Laurent Boudouani

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Laurent Boudouani
Born
Laurent Boudouani

(1966-12-29) 29 December 1966 (age 57)
Sallanches, France
NationalityFrench
Statistics
Weight(s) Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins38
Wins by KO32
Losses3
Draws1
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1988 Seoul Welterweight

Laurent Boudouani (born 29 December 1966 in Sallanches) [1] is French former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 1999. He held the WBA light middleweight title from 1996 to 1999 and the European light middleweight title from 1992 to 1993. As an amateur, he won a silver medal in the welterweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He holds wins over five world champions such as Terry Norris, Carl Daniels, Julio Cesar Vasquez, Javier Castillejo and Guillermo Jones.

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Olympic results

Professional career

Boudouani turned professional in 1989 and had two early victories over future titlist Javier Castillejo prior to capturing the WBA Light Middleweight Title by defeating Julio César Vásquez by fifth-round KO. Boudouani successfully defended his title four times, including victories over Carl Daniels, [2] Guillermo Jones, and boxing great Terry Norris. Boudouani lost his title to Olympian David Reid [3] in 1999 by unanimous decision and retired after the bout.

Professional boxing record

42 fights38 wins3 losses
By knockout322
By decision51
By disqualification10
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss38–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg David Reid UD121999-03-06 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Atlantic CityLost WBA light-middleweight title
41Win38–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Terry Norris TKO91998-11-30 Flag of France.svg Palais des Sports, ParisRetained WBA light-middleweight title
40Win37–2–1 Flag of Panama.svg Guillermo Jones SD121998-05-30 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Hotel, Las VegasRetained WBA light-middleweight title
39Draw36–2–1 Flag of Panama.svg Guillermo Jones PTS121998-02-13 Flag of the United States.svg University Arena, AlbuquerqueRetained WBA light-middleweight title
38Win36–2 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin PompeyPTS81997-12-17 Flag of France.svg Thiais
37Win35–2 Flag of the United States.svg Carl Daniels UD12 29 Mar 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Hotel, Las VegasRetained WBA light-middleweight title
36Win34–2 Flag of the United States.svg Benji SingletonTKO4 1996-12-14 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Atlantic City
35Win33–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Julio César Vásquez KO51996-08-21 Flag of France.svg La Palestre, Le CannetWon WBA light-middleweight title
34Win32–2 Flag of Ukraine.svg Viktor FesechkoKO31996-07-05 Flag of France.svg Espace 3000, Hyeres
33Win31–2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Jorge RamírezKO51996-05-18 Flag of France.svg Saint-Nazaire
32Win30–2 Flag of Spain.svg Javier Castillejo UD121996-01-06 Flag of France.svg Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-PerretRetained European light middleweight title
31Win29–2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Patrick VungboTKO61995-06-27 Flag of France.svg Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-PerretRetained European light middleweight title
30Win28–2 Flag of Spain.svg Javier Castillejo TKO91995-01-03 Flag of France.svg EpernayWon European light middleweight title
29Win27–2 Flag of France.svg Guy VasteTKO31994-11-25 Flag of France.svg Hayange
28Win26–2 Flag of Panama.svg Antonio CampbellKO31994-06-24 Flag of France.svg Orléans
27Win25–2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Marino MonteyneTKO51994-04-22 Flag of France.svg Voiron
26Loss24–2 Flag of France.svg Bernard RazzanoTKO81993-10-05 Flag of France.svg DijonLost European light middleweight title
25Win24–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Till KO41993-06-23 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Picketts Lock Stadium, EdmontonRetained European light middleweight title
24Win23–1 Flag of Italy.svg Romolo Casamonica KO91993-04-03 Flag of France.svg SoissonsRetained European light middleweight title
23Win22–1 Flag of France.svg Jean-Claude FontanaKO31992-11-29 Flag of France.svg DijonWon European light middleweight title
22Win21–1 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Cruz RamosTKO21992-09-07 Flag of France.svg Laval
21Win20–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rick HaynesKO31992-04-17 Flag of France.svg Gap
20Win19–1 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony IvoryPTS81992-01-24 Flag of France.svg Gennevilliers
19Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Clarence WhiteKO31991-12-20 Flag of Andorra.svg Palau de Gel d'Andorra, Canillo
18Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Willie PerryKO41991-11-22 Flag of France.svg Complex Sport le COMEP, Epernay
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mack BrownKO31991-09-27 Flag of France.svg Chenove
16Loss15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Gilbert BaptistTKO81991-07-05 Flag of France.svg Autun
15Win15–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg James SudberryKO11991-06-14 Flag of France.svg Reims
14Win14–0 Flag of Colombia.svg Horacio PérezKO41990-12-15 Flag of France.svg Vichy
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jake TorranceKO31990-10-20 Flag of France.svg Laon
12Win12–0 Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg Jean-Pierre IniamaKO51990-08-11 Flag of France.svg Le Cap d'Agde
11Win11–0 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Freddy DemeulenaereTKO21990-07-13 Flag of France.svg Patinoire d'Annecy, Annecy
10Win10–0 Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Karim OuattaraKO11990-05-19 Flag of France.svg Montpellier
9Win9–0 Flag of France.svg Jean Louis MarcopenaKO41990-04-06 Flag of France.svg Port Marchand, Toulon
8Win8–0 Flag of Romania.svg Marcel TurcasKO21990-03-09 Flag of France.svg Annecy
7Win7–0 Flag-of-Martinique.svg Joel BrivalKO11990-02-23 Flag of France.svg Nancy
6Win6–0 Flag of Spain.svg Rafael FuentesKO21990-01-26 Flag of France.svg Nogent-sur-Marne
5Win5–0 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bechir ChaaraneDQ51989-12-16 Flag of France.svg Salle Louis Simon, Gaillard
4Win4–0 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Jimmy GouradKO41989-12-02 Flag of France.svg Nantes
3Win3–0 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Kid TaylorKO51989-10-13 Flag of France.svg Sète
2Win2–0 Flag of France.svg Eric DindaineTKO11989-06-02 Flag of France.svg Marsac
1Win1–0 Flag of France.svg Djamel ZeghadiKO11989-04-17 Flag of France.svg Saint-Quentin

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Jean Claude Fontana
EBU Super-welterweight champion
November 29, 1992 – October 5, 1993
Succeeded by
Bernard Razzano
Preceded by EBU Super-welterweight champion
January 3, 1995 – 1996
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Faouzi Hattab
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA Super welterweight champion
August 21, 1996 – March 6, 1999
Succeeded by