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Charles Hatley
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Nickname(s) The Future
Rated at Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height 5 ft 10 in
Reach 72 in
Born (1986-01-26) January 26, 1986 (age 39)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 34
Wins 30
Wins by KO 21
Losses 3
Draws 1

Charles Hatley, born on January 26, 1986, is an American professional boxer. He is known for his boxing skills and has competed in many exciting matches. His nickname is "The Future."

Charles Hatley's Early Boxing Days

Before becoming a professional, Charles Hatley was a very successful amateur boxer. He won an amazing 250 out of 262 fights! That's a lot of wins.

In 2007, he won the U.S. National Amateur welterweight championship. This was a big achievement for him. He was also an alternate for the 2008 Olympics, meaning he was ready to step in if needed.

Becoming a Pro Boxer

First Fights and Big Wins

Charles Hatley started his professional boxing career in May 2009. In his very first pro fight, he knocked out Carlos Garcia from Puerto Rico in the first round. This was a strong start for him.

Later, in September 2010, Charles won an eight-round fight against a very experienced boxer named Emanuel Augustus. The judges all agreed that Charles won, which is called a unanimous decision.

Winning a World Title Belt

In 2015, Charles Hatley achieved a major goal. He won the WBC Silver junior middleweight world title belt. He earned this title by defeating Anthony Mundine.

However, he lost this title in his very first defense in 2017. He was knocked out by Jermell Charlo in April 2017. Despite this, Charles Hatley has had a notable career with many wins.

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