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Gene Hatcher

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Gene Hatcher
Born
Ronald Hatcher Jr.

(1959-06-28) June 28, 1959 (age 65)
Other namesMad Dog
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins32
Wins by KO23
Losses7

Ronald Hatcher Jr. (born June 28, 1959), better known as Gene Hatcher, is an American former professional boxer who was world light welterweight champion. His nickname was "Mad Dog."

Amateur career

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Hatcher was a United States Amateur Champion. In 1980, he became National AAU Welterweight Champion.

Early professional career

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His most notable early win came against former WBC super featherweight champion Alfredo Escalera in 1982, when he won a ten-round decision. His next notable opponent, Tyrone Crawley, defeated him by a ten-round decision. He followed that with a rematch in 1983 with Escalera. In that fight, Hatcher was dropped in round six and subsequently lost a unanimous ten-round decision.

Champion

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After racking up a few wins, Hatcher faced WBA light welterweight champion Johnny Bumphus on June 1, 1984, in Buffalo, New York. In what Ring magazine called its "Upset of the Year," Hatcher scored an eleventh-round technical knockout over Bumphus. When Hatcher knocked Bumphus down, he slipped and fell on a follow-up attempt. He then threw Bumphus down to the mat when both fighters clinched. A post-fight melee in the ring ensued after the stoppage.

Hatcher's first defense was against Uby Sacco in December of the same year. He won a fifteen-round split decision. Sacco, however, won their July 1985 rematch (and title) with a ninth round knockout win in Italy (the fight was stopped by the referee because of a Hatcher cut).[1] In Hatcher's next and last chance at a world crown, he lost by knockout in 45 seconds to Lloyd Honeyghan in August 1987, with Honeyghan's WBC and IBF welterweight belts being at stake.[2]

Post-championship career

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After losing to Honeyghan, Hatcher continued to fight. He had seven more fights, losing two (one of which was to future world champion Aaron Davis). After a victory in Ft. Worth over Juan Martin Galvan in 1995, Hatcher retired.

Professional boxing record

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39 fights 32 wins 7 losses
By knockout 23 3
By decision 9 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Win 32–7 Juan Martin Galvan UD 8 (8) 1995-07-01 Fiesta Trade Market, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
38 Win 31–7 Simon Moya TKO 4 (6) 1993-08-26 Marriott Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
37 Win 30–7 Randolph Rezzaq KO 1 (8) 1993-04-20 Gorman's Super Pro Gym, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
36 Loss 29–7 Anthony Williams TKO 7 (?) 1990-03-15 Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
35 Loss 29–6 Aaron Davis UD 10 (10) 1989-09-14 Beacon Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
34 Win 29–5 David Maldonado KO 6 (10) 1988-10-23 Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
33 Win 28–5 Ron Johnson UD 10 (10) 1988-06-16 Marriott Market Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
32 Loss 27–5 Lloyd Honeyghan TKO 1 (15) 1987-08-30 Plaza de Toros de Nueva Andalucía, Marbella, Spain For WBC, IBF & The Ring welterweight titles
31 Loss 27–4 Frankie Warren UD 10 (10) 1987-02-15 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
30 Win 27–3 Darryl Anthony TKO 11 (12) 1986-10-24 Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
29 Win 26–3 Ricardo Lomeli KO 3 (10) 1986-09-23 Cowtown Coliseum, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
28 Win 25–3 Sergio Valles TKO 4 (10) 1986-08-08 El Paso Civic Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
27 Win 24–3 Kevin Austin SD 10 (10) 1986-02-04 Fiesta Plaza Mall, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
26 Loss 23–3 Ubaldo Néstor Sacco TKO 9 (15) 1985-07-21 Casinò di Campione, Campione d'Italia, Italy Lost WBA light welterweight title
25 Win 23–2 Ubaldo Néstor Sacco SD 15 (15) 1984-12-15 Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. Retained WBA light welterweight title
24 Win 22–2 Johnny Bumphus TKO 11 (15) 1984-06-01 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S. Won WBA light welterweight title
23 Win 21–2 Hector Sifuentes UD 10 (10) 1984-04-21 Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
22 Win 20–2 Joe Manley UD 12 (12) 1983-11-12 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 19–2 Eduardo Lugo KO 4 (10) 1983-10-13 Registry Hotel Crystal Ballroom, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
20 Win 18–2 Luis Rivera KO 5 (?) 1983-08-08 Astro Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
19 Loss 17–2 Alfredo Escalera UD 10 (10) 1983-06-16 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
18 Win 17–1 Romero Sandoval TKO 5 (12) 1983-02-25 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Darrell Cottrell TKO 7 (10) 1982-12-23 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Anthony Bryant TKO 3 (10) 1982-11-11 Memorial Hall, Brownwood, Texas, U.S.
15 Loss 14–1 Tyrone Crawley MD 10 (10) 1982-10-17 Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Jerome Artis TKO 7 (10) 1982-07-14 Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Danny Favella TKO 3 (10) 1982-06-10 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Alfredo Escalera UD 10 (10) 1982-04-09 Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Charlie Allen KO 2 (8) 1982-03-10 Civic Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Ricardo Garcia KO 3 (6) 1981-11-26 Hacienda Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Raul Trujillo KO 2 (6) 1981-10-29 Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Bobby Ray McMillan TKO 4 (8) 1981-10-07 Civic Centre, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Milton Hall TKO 4 (6) 1981-08-22 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Dwayne Prim TKO 6 (6) 1981-08-04 Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Ramiro Pruneda TKO 3 (6) 1981-07-17 Civic Centre, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Ali Hassan PTS 6 (6) 1981-07-07 Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Clyde Spencer KO 1 (6) 1981-06-16 Billy Bob's Texas, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Victor Hernandez UD 6 (6) 1981-05-28 Hacienda Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Ken Sheppard TKO 1 (6) 1981-04-23 Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ubaldo Sacco of Argentina stripped Gene Hatcher of his..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  2. ^ "SPORTS PEOPLE; Comings and Goings". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Donald Curry
U.S. welterweight champion
1980
Next:
Darryl Robinson
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Dave Hilton Jr.
WBC Continental Americas
welterweight Champion

October 24, 1986 – 1987
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Derrick Kelly
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA light welterweight champion
June 1, 1984 – July 21, 1985
Succeeded by
Awards
Previous:
Gerrie Coetzee
vs. Michael Dokes
The Ring Upset of the Year
vs. Johnny Bumphus

1984
Next:
Michael Spinks
vs. Larry Holmes
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