Rounds 8 and 9, and lost by decision. [1]

Cherifi vs. Trinidad

In 2002 he would face Felix Trinidad. Cherifi was stopped in the fourth round. [2]

Professional boxing record

49 fights36 wins12 losses
By knockout207
By decision155
By disqualification10
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
49Loss36–12–1 Rudy Markussen TKO1 (8)2005-06-17SAS Radisson, Aarhus, Denmark
48Win36–11–1Michel NotoPTS8 (8)2005-03-25Salle Jean Roure, Les Pennes-Mirabeau, France
47Loss35–11–1 Felix Sturm KO3 (8)2004-12-04Estrel Convention Center, Neukoelln, Germany
46Win35–10–1Paul SextiusPTS8 (8)2004-11-19 Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
45Loss34–10–1Franck MezaacheUD10 (10)2004-02-24La Halle, Martigues, FranceLost French middleweight title
44Loss34–9–1 Brian Magee TKO8 (12)2003-11-22 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.For IBO super middleweight title
43Loss34–8–1 Howard Eastman RTD8 (12)2003-07-25Sports Village, Norwich, England, U.K.For EBU middleweight title
42Win34–7–1Didier Nkuku MupekoUD10 (10)2003-05-20Lyon, FranceRetained French middleweight title
41Win33–7–1Christophe TendilUD10 (10)2002-10-15Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FranceWon French middleweight title
40Loss32–7–1 Félix Trinidad TKO4 (10)2002-05-11 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
39Loss32–6–1 Harry Simon UD12 (12)2001-07-21 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon, Puerto RicoFor Interim WBO middleweight title
38Win32–5–1Silvio Walter RojasTKO7 (10)2001-06-08Lyon, France
37Win31–5–1 Lóránt Szabó PTS8 (8)2000-12-09Astroballe, Villeurbanne, France
36Loss30–5–1 William Joppy UD12 (12)2000-09-16 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBA middleweight title
35Win30–4–1Alex LuboKO1 (8)2000-04-08Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
34Win29–4–1Viktor FesechkoUD8 (8)2000-02-15Palais des Sports, Epinal, France
33Win28–4–1Mohamed BouallegTKO4 (8)1999-12-19Salle Leyrit, Nice, France
32Win27–4–1 Jorge Sclarandi DQ7 (8)1999-06-18Lyon, France
31Loss26–4–1 Keith Holmes TKO7 (12)1999-04-24 MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Lost WBC middleweight title
30Win26–3–1Anthony IvoryPTS10 (10)1998-10-10 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
29Win25–3–1 Keith Holmes UD12 (12)1998-05-02 Astroballe, Villeurbanne, FranceWon WBC middleweight title
28Loss24–3–1 Robin Reid SD12 (12)1997-09-11Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, England, U.K.For WBC super middleweight title
27Win24–2–1 Neville Brown TKO6 (12)1997-04-26Greenbank Leisure Centre, Swadlincote, England, U.K.Retained EBU middleweight title
26Win23–2–1 Branko Sobot UD12 (12)1997-01-25Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, GermanyRetained EBU middleweight title
25Win22–2–1Michel SimeonKO5 (8)1996-12-21Villeurbanne, France
24Win21–2–1Heath ToddTKO5 (10)1996-11-30 Arena Nova, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
23Win20–2–1Alexander ZaytsevPTS12 (12)1996-10-19Berck, FranceWon EBU middleweight title
22Win19–2–1Patrick VungboPTS8 (8)1996-05-04Villeurbanne, France
21Win18–2–1Erland BetareTKO2 (10)1996-04-05Chateauroux, FranceRetained French middleweight title
20Win17–2–1Thierry TrevillotPTS10 (10)1996-03-08Rillieux, France
19Win16–2–1Ricky ThomasKO3 (8)1996-01-13Palais des Spectacular, Saint-Etienne, France
18Win15–2–1Mustapha DundarTKO8 (10)1995-12-08Chateauroux, France
17Win14–2–1Stephane JegouTKO3 (8)1995-10-26Bron, France
16Draw13–2–1Erland BetarePTS8 (8)1995-06-27Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
15Win13–2Thierry TrevillotTKO6 (10)1995-04-01Levallois-Perret, FranceWon French middleweight title
14Win12–2Mustapha DundarPTS10 (10)1994-12-16Vendôme, France
13Win11–2Viktor PlotnikovTKO6 (6)1994-10-25Besançon, France
12Win10–2Felix Jose HernandezKO3 (6)1994-06-04Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
11Win9–2Jimmy GouradTKO8 (8)1994-04-17 Maison des Sports, Clermont-Ferrand, France
10Loss8–2Gino LelongTKO8 (10)1994-01-20Levallois-Perret, FranceFor French middleweight title
9Win8–1Laurent KanteKO7 (10)1993-12-18Le Mans, France
8Win7–1Mario LavouirayKO3 (?)1993-11-13Caen, France
7Win6–1Dominique WadinKO1 (6)1993-04-23Saint-Brieuc, France
6Win5–1Lansana DialloPTS6 (6)1993-03-27Casino Royal, Evian les Bains, France
5Win4–1Mohammed HamilaPTS6 (6)1993-03-06 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
4Win3–1Kristo SlavchevTKO3 (6)1993-01-31Levallois-Perret, France
3Win2–1Milko StoikovKO1 (6)1992-11-13Bellegarde, France
2Win1–1Mustapha HachemiTKO2 (6)1992-10-03 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France
1Loss0–1Zacharie MulambaPTS6 (6)1989-12-16Ajaccio, France

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References

  1. "Joppy Retains His Title". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  2. "Trinidad Wins, Hopes for Rematch With Hopkins". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Alexander Zaytsev
EBU middleweight champion
19 October 1996 – 1998
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Agostino Cardamone
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC middleweight champion
2 May 1998 – 24 April 1999
Succeeded by
Keith Holmes