Verno Phillips

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Verno Phillips
Born
Verno Jeremias Phillips

(1969-11-29) November 29, 1969 (age 55)
Belize City, Belize
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights55
Wins42
Wins by KO21
Losses11
Draws1
No contests1

Verno Jeremias Phillips (born November 29, 1969) is a Belizean former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2008. He is a three-time junior middleweight world champion, having held the WBO title from 1993 to 1995, and the IBF title twice in 2004 and 2008.

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Professional career

Phillips turned professional in 1988 and captured the Vacant WBO light middleweight title in 1993 with a win over Lupe Aquino. He defended the title four times before losing a decision to Paul Jones of England. In 2004 Phillips captured the vacant IBF light middleweight title by beating Carlos Bojorquez via a TKO, but lost the belt in his next fight to Kassim Ouma. He lost his next bout to Ike Quartey, but in 2006 rallied with wins over Juan Carlos Candelo and Teddy Reid, televised by ESPN. On March 27, 2008, Phillips beat Cory Spinks by disputed split decision to regain the IBF light middleweight title.

Philips signed to fight the young Paul Williams on November 29, 2008, on HBO for the vacant WBO interim light middleweight title, vacating his IBF title in the process. [1] Phillips ended up losing the bout the after his cornerman, Trevor Wittman, stopped the fight at the end of the eighth round, resulting in only the second loss via TKO in his career. [2]

Professional boxing record

55 fights42 wins11 losses
By knockout212
By decision209
By disqualification10
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
55Loss42–11–1 (1) Paul Williams TKO8 (12), 3:00Nov 29, 2008 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.For vacant WBO interim light middleweight title
54Win42–10–1 (1) Cory Spinks SD12Mar 27, 2008 Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.Won IBF light middleweight title
53Win41–10–1 (1)Eduardo SanchezUD10Feb 16, 2007 Wynn Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
52Win40–10–1 (1)Teddy ReidTKO12 (12), 2:04Aug 9, 2006 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Won vacant TAB middleweight title
51Win39–10–1 (1) Juan Carlos Candelo UD10Apr 5, 2006 New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
50Loss38–10–1 (1) Ike Quartey UD10Jun 18, 2005 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
49Loss38–9–1 (1) Kassim Ouma UD12Oct 2, 2004 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost IBF light middleweight title
48Win38–8–1 (1) Carlos Bojorquez RTD6 (12), 3:00Jun 5, 2004Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, Joplin, Missouri, U.S.Won vacant IBF light middleweight title
47Win37–8–1 (1)Julio GarciaTKO1 (12), 2:59Mar 5, 2004Pala Casino, Pala, California, U.S.
46Win36–8–1 (1)Michael LermaUD10Sep 5, 2003 Stardust Resort and Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
45Win35–8–1 (1) Bronco McKart UD10Apr 25, 2003Thunderbird Wild West Casino, Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
44Win34–8–1 (1)Jose FloresUD10Dec 6, 2002 Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
43Win33–8–1 (1) Tony Badea TKO4 (10), 3:00Jul 19, 2002 Yakama Legends Casino, Toppenish, Washington, U.S.
42Win32–8–1 (1)Christian Lloyd JosephTKO5 (12)Mar 29, 2002Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado, U.S.Won vacant NBA light middleweight title
41Loss31–8–1 (1) Kassim Ouma UD10Sep 7, 2001Magic Casino, Hankinson, North Dakota, U.S.
40Win31–7–1 (1)Vincent MosesKO5 (8)Jun 30, 2000 Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
39Win30–7–1 (1) Julian Jackson KO9 (12), 2:01Jan 23, 1998 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.Retained WBU light middleweight title
38Win29–7–1 (1)Godfrey NyakanaTKO11 (12), 2:11Aug 29, 1997City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.Retained WBU light middleweight title
37Win28–7–1 (1) Gianfranco Rosi MD12May 21, 1997Moat House Hotel, Liverpool, EnglandWon vacant WBU light middleweight title
36Win27–7–1 (1)Darryl RuffinUD8Mar 14, 1997 Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York, U.S.
35Loss26–7–1 (1) Silvio Branco UD12Feb 13, 1997Palazzetto dello Sport, Civitavecchia, ItalyFor WBU middleweight title
34Win26–6–1 (1)Juan Italo MezaUD10Oct 4, 1996Salta, Argentina
33Loss25–6–1 (1)Peter VenancioUD10Jun 25, 1996 Community War Memorial, Rochester, New York, U.S.
32Loss25–5–1 (1) Paul Jones MD12Nov 22, 1995 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandLost WBO light middleweight title
31NC25–4–1 (1) Gianfranco Rosi UD12May 17, 1995PalaEvangelisti, Perugia, ItalyWBO light middleweight title at stake;
Originally a UD win for Rosi, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test
30Win25–4–1Santos CardonaSD12Feb 3, 1995Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained WBO light middleweight title
29Win24–4–1Santos CardonaUD12Nov 9, 1994 Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Retained WBO light middleweight title
28Win23–4–1Jaime LlanesTKO7 (12), 2:46Jul 25, 1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained WBO light middleweight title
27Win22–4–1 Lupe Aquino TKO7 (12), 0:57Oct 30, 1993 America West Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Won vacant WBO light middleweight title
26Win21–4–1Rafael WilliamsTKO5 (10), 0:20May 28, 1993 New York City, New York, U.S.Won New York light middleweight title
25Win20–4–1Michael WardUD10Dec 23, 1992Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
24Win19–4–1Ricardo Raul NunezKO6 (10)May 22, 1992Salta, Argentina
23Win18–4–1Jose Luis SaldiviaKO2 (10)Apr 24, 1992Salta, Argentina
22Win17–4–1Mario Alberto Gaston ChavezTKO6 (10)Jan 24, 1992 Vedia, Argentina
21Win16–4–1Victor Hugo MarinoKO7 (10)Dec 7, 1991Estadio FAB, Buenos Aires, Argentina
20Win15–4–1Francisco Bernabe BobadillaKO2 (10)Aug 16, 1991Salta, Argentina
19Win14–4–1Daniel Omar DominguezPTS10Jul 21, 1991 Buenos Aires, Argentina
18Win13–4–1 Julio César Vásquez DQ6 (10)Jun 14, 1991 Mar del Plata, Argentina
17Draw12–4–1Ramon Anibal JaraPTS10May 24, 1991Salta, Argentina
16Win12–4Marcelo Domingo Di CroceTKO8 (10)Nov 23, 1990 National Technological University Stadium, Santa Fe, Argentina
15Win11–4Hector Hugo VilteKO4 (10)Nov 16, 1990 Salta, Argentina
14Win10–4Floyd PeavyTKO5 (10), 1:55Sep 6, 1990 Frear Park, Troy, New York, U.S.
13Win9–4Simon RengifoUD8Jun 28, 1990 Albany, New York, U.S.
12Loss8–4Kenny GouldUD6Apr 29, 1990Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win8–3Curtis SummitUD10Feb 12, 1990Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
10Loss7–3Larry BarnesUD8Jan 3, 1990 Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
9Win7–2Clarence WhiteUD6Aug 8, 1989 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win6–2Jose NievesTKO3Jun 24, 1989Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win5–2Anthony RoriePTS4Mar 17, 1989 Sheraton Hotel, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
6Loss4–2Carl SullivanUD8Sep 29, 1988 Caesars Boardwalk Regency, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Loss4–1Carl SullivanTKO5Jul 30, 1988Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0Bill RobinsonTKO3May 17, 1988 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Chris RoyalPTS4Mar 30, 1988 Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
2Win2–0Anthony RoriePTS4Feb 5, 1988 Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
1Win1–0Manuel Braga OpherUD4Jan 23, 1988 Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ 411MANIA | [Boxing] Amir Kahn successfully debuts on HBO
  2. ↑ Marc Raimondi (2015-06-21). "Coach was 'cursing out everybody' trying to get Nate Marquardt fight stopped earlier". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-06-21.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Rafael Williams
 New York light middleweight champion
May 28, 1993 – October 1993
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Frank Houghtaling
Vacant
Title last held by
Emmett Linton 		WBU light middleweight champion
May 21, 1997 – December 1998
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Rashid Matumla
New title TBA middleweight champion
August 9, 2006 – March 2008
Vacated		Title discontinued
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
John David Jackson 		WBO junior middleweight champion
October 30, 1993 – November 22, 1996		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Winky Wright 		IBF junior middleweight champion
June 5, 2004 – October 2, 2004		Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF junior middleweight champion
March 27, 2008 – November 19, 2008
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Cory Spinks
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