Lindell Holmes

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Lindell Holmes
Born
Lindell Holmes

(1957-04-04) April 4, 1957 (age 67)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins45
Wins by KO36
Losses8
No contests1

Lindell Holmes (born April 4, 1957) is a retired American boxer who in 1990-91 held the IBF super-middleweight title.

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Professional career

Holmes turned professional in 1979 and in 1986 challenged IBF super-middleweight title holder Chong-Pal Park of South Korea. The bout was ruled a no-contest in the 2nd round after an accidental head-clash opened a cut on Park. In a rematch the following year, Holmes lost a split decision.

In 1990 he challenged for the vacant IBF super-middleweight title against Frank Tate, winning a decision and the belt. [1] He defended the belt three times before losing it to Darrin Van Horn by TKO in eleven rounds. In 1993, Holmes challenged WBO super-middleweight title holder Chris Eubank, but lost a decision. He retired later that year.

Professional boxing record

54 fights45 wins8 losses
By knockout365
By decision93
No contests1
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
Loss45–8 (1) Flag of Cameroon.svg Jean Marie EmebeTKO5 (10)1993-06-17 Flag of France.svg Gennevilliers, Paris
Loss45–7 (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Eubank UD12 (12)1993-02-20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Earls Court Exhibition Hall, KensingtonFor WBO Super middleweight title
Win45–6 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ralph MoncriefUD10 (10)1992-11-04 Flag of the United States.svg Club Bijou, Toledo
Loss44–6 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Darrin Van Horn KO11 (12)1991-05-18 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo Dello Sport, VerbaniaLost IBF Super middleweight title
Win44–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Antoine ByrdSD12 (12)1991-03-07 Flag of Spain.svg Palacio de los Deportes, MadridRetained IBF Super middleweight title
Win43–5 (1) Flag of South Africa.svg Thulani Malinga UD12 (12)1990-12-15 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo del Ghiaccio, MarinoRetained IBF Super middleweight title
Win42–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Carl SullivanTKO9 (12)1990-07-19 Flag of the United States.svg Kingdome, SeattleRetained IBF Super middleweight title
Win41–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Frank Tate MD12 (12)1990-01-27 Flag of the United States.svg Municipal Auditorium, New OrleansWon vacant IBF Super middleweight title
Win40–5 (1) Flag of Venezuela.svg Fermin ChirinoUD10 (10)1989-01-31 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts International, Atlantic City
Win39–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Philip MorefieldTKO6 (12)1988-11-25 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace, Auburn Hills
Win38–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ricky StackhouseTKO1 (10)1988-08-25 Flag of the United States.svg Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers
Win37–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ralph WardUD8 (8)1988-06-26 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Win36–5 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Steve DarnellTKO2 (12)1988-05-09 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
Win35–5 (1) Flag of Zambia.svg Lottie Mwale KO8 (10)1988-03-11 Flag of Germany.svg Philips Halle, Düsseldorf
Win34–5 (1) Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Jorge AmparoUD12 (12)1987-09-16 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
Loss33–5 (1) Flag of South Korea.svg Park Chong-pal SD15 (15)1987-05-03 Flag of South Korea.svg Sunin Gymnasium, IncheonFor IBF Super middleweight title
Win33–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ron MalekKO3 (8)1987-03-11 Flag of the United States.svg Toledo, Ohio
Win32–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Lamont KirklandTKO9 (10)1987-02-03 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
Win31–4 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Sammy FloydTKO4 (10)1986-10-28 Flag of the United States.svg Premier Center, Sterling Heights
NC30–4 (1) Flag of South Korea.svg Park Chong-pal NC2 (15)1986-07-06 Flag of South Korea.svg Sports Arena, ChungjuFor IBF Super middleweight title
Win30–4 Flag of the United States.svg Matthew LewisKO7 (8)1986-04-11 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Los Angeles
Win29–4 Flag of Guyana.svg Brian MullerKO9 (12)1986-03-17 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
Win28–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Murray Sutherland TKO3 (12)1986-02-25 Flag of the United States.svg Premier Center, Sterling Heights
Win27–4 Flag of the United States.svg Jack PadiaTKO6 (10)1985-12-17 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
Win26–4 Flag of the United States.svg Luis RiveraTKO8 (10)1985-10-15 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
Win25–4 Flag of the United States.svg Sanderline WilliamsTKO9 (10)1985-06-29 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City
Win24–4 Flag of the United States.svg Darrell MillerTKO2 (8)1985-05-16 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg
Win23–4 Flag of the United States.svg Andre CooperTKO7 (10)1985-02-13 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Win22–4 Flag of the United States.svg Billy RobertsonTKO12 (12)1984-12-20 Flag of the United States.svg The Forum, Inglewood
Loss21–4 Flag of Uganda.svg Ayub Kalule PTS8 (8)1984-11-09 Flag of Denmark.svg K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen
Loss21–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Herol Graham TKO5 (10)1984-07-22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bramall Lane Football Ground, Sheffield
Win21–2 Flag of the United States.svg Leroy HesterTKO6 (10)1984-05-15 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Win20–2 Flag of the United States.svg Ricky DavisKO1 (8)1984-04-11 Flag of the United States.svg Ann Arbor, Michigan
Win19–2 Flag of Saint Kitts and Nevis.svg Roy Gumbs KO7 (10)1984-03-21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Crest Hotel, Bloomsbury
Loss18–2 Flag of the United States.svg Dwight DavisonTKO8 (10)1983-08-13 Flag of the United States.svg Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas
Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Alonzo CutchinsTKO3 (8)1983-07-10 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jamie ThomasTKO4 (10)1982-08-27 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit
Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Leslie GardnerTKO5 (10)1982-07-25 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit
Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Buster Drayton UD10 (10)1982-03-07 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Loss14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Irving HinesKO3 (8)1981-11-12 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rudy RoblesTKO8 (10)1981-10-13 Flag of the United States.svg Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Phoenix
Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel AlexanderTKO3 (8)1981-08-13 Flag of the United States.svg Twenty Grand Showroom, Detroit
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg James WaireTKO8 (8)1981-05-27 Flag of the United States.svg Towne House Hotel, Phoenix
Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Carlton SwiftPTS8 (8)1981-04-12 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
Win10–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Fermin GuzmanKO8 (8)1981-01-31 Flag of the United States.svg Franklin Plaza Hotel, Philadelphia
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gary ThomasKO4 (8)1980-12-12 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Sammy FloydKO4 (10)1980-12-02 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Toledo
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg George MadisonTKO4 (10)1980-10-16 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Toledo
Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Benny MitchellKO3 (6)1980-09-10 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Vernon CunninghamKO4 (4)1980-07-17 Flag of the United States.svg Maumee, Ohio
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Willie TorresKO1 (4)1980-05-03 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Clifford AskewKO1 (4)1980-03-02 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Louis Arena, Detroit
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dave RobertsKO3 (4)1980-02-07 Flag of the United States.svg Yack Arena, Wyandotte
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rodney CoupeTKO1 (4)1979-11-15 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit

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References

  1. "LINDELL HOLMES CLAIMS SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT". Deseret news. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Graciano Rocchigiani
IBF super-middleweight champion
January 27, 1990 - May 18, 1991
Succeeded by