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Maurice "Sugar Moe" Harris
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| Real name | Wilbur Maurice Harris |
| Nickname(s) | Mo Bettah |
| Rated at | Heavyweight Cruiserweight Light Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Born | February 21, 1976 East Orange, New Jersey |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 52 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 22 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 1 |
Wilbur Maurice Harris (born February 21, 1976) is an American boxer. He is known by his nickname, "Sugar Moe". Maurice Harris used to be the champion of the United States Boxing Association (USBA) in the heavyweight division.
He started his professional boxing career in 1992. Over the years, he has won important fights against boxers like Siarhei Liakhovich and David Izon. He also fought many famous world champions and top contenders.
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Maurice Harris's Boxing Journey
Maurice Harris became a professional boxer when he was 16 years old in 1992. He started in the light heavyweight division. Early in his career, he fought against many rising stars and experienced champions.
In 1992, he tried to win the USBA heavyweight title. He lost a 12-round fight to Chris Byrd, who later became a world heavyweight champion.
Key Fights and Wins
In 1997, Maurice Harris had a close fight with former champion Larry Holmes. The judges made a split decision, meaning they didn't all agree on who won. Harris lost this fight.
After that, he went on a winning streak. He won seven fights in a row between 1998 and 1999. During this time, he defeated Jeremy Williams, who was a top heavyweight contender.
His winning streak ended in a big fight on HBO against Derrick Jefferson. In this match, Harris was knocked out in a memorable moment. Ring Magazine called it the "Knockout of the Year" for 1999.
Sparring with a Champion
In 1998, Maurice Harris became the main sparring partner for Lennox Lewis. Lewis was the heavyweight world champion at the time. Harris kept this important role for several years, helping Lewis train for his big fights.
Winning a Title
In 2002, Harris achieved a big win. He knocked out Siarhei Liakhovich in the 9th round. Liakhovich was undefeated at the time with 19 wins.
Later that year, Harris won the "Fistful of Dollars" tournament. This event was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Eight heavyweights fought in short, three-round matches. Harris won against Gerald Nobles, Tony Thompson, and Israel Garcia all in the same night. He won $100,000 for this achievement.
Coming Back to the Ring
After not fighting for three years, Maurice Harris returned to boxing in 2010. He came back in the heavyweight division.
He won the vacant USBA heavyweight title in his second attempt. He defeated Nagy Aguilera in a 12-round fight. This win happened in Hinckley, Minnesota.
In 2011, Harris defended his USBA heavyweight title. He won by knocking out Derric Rossy in the 12th round. This fight took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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