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 is an American professional boxer. He was born on August 7, 1989. Maurice is also known by his nickname, "Mighty Mo." He was a world champion in the light welterweight division, holding the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title from 2018 to 2019. He also competed for the World Boxing Council (WBC) light welterweight title.
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Maurice Hooker's Boxing Journey
Starting as a Professional Boxer
Maurice Hooker began his professional boxing career in 2011. Before he became a world champion, he had a great record of 23 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws. This means he won many fights and never lost during that time!
Winning a World Title: Hooker vs. Flanagan
On June 9, 2018, Maurice Hooker had a very important fight. He challenged British boxer Terry Flanagan for the vacant WBO light welterweight title. The fight took place in Manchester, England. Maurice Hooker won the fight, which was a big surprise to many, and became a world champion!
Challenging for Another Title: Hooker vs. Ramirez
On July 27, 2019, Maurice Hooker faced Jose Ramirez. Ramirez was the WBC super lightweight champion, and this fight was to unite the WBO and WBC titles. Jose Ramirez won the fight in the sixth round by TKO (Technical Knockout).
Quick Win: Hooker vs. Perez
In his next fight, Maurice Hooker fought Uriel Perez. Maurice won this fight very quickly, in the first round.
Later Fights: Hooker vs. Ortiz Jr
On March 20, 2021, Maurice Hooker fought Vergil Ortiz Jr. Ortiz Jr. was a highly ranked boxer in the welterweight division. Vergil Ortiz Jr. won the fight in the seventh round by TKO.
Maurice Hooker's Boxing Record
| 33 fights | 27 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 18 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 1 |
| Draws | 3 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 33 | Loss | 27–3–3 | Blair Cobbs | UD | 10 | Aug 6, 2022 | Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
| 32 | Loss | 27–2–3 | Vergil Ortiz Jr. | TKO | 7 (12), 0:36 | Mar 20, 2021 | Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | For vacant WBO International welterweight title |
| 31 | Win | 27–1–3 | Uriel Perez | TKO | 1 (10), 2:52 | Dec 20, 2019 | Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 30 | Loss | 26–1–3 | José Ramírez | TKO | 6 (12), 1:48 | Jul 27, 2019 | College Park Center, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | Lost WBO light welterweight title; For WBC light welterweight title |
| 29 | Win | 26–0–3 | Mikkel LesPierre | UD | 12 | Mar 9, 2019 | Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. | Retained WBO light welterweight title |
| 28 | Win | 25–0–3 | Alex Saucedo | TKO | 7 (12), 1:36 | Nov 16, 2018 | Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | Retained WBO light welterweight title |
| 27 | Win | 24–0–3 | Terry Flanagan | SD | 12 | Jun 9, 2018 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England | Won vacant WBO light welterweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–0–3 | Courtney Jackson | UD | 10 | Aug 19, 2017 | Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
| 25 | Win | 22–0–3 | Cristóbal Cruz | UD | 10 | Feb 24, 2017 | Salon Mezzanine, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 24 | Draw | 21–0–3 | Darleys Pérez | SD | 10 | Nov 19, 2016 | T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–0–2 | Ty Barnett | KO | 1 (10), 2:27 | Aug 6, 2016 | Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
| 22 | Win | 20–0–2 | Wilfrido Buelvas | KO | 1 (10), 2:27 | Mar 26, 2016 | Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 19–0–2 | Ghislain Maduma | SD | 10 | Oct 17, 2015 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
| 20 | Win | 18–0–2 | Eduardo Galindo | TKO | 6 (10), 3:10 | Jun 26, 2015 | Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | Won vacant WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
| 19 | Win | 17–0–2 | Santos Benavides | TKO | 2 (8), 1:56 | Mar 6, 2015 | Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 16–0–2 | Gary Bergeron | TKO | 2 (6), 2:12 | Nov 22, 2014 | Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 15–0–2 | Carlos Valenzuela | TKO | 1 (6), 2:37 | Aug 22, 2014 | Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 14–0–2 | Lauro Alcantar | TKO | 1 (6), 2:17 | Jul 11, 2014 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 13–0–2 | Adrian Rodriguez Garza | UD | 6 | Apr 26, 2014 | Fitzgerald's Casino & Hotel, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. | |
| 14 | Draw | 12–0–2 | Abel Ramos | MD | 8 | Jan 27, 2014 | Cook Convention Center, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 | Rynell Griffin | UD | 6 | Sep 26, 2013 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | John Revish | KO | 1 (6), 2:08 | Aug 23, 2013 | Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–1 | Mario Hermosillo | KO | 1 (6), 2:20 | Jul 25, 2013 | Four Points Sheraton Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0–1 | John Montes | TKO | 6 (6), 1:34 | Jun 8, 2013 | Beamers Nightclub, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 8–0–1 | Adam Ealoms | KO | 2 (6), 1:44 | Apr 29, 2013 | Cendera Center, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–1 | Cameron Krael | UD | 4 | Dec 19, 2012 | Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–1 | DeAnthony Bonner | KO | 1 (4), 1:52 | Aug 24, 2012 | Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 5–0–1 | Julian Rodriguez | KO | 1 (4), 2:10 | Aug 11, 2012 | Convention Center, Arlington, Texas, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–1 | Pedro Dominguez | TKO | 1 (4), 0:13 | Jun 29, 2012 | Kay Yeager Coliseum, Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Demond Brock | UD | 4 | Jun 8, 2012 | Festival Plaza, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 2–0–1 | Martin Gomez | TKO | 2 (4), 1:37 | Jul 22, 2011 | North Austin Event Center, Austin, Texas, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 1–0–1 | Wilbert Mitchell | KO | 1 (4), 1:43 | Jun 24, 2011 | Dr Pepper Arena, Frisco, Texas, U.S. | |
| 1 | Draw | 0–0–1 | Tyrone Chatman | SD | 4 | Apr 29, 2011 | Orpheum Theater, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S |
More About Boxing
- List of light-welterweight boxing champions
See also
In Spanish: Maurice Hooker para niños
