Turned pro in 1988 and was World Middleweight Champion for 10 years
completing 20 title defenses before losing a split decision to Jermain
Taylor July of 2005 at the age of 40.
Atlantic City, New Jersey, beat light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver with a lopsided decision in a shock upset. (June 2006)
Las Vegas, Nevada. Lost his Middleweight titles to Jermain Taylor on a split decision. (July 2005)