Jesse Hart

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Jesse Hart
Personal information
Nickname
Hard Work
Born (1989-08-14) August 14, 1989 (age 36)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight Super middleweight
Light heavyweight
Boxing career
Reach77+1⁄2 in (197 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins30
Win by KO24
Losses3

Jesse Hart (born August 14, 1989) is an American professional boxer who has challenged twice for the WBO super middleweight title; firstly in 2017 and again in 2018. [1]

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Early life and amateur career

Jesse Hart is the son of former Philly middleweight contender Eugene Hart. Eugene trains his son to this day. [2] In 2011, Hart won the National Golden Gloves Championships, and the US National Championships at Middleweight. [3] He was, at one time, the number one rated amateur boxer at Middleweight in the US. [4] Hart failed to qualify to the 2012 Summer Olympics, losing to Terrell Gausha on countback at the final match of the US Olympic Trials. Hart accumulated an 85-11 record as an amateur. [5]

Professional career

Early career

Hart turned pro in June 2012, signing with promotional outfit Top Rank. [5] Hart won his first 16 fights against mediocre opposition, with 13 wins coming by way of knockout. In May 2015, Hart fought Mike Jimenez in the undercard of Mayweather-Pacquiao. Hart won in dominant fashion, breaking Jimenez down before winning by technical knockout in round 6. With the win, Hart claimed the USBA and the NABO super middleweight titles. [6] [7] Hart defended his North American titles four times against the likes of Dashon Johnson and Andrew Hernandez. Johnson gave Hart an extremely tough fight, despite the former's 19-18-3 record going into the fight. Hart seemed to tire in the latter half of the fight and Johnson dropped Hart in the final round. In the end, Hart took the win by unanimous decision (98-91, 97-92, 95-94). [8]

Ramírez vs. Hart

Jesse Hart reached an agreement to fight WBO world champion Gilberto Ramírez on September 22, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. [9] On August 22, the fight was made official and an announcement was made for the venue. The fight was to take place at the Convention Center. [10] [11]

In front of 4,103 fans, Ramírez retained his WBO super middleweight title in a hard-fought battle against a game Hart, which went the 12 round distance. The final judges scorecards were 115-112, 115-112, and 114-113 in favour of Ramírez. He started off strong, dropping Hart in round 2 following a left uppercut, which Hart did not see coming. Hart beat the count and survived the round. In round 4, Hart took tremendous punishment, but managed to stay on his feet. The last 6 rounds saw the fight turnaround in favour of Hart. He landed many power shots to the head of Ramírez, who held his own. Ramírez seemed to have tired out during the closing rounds. Round 11 saw Hart rock Ramírez badly, but not realizing that his legs had given way, thus failing to go for the finish. Had Hart not been dropped in round 2, the fight would have ended via majority decision. [12] [13] After the fight, Ramírez said, "This one was for all the Dreamers, all the people of Mexico and what they are going through with the earthquake. The plan was push, push, push and put a lot of pressure on him and keep him off balance. I wanted to put on a really big body attack every round. There was nothing easy in this fight." Hart was humble in defeat, "I take nothing away from him. He's a good champ. He has my respect. The knockdown was my fault. Zurdo's a really good fighter." Ramírez landed 220 punches from 690 thrown (32%), this included 40 of his 70 power shots thrown. Hart landed 132 of his 497 thrown (27%). [14]

On December 14, 2018, Hart faced Ramirez in a rematch for the WBO super middleweight title. Ramirez was punishing Hart throughout the fight, especially being efficient on the inside. Hart was able to hurt Ramirez back in the final round, but it was too late to make any significant impact on the scoring. [15] In the end, Ramirez won the fight via majority decision, with two judges seeing Ramirez as the winner, 115-113 and 115-113, and one scoring the fight a draw, 114-114. [16]

In his next fight, Hart battled veteran Sullivan Barrera. In what was his debut at light heavyweight, Hart managed to secure a win on points. [17] It was a dirty fight in which referee Jay Nady had to intervene multiple times and threaten the boxers with a point deduction. [18]

Professional boxing record

31 fights28 wins3 losses
By knockout220
By decision63
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
31Win28–3 Flag of the United States.svg David MurrayTKO3 (8), 2:20Dec 11, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Win27–3 Flag of the United States.svg Mike GuyUD8Sep 17, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29Loss26–3 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Smith Jr. SD10Jan 11, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28Win26–2 Flag of Cuba.svg Sullivan Barrera UD10Jun 15, 2019 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
27Loss25–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Gilberto Ramirez MD12Dec 14, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.For WBO super middleweight title
26Win25–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike GavronskiTKO3 (10), 0:52Aug 18, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, U.SRetained NABF super middleweight title
25Win24–1 Flag of the United States.svg Demond NicholsonTKO7 (10), 2:26Apr 28, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, U.SWon vacant NABF super middleweight title
24Win23–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Thomas AwimbonoTKO1 (10), 1:28Feb 3, 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Bank of America Center, Corpus Christi, U.S.
23Loss22–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Gilberto Ramírez UD12Sep 22, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.For WBO super middleweight title
22Win22–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Alan CampaTKO5 (10), 0:44Apr 8, 2017 Flag of the United States.svg MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, Maryland, U.S.Retained USBA and NABO super middleweight titles
21Win21–0 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew Hernandez TKO3 (10), 1:59Nov 4, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg Treasure Island Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA and NABO super middleweight titles
20Win20–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dashon Johnson UD10Mar 18, 2016 Flag of the United States.svg 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained USBA and NABO super middleweight titles
19Win19–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Andrik SaraleguiTKO1 (8), 0:54Dec 12, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
18Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron Pryor Jr.TKO9 (10), 2:51Sep 11, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA and NABO super middleweight titles
17Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Jimenez TKO6 (10), 2:13 May 2, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained NABF junior super middleweight title
Won vacant USBA and vacant NABO super middleweight titles
16Win16–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Samuel MillerTKO2 (8), 2:07Dec 13, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Win15–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Roberto AcevedoKO4 (8), 1:15Oct 4, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Shujaa El AminTKO6 (8), 1:36Jun 14, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Samuel ClarksonUD8Apr 11, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick FindleyUD6Jan 25, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrell HendrixTKO1 (6), 1:20Dec 7, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Terrence WilsonKO1 (4), 1:57Sep 28, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steven TynerTKO1 (6), 1:20Aug 10, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie HunterTKO2 (6), 1:17Jul 12, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas TurnerTKO1 (6), 2:15Jun 1, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Radio City Music Hall, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marlon FarrTKO3 (6), 1:33Apr 13, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Temple University McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steven TynerUD4Dec 8, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Joshua MeyersTKO3 (4), 2:01Nov 10, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lekan ByfieldKO1 (4), 0:48Sep 14, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Steven ChadwickTKO1 (4), 2:38Jul 7, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Manuel EastmanTKO1 (4), 0:33Jun 9, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "BoxRec: Jesse Hart". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  2. ↑ "A father's life and a brother's death propel Philly boxer Jesse Hart's dream: Be the best — NewsWorks". Archived from the original on 2017-10-02. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
  3. ↑ "Philadelphia's Hart wins Olympic boxing trial". Philly.com. 2011-08-06. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
  4. ↑ "TeamUSA | Home". Usaboxing.org. Archived from the original on 2012-03-21. Retrieved 2013-08-10.
  5. 1 2 "Hart, son of '70s contender 'Cyclone', turns pro". 20 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Hart 'grateful' to be on Floyd-Manny undercard". 12 March 2015.
  7. ↑ "JESSE HART TALKS MIKE JIMENEZ CLASH: "NOW IS THE TIME TO SEPARATE THE GOOD FROM THE GREAT...SOMEBODY'S 0 HAS TO GO"|| FIGHTHYPE.COM". Archived from the original on 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
  8. ↑ "Jesse Hart defeats Dashon Johnson ⋆ Boxing News 24". 19 March 2016.
  9. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez Expects Big Fireworks With Jesse Hart - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 2017-07-10.
  10. ↑ "Valdez, Ramirez to defend titles on 9/22 ESPN show". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
  11. ↑ "The next Top Rank card on ESPN is official and it will include two world title fights in which the four combatants are a combined 108-0 with 73 KOs". ESPN.com. 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2017-08-26.
  12. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez Drops, Decisions a Very Game Jesse Hart - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
  13. ↑ "Oscar Valdez, Gilberto Ramirez retain titles with hard-fought decisions - The Ring". The Ring. 2017-09-23. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
  14. ↑ "'Zurdo' Ramirez outpoints Hart, retains super middleweight title". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
  15. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez outpoints Jesse Hart again, seeks greater challenges at 175 pounds". The Ring. 2018-12-14. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
  16. ↑ "Ramirez vs Hart II - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
  17. ↑ "Hart vs Barrera - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
  18. ↑ Christ, Scott (2019-06-15). "Jesse Hart wins decision over Sullivan Barrera". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
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