Karim Mayfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Karim Mayfield |
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| Real name | Karim Rasheed Mayfield |
| Nickname(s) | Hard Hitta |
| Rated at | Light welterweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Reach | 66 in |
| Born | December 14, 1980 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 27 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
Karim Rasheed Mayfield, often called "Hard Hitta," is an American professional boxer. He competes in the welterweight division. He is a former champion of the North American Boxing Organization (NABO) in the junior welterweight category.
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Growing Up in San Francisco
Karim Mayfield was born on December 14, 1980, in San Francisco, California. He grew up in a well-known area of the city called the Fillmore District. Karim has three brothers and two sisters. His mother is an entrepreneur, which means she runs her own businesses, and his father works as an electrician.
Starting His Boxing Journey
From Football to Boxing
Before he became a boxer, Karim Mayfield was a football player. He played as a running back in school. He found boxing a bit later in life, when he was 20 years old. A new boxing gym opened near his home, and he decided to check it out.
During his first visit, Karim sparred with an amateur boxer who had been training for a year. Karim did surprisingly well, which really inspired him. This experience motivated him to start boxing professionally. His boxing coach is Ben Bautista.
Amateur Boxing Success
As an amateur boxer, Karim Mayfield had a great record. He fought 58 matches and won 54 of them, losing only 4. In 2006, he won the Golden Gloves competition in San Francisco. He also earned a Bronze medal in the Western Trials for the 2004 Olympics, showing his talent early on.
Professional Boxing Career
First Fights and Championship Win
Karim Mayfield began his professional boxing career on June 23, 2006. In his very first professional fight, he defeated an experienced boxer named Chris Mickle. This event also featured other boxers who would later become world champions, like Robert Guerrero and Andre Dirrell.
On October 1, 2011, Karim won his first major title. He became the Vacant NABO Jr. Welterweight champion. He earned this title by winning a 10-round fight against Patrick Lopez, a left-handed boxer from Venezuela.
Big Names in Boxing
In 2015, famous boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. mentioned that he was thinking about fighting either Karim Mayfield or Andre Berto next. Many boxing experts didn't believe this at first, but Mayweather insisted he was serious. He compared it to another big fight, saying, "Pacquiao fought (Chris) Algieri, so why not?" This showed that Karim Mayfield was a respected name in the boxing world.
Professional Record Summary
Throughout his professional career, Karim Mayfield has fought 27 matches. He has won 21 of these fights, with 11 wins coming by knockout. He has had 5 losses and 1 draw.
