Vivian Harris

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Vivian Harris
Born
Ivan Vivian Harris

(1978-06-17) June 17, 1978 (age 45)
Georgetown, Guyana
Other namesVicious
Statistics
Weight(s)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins33
Wins by KO19
Losses12
Draws2
No contests1

Ivan Vivian Harris (born June 17, 1978) is a Guyanese former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2018. He held the WBA super lightweight title from 2002 to 2005.

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Amateur career

After Harris arrived in the U.S., he began his amateur boxing career, racking up 45 wins, 5 losses, and 32 KO's. In 1995, Harris won the Metros championship, and the New York Golden Gloves two years later. Following these successes, Harris turned professional in 1997.

Professional career

Harris made his professional debut on November 4, 1997, when he fought Levi Long and KO'd him in the first minute of the first round. In December of the same year, Harris defeated Adam Salas, forcing the referee to stop the bout prematurely.

This pattern of aggressive fighting continued for years. Harris won against several competitors, until he faced Ray Oliveira in early 2000. Harris was not able to match Oliveira's overall punch output, and consequently lost a 10-round decision. Later that year, Harris was matched against Ivan Robinson, a fight that many thought he convincingly won. However, due to New Jersey's consensus scoring system, Harris was forced to accept a draw.

WBA light welterweight champion

On October 19, 2002, Harris defeated Diobelys Hurtado and captured the WBA junior welterweight title. Harris defended his title twice in the next two years against Souleyman Mbaye and Oktay Urkal, respectively.

In June 2005 Harris was set to fight Colombian boxer Carlos Maussa as a part of the Thunder and Lighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. v. Arturo Gatti pay-per-view. Harris started the fight aggressively, and hurt Maussa in the first round. He continued to apply pressure, gunning for a knockout. However Maussa survived, and started to get stronger as the fight went on.

At this point, Harris grew visibly tired as he desperately tried to score a knockout. However, in the seventh round, Maussa caught Harris with a left hook that sent Harris to the canvas. As the referee began counting, Maussa delivered another punch to Harris as he was down, although Harris was already hurt by the first blow, and the subsequent late punch did not land cleanly. Harris failed to answer the 10-count and the bout was scored as a knockout for Maussa.

Vivian Harris and Junior Witter met on September 6, 2007, in Doncaster, England, fighting for the WBC light welterweight belt. Witter came out more aggressive than usual, winning the first six rounds until knocking Harris out in the seventh with a punishing left hook that caught Harris off-guard. Harris once again fell short of winning a championship, not able to answer the count of 10 in his second straight title fight.

Vivian Harris and Mexican Noe Bolanos met on August 14, 2009, in Tucson, Arizona, in the main event of ESPN's Friday Night Fights. In Round 2, Harris and Bolanos collided heads. Harris stumbled towards his corner and collapsed while the ringside doctor was talking with him. Harris appeared to be conscious but not entirely alert. He left the ring on a stretcher, was allowed to briefly walk around the fighter area, and was taken to a local hospital as a precaution. The referee stopped the fight officially at 40 seconds of Round 2, declaring the match a No Contest. [1] Six months later he fought against Lucas Martin Matthysse, losing by a controversial fourth-round TKO. [2] In his next fight on the undercard of Mora vs. Mosley against futurewelterweight champion Victor Ortiz, Harris was dropped three times in round two, and was dropped a fourth time in the third round for a KO loss to Ortiz. [3]

Returning in 2011 against welterweight Jesse Vargas, Harris was severely battered in the first round, appearing unprepared for the bout, defenseless, and without skills or stamina, and gave up at the end of the round, virtually ending his career with his third consecutive KO loss. [4] It turns out Vivian had only two weeks notice for this fight and had to drop several pounds in a short time, including two pounds on the day of the fight itself. This drained him and caused his performance to suffer.

Vivian fought again in July 2011 against Lanardo Tyner, losing a controversial unanimous decision to him. Harris and several ringside reporters felt he won the fight.

Outside of boxing

In 2009, Harris became the subject of an upcoming television reality series produced by John Edmonds Kozma (producer of Nick Cassavetes's Kentucky Rhapsody") and shot by filmmaker Richard O'Sullivan. The unnamed reality series never aired.

Professional boxing record

48 fights33 wins12 losses
By knockout199
By decision143
Draws2
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Win33–12–2 (1) DeMarcus Corley UD12Jul 21, 2018 FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Won vacant ABF Continental Americas light welterweight title
47Loss32–12–2 (1) DeMarcus Corley UD10May 20, 2017 Convention Center, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.For vacant UBF All America welterweight title
46Loss32–11–2 (1) Prichard Colón KO4 (6), 1:03Sep 11, 2015 Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
45Loss32–10–2 (1) Ramón Álvarez KO7 (12), 0:44Nov 29, 2014Modulo Comude, San Miguel de Allende, MexicoFor vacant IBF North American junior middleweight title
44Win32–9–2 (1) Jorge Páez Jr. SD10Mar 22, 2014 Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
43Win31–9–2 (1) Danny O'Connor SD10Oct 12, 2013 Electric Factory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42Win30–9–2 (1)Shakha MooreUD8Mar 16, 2013 Tsongas Center, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
41Loss29–9–2 (1) Brian Rose KO3 (10), 1:48Oct 5, 2012 Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
40Loss29–8–2 (1)Ed ParedesTKO10 (10), 2:21Jul 21, 2012 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.For vacant WBA–NABA interim welterweight title
39Draw29–7–2 (1) David Barnes TD5 (8)Mar 11, 2012 De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, EnglandPoints TD: Barnes cut from an accidental head clash
38Loss29–7–1 (1) Lanardo Tyner UD10Jul 15, 2011Club Chicago, Burbank, Illinois, U.S.For vacant USBO welterweight title
37Loss29–6–1 (1) Jessie Vargas RTD1 (10), 3:00Apr 8, 2011 Star of the Desert Arena, Primm, Nevada, U.S.
36Loss29–5–1 (1) Victor Ortiz KO3 (10), 0:45Sep 18, 2010 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
35Loss29–4–1 (1) Lucas Matthysse TKO4 (10), 2:44Feb 20, 2010El Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico
34NC29–3–1 (1)Noe BolanosNC2 (10), 0:40Aug 14, 2009 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Harris unable to continue after an accidental head clash
33Win29–3–1Octavio NarvaezTKO6 (10), 0:48Oct 29, 2008 Medieval Times, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S.
32Loss28–3–1 Junior Witter KO7 (12), 1:00Sep 7, 2007 The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, EnglandFor WBC light welterweight title
31Win28–2–1 Juan Lazcano UD12Feb 10, 2007Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30Win27–2–1 Stevie Johnston TKO7 (10), 2:15Jul 29, 2006 Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
29Win26–2–1Marteze LoganUD10Jan 20, 2006 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
28Loss25–2–1 Carlos Maussa KO7 (12), 0:43Jun 25, 2005Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Lost WBA light welterweight title
27Win25–1–1 Oktay Urkal TKO11 (12), 0:56Oct 23, 2004 Tempodrom, Berlin, GermanyRetained WBA light welterweight title
26Win24–1–1 Oktay Urkal MD12Apr 17, 2004 Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin, GermanyRetained WBA (Regular) light welterweight title
25Win23–1–1 Souleymane M'baye UD12 Jul 12, 2003 The Orleans, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA (Regular) light welterweight title
24Win22–1–1 Diosbelys Hurtado TKO2 (12), 0:43Oct 19, 2002 Reliant Park and Astrodomain, Houston, Texas, U.S.Won WBA (Regular) and IBA light welterweight titles
23Win21–1–1Ubaldo HernandezUD12Jul 16, 2002 Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.Retained IBA Continental light welterweight title
22Win20–1–1Michael ClarkUD12Feb 22, 2002 Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Won vacant IBA Continental light welterweight title
21Win19–1–1Jose Luis JuarezSD10Sep 22, 2001 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
20Win18–1–1 Golden Johnson KO3 (10), 2:04Jun 15, 2001The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win17–1–1Hector ArroyoTKO1 (6), 2:06May 19, 2001 Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
18Draw16–1–1 Ivan Robinson PTS10Aug 11, 2000 Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.UD scorecards for Harris, ruled a draw by the NJSACB due to consensus rules scoring
17Loss16–1 Ray Oliveira UD10Feb 25, 2000 Rhodes-on-the Pawtuxet, Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.
16Win16–0 Gairy St. Clair UD10Dec 10, 1999 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Win15–0Isander LacenTKO6, 3:00Aug 27, 1999 William B. Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
14Win14–0Damian BrazobanUD8Jun 19, 1999Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
13Win13–0Hector ArroyoRTD2 (6), 3:00Apr 16, 1999Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
12Win12–0Jerry SmithKO1 (4), 2:17Feb 20, 1999 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0Shawn BrownTKO6 (8), 1:32Dec 12, 1998Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win10–0Eldon SneedTKO1 (8), 1:38Nov 13, 1998Mahi Shriner Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
9Win9–0Theon HollandTKO3Oct 15, 1998 Hilton, Washington, D.C., U.S.
8Win8–0Michael MossTKO1 (4), 2:51Aug 18, 1998Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
7Win7–0Hector CabreraKO1 (4), 0:56Jul 21, 1998 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Michael LopezTKO2 (6), 0:37Apr 14, 1998 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
5Win5–0Carlos Horacio NevarezKO1 (4), 2:59Apr 14, 1998 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
4Win4–0Garland JohnsonUD4Mar 10, 1998 National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
3Win3–0Ahmed LambKO1Jan 17, 1998 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Adam SalasTKO4 (4)Dec 18, 1997Holiday Inn International Airport, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Leviticus LongKO1 (4)Nov 4, 1997 Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Vivian Harris KOd By Heabutt On FNF, Collapses After Clash | TheSweetScience.com Boxing". Archived from the original on 2009-09-17. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
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Preceded by IBA light welterweight champion
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