Keith Mullings
| Keith Mullings | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Brooklyn Assassin |
| Weight(s) | Light-middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Born | 8 January 1968 Manchester Parish, Jamaica |
| Died | 29 May 2021 (aged 53) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 25 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
Keith Mullings (8 January 1968 – 29 May 2021) was a Jamaican professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2001.
Professional career[]
Mullings turned pro in 1993 and challenged Raúl Márquez for the IBF light middleweight title in 1997, but lost a split decision. Later that year, Mullings shocked the world with a ninth round TKO over WBC and champion Terry Norris.[1] After one defense, he lost the belt to Javier Castillejo in 1999 via majority decision. Later that year he took on former Olympian David Reid for the WBA light middleweight title, but lost a decision. In 2000 he lost a decision to Winky Wright, and retired in 2001.
Professional boxing record[]
| 25 fights | 16 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Loss | 16–8–1 | Steve Roberts | TKO | 2 (12) | Apr 7, 2000 | Conference Centre, Wembley, London, England, U.K. | |
| 24 | Loss | 16–7–1 | Winky Wright | UD | 12 | Dec 16, 1999 | Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | For NABF and USBA light middleweight titles |
| 23 | Loss | 16–6–1 | David Reid | UD | 12 | Aug 28, 1999 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | For WBA light middleweight title |
| 22 | Loss | 16–5–1 | Javier Castillejo | MD | 12 | Jan 29, 1999 | Plaza de Toros La Cubierta, Leganes, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain | Lost WBC and lineal light middleweight titles |
| 21 | Win | 16–4–1 | Davide Ciarlante | RTD | 5 (12) | Mar 14, 1998 | Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained WBC and lineal light middleweight titles |
| 20 | Win | 15–4–1 | Terry Norris | TKO | 9 (12) | Dec 6, 1997 | Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Won WBC and lineal light middleweight titles |
| 19 | Loss | 14–4–1 | Raúl Márquez | SD | 12 | Sep 13, 1997 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | For IBF light middleweight title |
| 18 | Win | 14–3–1 | Donald Stokes | UD | 10 | Jul 5, 1997 | Mark of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 17 | Loss | 13–3–1 | Tony Marshall | UD | 10 | May 30, 1997 | Palace Theatre, Albany, New York, U.S. | |
| 16 | Draw | 13–2–1 | Victor Maciel | TD | 3 (?) | Apr 21, 1997 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Loss | 13–2 | Christian Lloyd Joseph | SD | 8 | Feb 22, 1997 | Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 14 | Loss | 13–1 | Darrell Woods | SD | 12 | Oct 4, 1996 | Madison Square Garden Theater, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | For NABU light middleweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Anthony Bradley | TKO | 3 (8) | Jun 15, 1996 | Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Charles Hollis | TKO | 6 (10) | Dec 8, 1995 | Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Dennis Ardley | TKO | 6 (6) | Sep 30, 1995 | Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Anthony Joseph | UD | 10 | Mar 24, 1995 | South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Vince Middleton | TKO | 1 (?) | Oct 8, 1994 | Great Gorge, Vernon, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Gill Rosario | TKO | 2 (8) | Jun 30, 1994 | Ocean Place Hilton, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Rafael Fernandez | TKO | 5 (?) | May 20, 1994 | Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Wayne Richards | TKO | 4 (?) | Mar 31, 1994 | Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Dario Liriano | UD | 6 | Jan 24, 1994 | Hotel Pennsylvania, Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Edwardo Leon | UD | 6 | Nov 19, 1993 | Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Aaron Mitchell | SD | 4 | Oct 27, 1993 | Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Eric Garland | TKO | 2 (?) | Aug 24, 1993 | Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Wayne Sharp | TKO | 2 (4) | Jul 24, 1993 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
See also[]
- List of light middleweight boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
References[]
- ^ "Keith Mullings - Lineal Junior Middleweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1968 births
- 2021 deaths
- Light-middleweight boxers
- World boxing champions
- People from Manchester Parish
- Jamaican male boxers