Maurice Blocker

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Maurice Blocker
Born (1963-05-15) May 15, 1963 (age 61)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Other namesThin Man
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+1⁄4 in (181 cm)
Reach74+1⁄4 in (189 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights41
Wins36
Wins by KO20
Losses4
No contests1

Maurice Blocker (born May 15, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1995. He was a two-time welterweight world champion, having held the WBC title from 1990 to 1991, and the IBF title from 1991 to 1992. He also challenged for the WBC super welterweight title in 1993.

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Professional boxing career

Blocker became a professional boxer in 1982. He lost his first opportunity to win a title in 1987 to Lloyd Honeyghan. In 1990 he captured the lineal and WBC welterweight titles from Marlon Starling, but lost them during his next fight to Simon Brown. In 1991 he defeated Glenwood Brown to capture the vacant IBF welterweight title. [1] He defended the title successfully once against Luis Garcia. [2] In 1993 moved up a weight class to fight Terry Norris for the WBC light middleweight title, he was TKO'd. Later that year took on Félix Trinidad to defend his IBF welterweight title but was KO'd in the 2nd. He retired in 1995.

Professional boxing record

41 fights36 wins4 losses
By knockout203
By decision161
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41Win36–4 (1)Bobby ButtersTKO5 (10), 2:40Apr 29, 1995USAir Arena, Landover, Maryland, U.S.
40Win35–4 (1)Hector LopezTKO4 (?) Dec 10, 1994 Estadio de Beisbol, Monterrey, Mexico
39Loss34–4 (1) Félix Trinidad KO2 (12), 1:49Jun 19, 1993 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.Lost IBF welterweight title
38NC34–3 (1)Steve LangleyNC2 (10)May 20, 1993 Ak-Sar-Ben, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
37Loss34–3 Terry Norris TKO2 (12), 0:49 Feb 20, 1993 Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, MexicoFor WBC super welterweight title
36Win34–2Luis GarciaSD12 (12)Aug 28, 1992Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained IBF welterweight title
35Win33–2 Glenwood Brown SD12 (12)Oct 4, 1991 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant IBF welterweight title
34Loss32–2 Simon Brown TKO10 (12), 2:10 Mar 18, 1991 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC welterweight title;
For IBF welterweight title
33Win32–1 Marlon Starling MD12 (12)Aug 19, 1990 Bally's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC welterweight title
32Win31–1 Saoul Mamby UD10 (10)Feb 16, 1990Clarion Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
31Win30–1 James Hughes UD10 (10)Nov 3, 1989 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win29–1Willie MontanaTKO6 (10)Jul 27, 1989 Chase Park Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
29Win28–1Kent AcuffTKO1 (10)Jun 21, 1989Whitey Herzog's Powerhouse Nightclub, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
28Win27–1Lester YarbroughTKO6 (10), 2:38May 1, 1989 Omni International Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
27Win26–1Ruben VillamanTKO3 (8), 2:51Oct 22, 1988 Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
26Win25–1Orlando OrozcoTKO5 (10) Jun 27, 1988 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
25Loss24–1 Lloyd Honeyghan UD12 (12)Apr 18, 1987 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, U.K.For IBF and WBC welterweight titles
24Win24–0Adam GeorgeTKO2 (10)Feb 21, 1987 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23Win23–0Juan Alonso VillaTKO8 (10)Jul 26, 1986 Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland, U.S.
22Win22–0Leland HartUD10 (10)Mar 21, 1986Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
21Win21–0Efren OlivoKO1 (?)Dec 7, 1985Washington, D.C., U.S.
20Win20–0Pedro VilellaUD12 (12)Jul 23, 1985 Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Won WBC-NABF welterweight title
19Win19–0Ricardo BryantUD10 (10)May 7, 1985Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18Win18–0Clayton HiresUD10 (10)July 10, 1984Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win17–0Robert AdamsUD10 (10)Jun 2, 1984 D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
16Win16–0Terry HolmesTKO6 (10)Jan 24, 1984Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win15–0Miguel MayanTKO4 (10)Dec 27, 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win14–0Ernest JacksonUD10 (10)Oct 22, 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Danny PaulUD10 (10)July 5, 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12Win12–0Inocencio De la RosaTKO1 (10), 2:30May 3, 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win11–0Don MorganUD10 (10)Mar 1, 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win10–0Roberto HernandezUD10 (10)Jan 11, 1983Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win9–0Jerome ArtisUD8 (8)Nov 30, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0Leo DavisTKO1 (?)Nov 2, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win7–0Larry FlemingTKO4 (6)Jun 22, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Tony ReedTKO1 (?)May 23, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0Michael RossUD4 (4)Apr 27, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0Cliff LeeTKO6 (6)Apr 13, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Charles TriplettTKO1 (4), 0:53Mar 30, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Calvin HardnettTKO1 (4), 0:46Mar 9, 1982Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Leon GardnerTKO2 (4), 0:18Feb 16, 1982 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Blocker Uses Height to Take IBF Championship". Los Angeles Times. October 5, 1991. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ "BLOCKER RETAINS TITLE WITH SPLIT DECISION". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Pedro Vilella
 NABF welterweight champion
July 23, 1985 – 1986
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Luis Santana
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC welterweight champion
August 19, 1990 – March 18, 1991		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Simon Brown 		IBF welterweight champion
October 4, 1991 – June 19, 1993		Succeeded by
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