Charles Hatley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charles Hatley |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Future |
| Rated at | Welterweight Light middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Reach | 72 in |
| Born | January 26, 1986 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Charles Hatley is an American professional boxer. He was born on January 26, 1986. People sometimes call him "The Future." He has competed in boxing at different weights, including welterweight and light middleweight.
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Charles Hatley's Boxing Journey
Charles Hatley has had an exciting career in the world of boxing. He started as an amateur and then became a professional boxer. Let's learn more about his journey in the ring.
Early Boxing Days: Amateur Career
Before becoming a professional, Charles Hatley was a very successful amateur boxer. An amateur boxer is someone who competes for fun or experience, not usually for money. He had an amazing record, winning 250 matches and only losing 12.
Winning a National Title
In 2007, Charles won a big award. He became the U.S. National Amateur welterweight champion. This means he was the best amateur boxer in his weight class in the whole country that year.
Olympic Dreams
He was also an alternate for the 2008 Olympics. Being an "Olympic alternate" means he was ready to step in and compete if one of the main boxers couldn't make it. It shows he was one of the top boxers in the country.
Turning Professional: Pro Career Highlights
Charles Hatley started his professional boxing career in May 2009. A professional boxer competes for money and titles.
First Professional Wins
In his very first professional fight, Charles knocked out Carlos Garcia from Puerto Rico. "Knocked out" means he hit his opponent so well that they couldn't continue the fight. This happened in the first round, which was a great start!
Later, in September 2010, he won another important fight. He beat a boxer named Emanuel Augustus. Charles won by "unanimous decision," which means all the judges agreed that he was the winner after eight rounds.
Winning a World Title Belt
One of Charles Hatley's biggest achievements was in 2015. He won the WBC Silver junior middleweight world title belt. He earned this title by defeating Anthony Mundine. Winning a title belt is a huge deal in boxing, showing you are one of the best.
Defending the Title
However, Charles lost his WBC Silver belt in 2017. This happened in his first "defence" of the title, which means his first fight after winning it. He was knocked out by Jermell Charlo in April 2017. Even though he lost, winning a world title is a major accomplishment for any boxer.
