Maurice Hooker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maurice Hooker |
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| Nickname(s) | Mighty Mo |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Reach | 80 in |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | August 7, 1989 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 3 |
Maurice Dewayne Hooker, born on August 7, 1989, is an American professional boxer. He is known by his nickname "Mighty Mo." Maurice used to hold the WBO light welterweight boxing title from 2018 to 2019. He also fought for the WBC light welterweight title in 2019. As of August 2020, experts ranked him as the sixth best active light welterweight boxer in the world.
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Maurice Hooker's Boxing Journey
Becoming a Professional Boxer
Maurice Hooker started his professional boxing career in 2011. Before he won his first big title, his record was 23 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws. This means he had won 23 fights, never lost, and tied in 3 fights.
Winning a World Title
On June 9, 2018, Maurice Hooker had a very important fight. He challenged British boxer Terry Flanagan for the vacant WBO light welterweight title. This fight took place in Manchester, England. Maurice Hooker won the fight, which was a big surprise to many. This victory made him a world champion.
Fighting for Another Title
On July 27, 2019, Maurice Hooker faced Jose Ramirez. Ramirez was the WBC super lightweight champion. This fight was a "unification bout." This means both fighters held different world titles and were fighting to become the undisputed champion. Jose Ramirez won the fight in the sixth round by TKO. A TKO (Technical Knockout) happens when the referee stops the fight because one boxer cannot continue safely.
Later Fights
After losing his title, Maurice Hooker fought Uriel Perez. Maurice won this fight very quickly, in the first round.
On March 20, 2021, Maurice Hooker fought Vergil Ortiz Jr. Ortiz Jr. was a highly ranked boxer in the welterweight division. Ortiz Jr. showed he was the stronger fighter. He knocked Maurice down in the sixth round. Then, he finished the fight with a TKO victory in the seventh round.
See also
In Spanish: Maurice Hooker para niños
- List of light-welterweight boxing champions
