Steve Forbes (boxer)

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Steve Forbes
Born
Stephen Phelipe Forbes

(1977-02-26) February 26, 1977 (age 48)
NationalityAmerican
Other names2Pound
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins36
Wins by KO11
Losses14

Stephen Phelipe "Stevie" Forbes (born February 26, 1977) is an American professional boxer. He is a former IBF super featherweight champion. Forbes' nickname of "2Pound" was in recognition of the fact that he was born weighing only 2 pounds.

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Amateur career

Forbes began boxing when he was 10 years old, training at the Matt Dishman Community Center on the Knott ST Boxing Team.

Professional career

Forbes turned pro in 1996 at the age of nineteen, and ran off fourteen consecutive wins to begin his career before losing on March 11, 2000 against former WBC Featherweight champion Alejandro González.

After a few comeback fights, Forbes received a shot at the United States Boxing Association Super featherweight title On September 17, 2000, Forbes faced David Santos and won the title over twelve rounds by scores of 117–111, 118–110 and 120–108.

Capturing the title

Fighting for an eighth time in 2000, the No. 2 ranked Forbes was awarded a shot at the IBF super featherweight title when Diego Corrales vacated the title to fight WBC super featherweight Champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. This allowed Forbes to face No. 1 ranked John Brown for the vacant IBF title. Forbes won the IBF belt on December 3, 2000, by an 8th round TKO of Brown. Forbes also defeated Brown in a September 29, 2001, rematch, his first title defense. On August 18, 2002, he lost the title when he could not make weight for a fight against David Santos, whom Forbes had previously beaten for the USBA belt. The IBF title remained vacant until Forbes fought Carlos Hernández for it on October 14, 2003, a fight that Forbes lost by unanimous decision when the bout was stopped in the 10th round, due to an accidental headbutt, giving the belt to Hernandez.

The Contender

On the ESPN reality show "Contender Season 2" series debut, Forbes was chosen to be on the Gold Team. He was the favorite to win the show, by virtue of his previous success, and was the last fighter to be called out. Forbes won his first three bouts of the series, defeating Freddy Curiel, Nick Acevedo, and Cornelius Bundrage, but he lost to Grady Brewer in the final match. [1]

After The Contender

On March 17, 2007 he lost a disputed, controversial decision to Demetrius Hopkins, Bernard Hopkins' nephew.

On October 6, 2007, Forbes won a split-decision upset over Francisco Bojado in a junior welterweight bout.

Forbes was defeated by Oscar De La Hoya on May 3 in Carson, California at the Home Depot Center by unanimous decision. [2]

Professional boxing record

50 fights36 wins14 losses
By knockout111
By decision2513
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
50Win36–14Tavorus TeagueUD7 (7)2019-04-06Clackamas Armory, Clackamas
49Loss35–14 Antonio Orozco UD8 (8)2014-10-10 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio
48Loss35–13Emmanuel Lartei LarteyUD10 (10)2014-06-07Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma
47Loss35–12 Johan Pérez MD10 (10)2013-01-12 BB&T Center, Sunrise
46Loss35–11 Jessie Vargas UD10 (10) 2012-05-05 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
45Loss35–10 Karim Mayfield TKO10 (10)2011-06-17 Frank Erwin Center, Austin
44Loss35–9 Jo Jo Dan TD6 (10)2011-02-11 Bell Centre, Montreal
43Win35–8Roberto ValenzuelaKO2 (8)2010-12-17 Civic Center, Hammond
42Loss34–8Harrison CuelloMD8 (8)2010-03-06 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville
41Win34–7Jason DavisTKO2 (10)2009-03-06 Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde
40Loss33–7 Andre Berto UD12 (12) Sep 27, 2008 Dignity Health Sports Park, CarsonFor WBC welterweight title
39Loss33–6 Oscar De La Hoya UD12 (12) 2008-05-03 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson
38Win33–5 Francisco Bojado SD10 (10) 2007-10-06 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas
37Loss32–5 Demetrius Hopkins UD12 (12)2007-03-17 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las VegasFor USBA Light welterweight title
36Loss32–4 Grady Brewer SD10 (10)2006-09-26 Staples Center, Los Angeles The Contender Finals
35Win32–3 Cornelius Bundrage UD5 (5)2006-02-10Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena The Contender Semi-finals
34Win31–3Nick AcevedoSD5 (5)2006-02-01Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena The Contender Quarter-finals
33Win30–3 Freddy Curiel UD5 (5)2006-01-29Contender Gymnasium, Pasadena The Contender Preliminary rounds
32Win29–3Julio Sanchez LeonKO3 (10)2005-11-19 Moda Center, Portland
31Win28–3Marteze LoganUD10 (10) Nov 19, 2005 Silver Star Casino, Choctaw
30Win27–3Alfonso GarciaKO1 (6)2005-04-07 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula
29Win26–3Ricardo BarajasSD8 (8)2004-12-16 Tachi Palace, Lemoore
28Win25–3Steve QuinonezSD10 (10)2004-10-01 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella
27Loss24–3 Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai UD12 (12)2004-08-07 Foxwoods Resort Casino, MashantucketFor WBA super featherweight title
26Win24–2Arthur CruzTKO2 (10)2004-06-04 Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City
25Loss23–2 Carlos Hernández TD10 (12)2003-10-04 Staples Center, Los AngelesFor IBF super featherweight title
24Win23–1 Silverio Ortiz UD10 (10)2003-04-26 Stratosphere, Las Vegas
23Win22–1Ronnie LongakitTKO5 (8)2003-01-03Thunderbird Wild West Casino, Norman
22Win21–1David SantosSD12 (12)2002-08-18 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula
21Win20–1John BrownUD12 (12)2001-09-29 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, MiamiRetained IBF super featherweight title
20Win19–1John BrownTKO8 (12)2000-12-03 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, MiamiWon vacant IBF super featherweight title
19Win18–1David SantosUD12 (12)2000-09-17 Cobo Arena, DetroitWon vacant USBA super featherweight title
18Win17–1Moises PedrozaUD10 (10)2000-08-18Lucky Star Casino, Concho
17Win16–1Ernesto ZepedaMD10 (10)2000-06-16 The Orleans, Las Vegas
16Win15–1Don Juan FutrellUD6 (6)2000-05-19 Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills
15Loss14–1 Alejandro González MD12 (12)2000-03-11 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, IndioFor IBA lightweight title
14Win14–0Juan TorresUD8 (8)2000-01-22 Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar
13Win13–0David ArmstrongMD6 (6)2000-01-09 Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis
12Win12–0Ernesto MartinezUD10 (10)1999-04-16 The Orleans, Las Vegas
11Win11–0Gustavo TapiaUD10 (10)1999-02-26 The Orleans, Las Vegas
10Win10–0Juan Roberto ColinUD6 (6)1998-12-26 The Orleans, Las Vegas
9Win9–0Martin JohnsonTKO4 (6)1998-12-11Marksville
8Win8–0Jose Teran TorresTKO5 (6)1998-11-27 The Orleans, Las Vegas
7Win7–0Teddy WorthUD4 (4)1998-10-02Expo Center, Dolton
6Win6–0Patrick RandUD4 (4)1998-06-09Grand Casino, Biloxi
5Win5–0Octavio SuarezUD4 (4)1997-05-31 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
4Win4–0Gustavo BalderasTKO2 (4)1997-05-09 The Orleans, Las Vegas
3Win3–0Sergio BenitezTKO1 (4)1997-04-09 The Aladdin, Las Vegas
2Win2–0Ramon AragonUD4 (4)1997-02-13 The Aladdin, Las Vegas
1Win1–0Octavio SuarezMD41996-12-06 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Professional debut

See also

References

  1. "Grady Brewer wins 'Contender 2' in a split decision over Steve Forbes". Reality tv world. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  2. "De La Hoya giving 'Contender' a shot". New York Daily News. 28 February 2008. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Derrick Gainer
USBA Super Featherweight Champion
September 17, 2000 – December 3, 2000
Vacant
Title next held by
Lamont Pearson
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Diego Corrales
IBF Super featherweight champion
December 3, 2000 – August 17, 2002
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Carlos Hernández