Ivan Robinson

Ivan "Mighty" Robinson (born February 27, 1971) is an American professional boxer who has compiled a record of 36–12–2 (12 KOs) since becoming a professional in 1992. He challenged once for the IBF lightweight title in 1996, losing to Phillip Holiday by 12-round unanimous decision.

Ivan Robinson
Born	Ivan Robinson (1971-02-27) February 27, 1971 (age 54) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other names	Mighty
Statistics
Weight(s)	Lightweight
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach	70 in (178 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	46
Wins	32
Wins by KO	12
Losses	12
Draws	2

Background

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Robinson began boxing from an early age. He attended Simon Gratz High School.

Amateur career

Robinson had a stellar amateur career and was a national amateur champion. Some of his highlights are below:

• Featherweight Silver Medalist at 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle, United States. Results were:
  • Kirkor Kirkorov (Bulgaria) won on points
  • Faat Gatin (Soviet Union) won by TKO 3
  • Oscar De La Hoya (United States) lost on points
• 1991 United States Amateur Featherweight Champion
• 1991 World Championships in Sydney, Australia, competed as a Featherweight. Results were:
  • Jose Fernandes (Portugal) won on points
  • Duk-Kyu Park (South Korea) lost on points
• Attempted to qualify for the Olympics as a Featherweight at the 1992 Olympic Trials in competition at Worcester, MA. Results were:
  • Kenneth Friday won on points
  • Michael Clark won on points
  • Julian Wheeler lost on points, in final
  • Julian Wheeler lost on points, at Box-Offs in Phoenix, AZ

Professional career

Robinson had been a lightweight and Junior Welterweight contender. He has been in several notable bouts, particularly his first victory over Arturo Gatti,^[1] a fight that was voted Fight of the Year by Ring magazine. Other notable bouts include his second bout with Gatti, (which he also won), and his 12 round whirlwind bout with then lightweight champion Phillip Holiday. Robinson fought on May 28, 2005, when he lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Julio César Chávez at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

He won the USBA and NABF lightweight titles over his career. Fans consider Robinson a great sportsman, who fought Mexican legend Julio César Chávez and fought wars with Arturo Gatti.^[2]

In 2013, Ivan Robinson was inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame.^[3] He was one of 10 inductees in the 10-member class of 2013.

Professional boxing record

46 fights	32 wins	12 losses
By knockout	12	3
By decision	19	9
By disqualification	1	0
Draws	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
46	Loss	32–12–2	Favio Medina	UD	10	Jul 3, 2005	Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
45	Loss	32–11–2	Darien Ford	SD	6	Jun 8, 2005	National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44	Loss	32–10–2	Julio César Chávez Sr.	UD	10	May 28, 2005	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
43	Win	32–9–2	Tyrone Winckler	UD	6	Feb 18, 2005	Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42	Loss	31–9–2	Reggie Nash	SD	8	Aug 17, 2004	Valley Forge Convention Center, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41	Loss	31–8–2	Michael Stewart	TKO	8 (12)	Nov 11, 2003	Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.	For USBA super lightweight title
40	Win	31–7–2	Mike McFail	UD	6	Jun 19, 2003	Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39	Draw	30–7–2	Luis Alberto Santiago	PTS	12	Nov 15, 2002	First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38	Loss	30–7–1	Charles Tschorniawsky	MD	10	Oct 11, 2002	First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37	Loss	30–6–1	Efren Hinojosa	UD	10	Jul 6, 2001	Harrah's Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, U.S.
36	Win	30–5–1	Alric Johnson	TKO	8 (10), 3:00	Mar 2, 2001	Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, California, U.S.
35	Loss	29–5–1	Jesse James Leija	UD	10	Nov 11, 2000	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
34	Draw	29–4–1	Vivian Harris	PTS	10	Aug 11, 2000	Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33	Loss	29–4	Antonio Díaz	TKO	11 (12), 1:40	Apr 15, 2000	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.	For IBA super lightweight title
32	Win	29–3	Tyrone Flucker	KO	2 (8)	Nov 11, 1999	Henry's Brewery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31	Win	28–3	James Crayton	UD	12	Sep 3, 1999	Harrahs Casino, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S.	Won NABF lightweight title
30	Loss	27–3	Angel Manfredy	UD	10	Apr 17, 1999	Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
29	Win	27–2	Arturo Gatti	UD	10	Dec 12, 1998	Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28	Win	26–2	Arturo Gatti	SD	10	Aug 22, 1998	Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27	Win	25–2	Manuel De Leon	UD	8	May 1, 1998	Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26	Win	24–2	Dezi Ford	UD	10	Nov 7, 1997	First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25	Loss	23–2	Israel Cardona	TKO	3 (12), 1:22	Jul 1, 1997	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.	Lost USBA lightweight title
24	Loss	23–1	Phillip Holiday	UD	12	Dec 21, 1996	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.	For IBF lightweight title
23	Win	23–0	Emanuel Augustus	UD	10	Jul 21, 1996	Teamster's Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
22	Win	22–0	Sammy Mejias	DQ	9 (12)	May 21, 1996	Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.	Retained USBA lightweight title; Mejias was DQ'd for excessive low blows
21	Win	21–0	Demetrio Ceballos	UD	12	Oct 17, 1995	Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.	Won USBA lightweight title
20	Win	20–0	Edwin Ruiz	TKO	3 (10), 2:40	Jun 23, 1995	Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19	Win	19–0	Jimmy Deoria	TKO	5 (10)	Jun 6, 1995	Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18	Win	18–0	Isaac Cruz	UD	10	Apr 4, 1995	Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17	Win	17–0	Lionel Butler	UD	10	Jan 28, 1995	Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16	Win	16–0	Juan Negron	SD	10	Nov 22, 1994	Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
15	Win	15–0	Isander Lacen	RTD	5 (8), 3:00	Oct 11, 1994	Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14	Win	14–0	Kevin Marston	TKO	1 (8), 2:18	Aug 19, 1994	Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13	Win	13–0	Lyndon Walker	UD	8	Jul 1, 1994	PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12	Win	12–0	Fred Valera	UD	10	Jun 11, 1994	Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11	Win	11–0	Luis Maysonet	UD	8	Apr 21, 1994	National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Eugene Dundee	TKO	1 (8), 1:43	Mar 17, 1994	National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9	Win	9–0	Arturo Nina	SD	8	Jan 8, 1994	Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Darrett Crockett	TKO	2 (8)	Aug 10, 1993	Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Leon Bostic	UD	6	Jun 26, 1993	Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Richard De Jesus	TKO	5 (6), 2:47	Jun 17, 1993	National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Robert Harris	TKO	2 (?)	May 23, 1993	Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Dan Rucker	UD	6	Apr 22, 1993	Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Genaro Andujar	UD	6	Mar 13, 1993	McCann Recreation Center, Poughkeepsie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Antonio Pressley	KO	1 (6), 2:38	Oct 20, 1992	Temple University McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Pedro Cotto	TKO	1 (4), 2:03	Oct 20, 1992	Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.