Raymond Joval

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Raymond "Hallelujah" Joval
Born
Raymond Albert Joval

(1968-09-15) 15 September 1968 (age 55)
Amsterdam
NationalityDutch
Other namesHallelujah
Statistics
Weight(s) Middleweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins37
Wins by KO16
Losses5
Draws0
No contests0
Raymond Joval
Medal record
Representing Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Men’s Boxing
World Amateur Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg Tampere 1993 Middleweight

Raymond "Hallelujah" Joval (born 15 September 1968) is a Dutch professional boxer who held the International Boxing Organization middleweight title from 2000 to 2004 and again from 2005 to 2006.

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Joval represented the Netherlands at the 1992 Olympics, defeating Likou Aliu of Western Samoa before being eliminated by Ahmed Dine of Algeria. [1]

He has a career professional record of 37 wins and 5 defeats. His first professional fight was on 8 January 1994. Joval became the IBO Middleweight Champion after he defeated Mpush Makambi on 30 September 2000. He relinquished the title in 2004. He became IBO Middleweight champion once more, from 2005 until relinquishing it again in 2006.

Professional boxing record

42 fights37 wins5 losses
By knockout160
By decision205
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss37–5 Flag of the United States.svg James McGirtUD1025 Jul 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
41Win37–4 Flag of France.svg Alban MothieUD88 Oct 2007 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Royal Theatre Carré, Amsterdam, Netherlands
40Win36–4 Flag of the United States.svg Willie GibsUD1011 Apr 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Paradise Theater, The Bronx, New York, U.S.
39Win35–4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shannan Taylor TKO10 (12), 2:0427 Nov 2005 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Vodafone Arena, Melbourne Park, Melbourne, AustraliaRetained IBO middleweight title
38Win34–4 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Lansana DialloUD123 Jul 2005 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Zuidpalleis, Brussels, BelgiumWon vacant IBO middleweight title
37Loss33–4 Flag of the United States.svg Fernando Vargas UD1026 Mar 2005 Flag of the United States.svg American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
36Win33–3 Flag of the United States.svg Rodrigues MoungoTKO3 (8), 2:2221 Jan 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Referee stops contest on advice of ringside physician
35Loss32–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Soliman UD1218 Jul 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
34Win32–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Ángel Hernández TD8 (10)6 Feb 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Unanimous TD
33Win31–2 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Lansana DialloUD1227 Sep 2003 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Spiroudome Arena, Charleroi, BelgiumRetained IBO middleweight title
32Win30–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Francisco Antonio MoraUD1226 Jan 2003 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sporthal de Mijze, Schermerhorn, NetherlandsRetained IBO middleweight title
31Win29–2 Flag of France.svg Pascal MiniettiUD82 May 2002 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rijnhal, Arnhem, Netherlands
30Win28–2 Flag of Kenya.svg Joseph Njoka NganduUD814 Dec 2001 Flag of Hungary.svg E.M. Sporthall, Budapest, Hungary
29Win27–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Mpush MakambiMD127 Jul 2001 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, NetherlandsRetained IBO middleweight title
28Win26–2 Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto MartinsTKO8 (10)27 Apr 2001 Flag of Suriname.svg Paramaribo, Suriname
27Win25–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Soliman MD1227 Jan 2001 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Jaap Edenhal, Amsterdam, NetherlandsRetained IBO middleweight title
26Win24–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Mpush MakambiMD1230 Sep 2000 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sportcomplex de Wilgenring, Rotterdam, NetherlandsWon IBO middleweight title
25Loss23–2 Flag of Italy.svg Antonio Perugino UD1213 Dec 1999 Flag of Italy.svg Caserta, CampaniaLost WBU middleweight title
24Win23–1 Flag of Italy.svg Agostino Cardamone TKO9 (12)26 Jun 1999 Flag of Italy.svg Benevento, Campania, ItalyWon WBU middleweight title
23Win22–1 Flag of Serbia.svg Gradimir AndrićTKO6 (8)5 Mar 1999 Flag of Denmark.svg Sondermarkshallen, Give, Denmark
22Win21–1 Flag of Hungary.svg Csaba OláhTKO4 (8)17 Nov 1998 Flag of Denmark.svg Aarhus Stadionhal, Aarhus, Denmark
21Win20–1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Danny DefevereTKO9 (12)25 Sep 1998 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Congresgebouw, Den Haag, NetherlandsWon vacant IBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
20Win19–1 Flag of Algeria.svg Mohamed BouallegUD822 Jul 1998 Flag of Denmark.svg Outrup Speedwaybane, Outrup, Denmark
19Win18–1 Flag of Italy.svg Ilir MustafaTKO2 (?)20 Dec 1997 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
18Win17–1 Flag of England.svg Colin MannersUD1226 Sep 1997 Flag of England.svg Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England
17Loss16–1 Flag of France.svg Erland BetarePTS1019 Nov 1996 Flag of France.svg Chenôve, Côte-d'Or, France
16Win16–0 Flag of Hungary.svg József Zoltán NagyKO1 (8)6 Sep 1996 Flag of England.svg Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England
15Win15–0 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Hassan MokhtarPTS103 Jun 1996 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Indoorsportcentrum, Eindhoven, NetherlandsRetained BeNeLux middleweight title
14Win14–0 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Hassan MokhtarPTS1023 Dec 1995 Flag of the Netherlands.svg RAI, Amsterdam, NetherlandsWon BeNeLux middleweight title
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Alphonso DyerKO4 (8), 2:088 Nov 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Hyatt Regency Hotel, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Philip Van GeertTKO1 (8)16 Sep 1995 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Sportcentrum Valkenhuizen, Arnhem, Netherlands
11Win11–0 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bruno WuestenberghsDQ4 (?)12 Aug 1995 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Zaandam, Holland, Netherlands
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Earl AllenUD622 Apr 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg James HobartKO1 (?)1 Apr 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ron WoodleyPTS428 Jan 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Greg CadizTKO3 (6)10 Dec 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Caseny TruesdaleTKO4 (?)22 Oct 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Edwin RodríguezUD624 Sep 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Apolinar HernándezPTS431 Mar 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mark SimmonsTKO2 (?)4 Mar 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Hotel Pennsylvania, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Sean CrowdusTKO1 (4), 2:2212 Feb 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Cervantes Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Hilario MercedesPTS48 Jan 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Raymond Joval Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
Awards
Preceded by
None
 Amsterdam Sportsman of the Year
1999		Succeeded by


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