Phil Jackson (boxer)

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Phil Jackson
Born
Phil Jackson

(1964-05-11) May 11, 1964 (age 59)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Enforcer
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) [1]
Reach79 in (201 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights58
Wins44
Wins by KO38
Losses13
Draws0
No contests1

Phil Jackson (born May 11, 1964) is an American former professional boxer, best known for challenging Lennox Lewis for the WBC Heavyweight Title in 1994.

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Amateur career

Born in Miami Beach, Florida, Jackson was the heavyweight alternate on the 1988 United States Olympic team

Professional career

Known as "The Enforcer", Jackson began his career in 1988 on a tear, winning his first 25 fights mostly by KO, setting up a bout with hard-punching Canadian top contender Razor Ruddock in 1992. Ruddock dominated, and Jackson was knocked down once in the 3rd, and once in the 4th, staying down for the 10 count. [1] He then won his next five fights to set up the fight in 1994 with Lewis. [1]

Lewis received a lot of flak for the fight, given Jackson's loss to Ruddock who had lost to Lewis towards the end of his career. Jackson was Top 10 in the Ring Magazine at the time but boxing insiders remained sceptical. The fight was shown on HBO and was unimpressive, with Lewis plodding after Jackson en route to an 8th-round TKO. [2] [3]

In 1995 his career began to sputter as he slipped to a journeyman. He lost bouts against future contenders Chris Byrd, [2] Brian Nielsen, and Jeremy Williams.In 1998 he beat Alex Stewart, setting up a shot at a fringe belt in 1999 against Monte Barrett. Barrett won easily, and Jackson went on to lose to a "who's who" list of heavyweight contenders, including Fres Oquendo, Wladimir Klitschko, Larry Donald, Derrick Jefferson, and Dominick Guinn. The loss to Guinn in 2004, a fight in which Guinn knocked Jackson out in twenty-three seconds, was Jackson's last bout.

He retired with a record with 44–13 with 38 knockouts. [4]

Professional boxing record

44 Wins (38 knockouts, 6 decisions), 13 Losses (7 knockouts, 6 decisions), 1 No Contest
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss24-1 Flag of the United States.svg Dominick Guinn KO124/07/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Jackson knocked out at 0:23 of the first round.
Win22-35-2 Flag of the United States.svg Garing LaneUD624/10/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Miami, Florida, U.S.
Loss15-8 Flag of the United States.svg Brian NixUD621/04/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
Loss24-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick Jefferson UD1016/02/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win7-3 Flag of the United States.svg Nick NurseUD625/05/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Miami, Florida, U.S.
Loss37-1-1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry Donald KO525/05/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Jackson knocked out at 2:28 of the fifth round.
Loss29-1 Flag of Ukraine.svg Wladimir Klitschko KO212/11/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Jackson knocked out at 1:59 of the second round.
Loss14-0 Flag of the United States.svg Fres Oquendo UD1012/09/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Loss19-0 Flag of the United States.svg Monte Barrett UD1203/04/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title.
Win26-5 Flag of Haiti.svg Ray AnisTKO203/12/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:55 of the second round.
Win42-7 Flag of Jamaica.svg Alex Stewart UD1024/07/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win19-2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Gerard JonesTKO229/05/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Miami, Florida, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:45 of the second round.
Win7-7 Flag of the United States.svg Bryant SmithTKO527/03/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:45 of the fifth round.
Loss31-1 Flag of the United States.svg Keith McKnightUD1002/10/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Loss28-2 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Williams KO125/02/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Long Beach, California, U.S.Jackson knocked out at 1:25 of the first round.
Win19-3 Flag of the United States.svg Sonny BarchKO102/11/1996 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Nassau, Bahamas
Win15-13-1 Flag of the United States.svg Harry DanielsTKO124/08/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Win26-17-1 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie GonzalesKO429/07/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Hallandale, Florida, U.S.
Win1-16 Flag of the United States.svg Jack JacksonTKO215/06/1996 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Nassau, Bahamas
Loss25-0 Flag of Denmark.svg Brian Nielsen TKO629/03/1996 Flag of Denmark.svg Copenhagen, Denmark IBO Heavyweight Title.
Loss13-0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Byrd UD1221/11/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. WBU International Heavyweight Title.
Win8-16 Flag of the United States.svg Larry DavisTKO208/09/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
No Contest0-5 Flag of the United States.svg Alvin EllisNC122/08/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Win5-12-1 Flag of the United States.svg Krishna WainwrightTKO322/07/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Win11-4-1 Flag of the United States.svg Martin FosterTKO801/11/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win9-7 Flag of the United States.svg Art CardTKO408/09/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Davie, Florida, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 1:35 of the fourth round.
Loss24-0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lennox Lewis TKO 806/05/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. WBC Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:35 of the eighth round.
Win26-16-1 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie GonzalesUD1004/12/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Win13-8 Flag of the United States.svg Mike DixonTKO524/08/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win22-5 Flag of the United States.svg Lawrence CarterTKO322/06/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win0-9 Flag of the United States.svg Terry MillerKO124/04/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Forest City, North Carolina, U.S.
Win13-24-2 Flag of the United States.svg Danny WoffordTKO430/03/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Loss26-3-1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Donovan Ruddock KO426/06/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.IBC Heavyweight Title. Jackson knocked out at 2:12 of the fourth round.
Win7-2 Flag of the United States.svg Everett MayoTKO325/04/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Win13-43-2 Flag of the United States.svg Frankie HinesKO128/03/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Forest City, North Carolina, U.S.
Win14-21-1 Flag of the United States.svg Melvin EppsTKO513/12/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win10-9 Flag of the United States.svg Carl WilliamsTKO514/09/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win20-2 Flag of the United States.svg Tony WillisTKO511/06/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:57 of the fifth round.
Win5-14 Flag of the United States.svg Lynwood JonesKO123/05/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Win22-7 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff SimsTKO407/04/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Win8-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg William MorrisTKO819/02/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Win20-3 Flag of the United States.svg Olian AlexanderKO114/12/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.IBC Heavyweight Title.
Win12-4 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby CollinsKO828/08/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Tampa, Florida, U.S.Collins knocked out at 2:04 of the eighth round.
Win15-5 Flag of the United States.svg Alvino MansonTKO226/06/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Tampa, Florida, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:07 of the second round.
Win2-3 Flag of the United States.svg William KnorrKO101/06/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.Knorr knocked out at 1:40 of the first round.
Win6-1 Flag of the United States.svg David NallTKO218/04/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win2-11 Flag of the United States.svg Ricardo SpainKO310/04/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Miami, Florida, U.S.Spain knocked out at 2:20 of the third round.
Win0-11 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Lino CajinaTKO223/03/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Homestead, Florida, U.S.
Win0-4 Flag of the United States.svg Gerald BrownKO119/03/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Win19-7-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse ShelbyTKO516/02/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Miami, Florida, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 0:43 of the fifth round.
Win8-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Danny WoffordTKO524/01/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Hallandale, Florida, U.S.
Win1-3 Flag of the United States.svg David RobinsonTKO126/10/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg John FordTKO108/09/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Hialeah, Florida, U.S.
Win3-14-1 Flag of the United States.svg Joe AdamsTKO403/07/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Win6-3 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie BlackwellKO222/04/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Lionel Butler PTS424/02/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Russell WatsonTKO604/02/1989 Flag of the United States.svg Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Win3-3 Flag of the United States.svg Wendell EverettUD409/12/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

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