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| Born | Rick John Roufus June 3, 1966 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Other names | The Jet |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Light middleweight Middleweight Super middleweight Light Heavyweight Cruiserweight Heavyweight |
| Style | Kickboxing, taekwondo, boxing |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Team | Roufus Kickboxing Center |
| Years active | 1985–2012 (kickboxing) 1990–2001 (boxing) 2008–2009 (MMA) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 77 |
| Wins | 65 |
| By knockout | 44 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 10 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Duke Roufus, brother |
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last updated on: January 16, 2024.
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Rick John Roufus, born on June 3, 1966, is a famous American kickboxer. He also competed professionally in boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). Rick was a very successful fighter, winning many world championships in different weight classes.
He held titles from major kickboxing groups like PKA, IKF, ISKA, FFKA, and KICK. Rick was known for his strong boxing punches and powerful kicks. After retiring from fighting, he became the Global Director of Fighter Development for PKA Worldwide. In 2012, he was added to the World Kickboxing League Hall of Fame.
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Rick Roufus's Fighting Journey
Early Life and Kickboxing Start
Rick Roufus started learning martial arts when he was just 5 years old. His father, Pat J. Roufus, taught him taekwondo. His father was a well-known referee in kickboxing. Rick quickly became good at karate competitions.
He began his professional kickboxing career in May 1985. In his first fight, he won against U.C. Owens.
Winning His First World Title
In April 1987, Rick fought John Moncayo for the KICK world title in the super middleweight division. Rick won by knocking out Moncayo in the seventh round. This was his first world title.
Learning New Kicks
Early in his career, Rick fought in "full contact" kickboxing. In this style, leg kicks, elbow strikes, and knee attacks were not allowed. On November 5, 1988, he faced Changpuek Kiatsongrit in a fight with different rules. Rick had a perfect record of 28 wins before this fight.
He knocked Changpuek down twice in the first round. However, Rick found out on the day of the fight that leg kicks would be allowed. He was not ready for them. Changpuek used many low kicks, and Rick lost the fight in the fifth round. After this, Rick and his brother learned more about kicking techniques from Thai experts.
Big Fights and Championships
On June 19, 1991, Rick fought Marek Piotrowski again. Piotrowski had beaten him before. This time, Rick won by a strong knockout in the second round. He won the ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title.
On December 20, 1991, Rick defended his ISKA title against Rob Kaman. Rick was first declared the winner, but the fight was later changed to "no contest." This happened because Kaman's team said the fourth round ended too early. They fought again in February 1994 in Paris, France. Rick won that fight by knockout in the second round.
On January 22, 1994, Rick won the IKF Pro Full Contact Rules Light Heavyweight World Title. He defeated Michael McDonald by knockout in the first round. A few months later, on March 26, 1994, he defended his PKC Full Contact World Light Heavyweight title against Jean-Yves Thériault in Canada. Rick won by a unanimous decision.
Later in 1994, he fought Ernesto Hoost in Paris. Rick was doing well for the first 10 rounds. But Hoost landed a powerful high kick in round 11, and Rick lost by knockout.
Boxing Career
After his kickboxing success, Rick tried professional boxing. He did well but never fought for a world championship in boxing. In August 1996, he won his first and only boxing title. He knocked out Sean McClain to become the WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Champion.
Return to Kickboxing and MMA
After some losses in boxing, Rick returned to kickboxing. He won the K-1 USA tournament on August 17, 1998. He quickly defeated Pedro Fernandez and Jerome Turcan.
On May 15, 1999, Rick won the IKF Pro International Rules Heavyweight World title. He beat Stan Longinidis when Longinidis had to stop fighting due to a broken foot.
In February 2008, Rick made his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut. He lost his first MMA fight to Maurice Smith. In March 2008, he won his second MMA fight against Mike Buell. Rick's MMA record ended with four wins and six losses.
In 2002, Rick competed in the K-1 USA Las Vegas tournament. He won his first two fights. In the final, he faced Michael McDonald again. Rick had injured his knee in an earlier fight that night. He fought carefully because of the injury. The fight was very close and ended in a draw. Rick had to withdraw from the extra round due to his injury, giving McDonald the win.
On October 22, 2011, Rick was awarded the IKF Legends Title. His opponent, Mighty Mo, could not pass his physical exam. Rick and Mighty Mo finally fought on September 8, 2012, and Rick won. His last professional fight was in October 2012, at the age of 46. He fought James Wilson, who was 25, and the match ended in a draw.
Family Life
Rick is the older brother of Duke Roufus. Duke is also a kickboxer and teaches Muay Thai and mixed martial arts.
Championships and Awards
- Kickboxing
- 2011 I.K.F. International Legends Title
- 2003 K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 USA runner up
- 2002 K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA runner up
- 1999 I.K.F. International Rules Heavyweight World Champion
- 1998 K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Champion
- 1996 I.S.K.A. Full Contact Heavyweight World Champion
- 1994 I.K.F. Full Contact Light Heavyweight World Champion
- 1991-94 P.K.C. Light Heavyweight World Champion
- 1991-94 I.S.K.A. Full Contact Light Heavyweight World Champion
- 1990 F.F.K.A. Light Heavyweight World Champion
- 1989 F.F.K.A. Super Middleweight World Champion
- 1987 K.I.C.K. Super Middleweight World Champion
- 1986-89 P.K.C. Middleweight U.S.A. Champion
- 1986 P.K.C. Light Middleweight U.S.A. Champion
- Boxing
- 1996 W.B.C. Continental Americas Cruiserweight Champion
Hall of fame
- 2012 WORLD KICKBOXING LEAGUE
Kickboxing Record
| 65 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws, 1 no contest | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | Record |
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| 2012-10-14 | Draw |  James Wilson |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2012 in Tokyo final 16 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision draw | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-09-08 | Win | Mighty Mo |
K-1 World Grand Prix | Los Angeles, USA | Decision (split) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-11-22 | Win | Anthony Newman |
WCK Muay Thai: USA vs. China | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | KO (spinning back fist) | |||
| 2007-05-00 | Win | John James |
Shin Do Kumaté | St. Petersburg, Florida, USA | KO (left high kick) | 1 | ||
| 2006-09-09 | Draw |  Gary Turner |
Shin Do Kumaté X | St. Petersburg, Florida, USA | Decision draw | 4 | 3:00 | |
| 2006-03-05 | Win |  Mehrdad Khan Moayedi |
Shin Do Kumaté IX | St. Petersburg, Florida, USA | TKO (kick to the body) | 3 | ||
| 2005-04-30 | Loss |  Musashi |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2004-08-07 | Win | Akebono |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas II | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-08-15 | Win | Jeff Ford |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas II | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-05-02 | Loss | Carter Williams |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Final | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | TKO (referee stoppage) | 1 | 2:24 | |
| Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 Final Elimination. | ||||||||
| 2003-05-02 | Win | Maurice Smith |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Semi-final | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2003-05-02 | Win |  Eduardo Maiorino |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2003 in Las Vegas Quarter-final | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | TKO (2 knockdowns) | 1 | 2:54 | |
| 2002-05-03 | Loss |  Michael McDonald |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Final | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | TKO (corner stoppage) | 4 | 3:00 | |
| Fails to qualify for K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 in Las Vegas. | ||||||||
| 2002-05-03 | Win | Dewey Cooper |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Semi-final | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2002-05-03 | Win | Kurt Hasley |
K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Preliminary USA Quarter-final | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2000-03-18 | Loss |  Cyrille Diabate |
I.S.K.A. Championship | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | TKO (knee injury) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 1999-05-15 | Win |  Stan Longinidis |
MASS Destruction | Lowell, Massachusetts, USA | TKO (retirement) | 9 | 3:00 | |
| Wins IKF International Rules World Heavyweight World title. (1) | ||||||||
| 1998-09-27 | Loss | Francisco Filho |
K-1 World Grand Prix '98 opening round | Osaka, Japan | KO (right low kick) | 3 | 0:15 | |
| Fails to qualify for K-1 Grand Prix '98 Final Round. | ||||||||
| 1998-08-07 | Win | Curtis Schuster |
K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Final | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Gave up (unable to fight) | N/A | N/A | |
| Wins K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 and qualifies for K-1 World Grand Prix '98 opening round. | ||||||||
| 1998-08-07 | Win | Jerome Turcan |
K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Semi-final | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | KO (right hook) | 2 | 0:58 | |
| 1998-08-07 | Win |  Pedro Fernandez |
K-1 USA Grand Prix '98 Quarter-final | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | KO (left hook) | 2 | 1:50 | |
| 1997-09-07 | Loss | Jérôme Le Banner |
K-1 Grand Prix '97 1st round | Osaka, Osaka, Japan | TKO (referee stoppage) | 3 | 2:05 | |
| Fails to qualify for K-1 Grand Prix '97 Final. | ||||||||
| 1996-06-01 | Win |  Igor Sharapov |
ISKA: The Clash Of Champions | Paris, France | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 4 | 2:00 | |
| Wins ISKA Full Contact Heavyweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1995-03-25 | Win |  Martin van Emmen |
Nuit des Titans | Marseille France | KO (hook) | |||
| 1995-03-13 | Win | Lavelle Robinson |
I.S.K.A. Kickboxing | Santa Cruz, California, USA | KO (left high kick) | 3 | 0:30 | |
| 1994-11-12 | Loss | Ernesto Hoost |
Thriller in Marseille | Marseille, France | KO (right high kick) | 11 | 1:02 | |
| Loses ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1994 | Exhibition | Dominique Valera |
Paris, France | Exhibition | ||||
| 1994-03-26 | Win | Jean-Yves Thériault |
Karatemania VIII | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 2:00 | |
| Retains PKC Light Heavyweight World title. (1) | ||||||||
| 1994-02-05 | Win | Rob Kaman |
Le Choc des Titans | Paris, France | KO (left hook) | 2 | 1:06 | |
| Retains ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (4) | ||||||||
| 1994-01-22 | Win | Michael McDonald |
International Kickboxing Federation - Karatemania | Tahoe, Nevada, USA | KO | 1 | 0:43 | |
| Wins IKF Full Contact Light Heavyweight title. | ||||||||
| 1993-05-07 | Win |  Józef Warchoł |
ISKA World Title | Paris, France | TKO (corner quit after round) | 3 | ||
| 1993-03-26 | Win | Luc Verheye |
ISKA Kickboxing | Paris, France | KO (kick to the liver) | 4 | ||
| 1992-12-15 | Win | Jersey Long |
Karatemania V | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | TKO | |||
| Retains ISKA. Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (3) | ||||||||
| 1992-11-13 | Win | Ernesto Hoost |
ISKA: Thriller en Marsella | Marseille, France | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 2:00 | |
| Retains ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (2) | ||||||||
| 1992-04-25 | Win |  Henk Pelser |
Karatemania IV | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | KO | 8 | ||
| 1991-12-20 | No Contest | Rob Kaman |
Les Choc Des Geants | Paris, France | No contest | 12 | 2:00 | |
| Roufus was initially declared the winner by decision but the match was later declared a no-contest after Kaman's corner protested that only 1 minute had been fought in the 4th Round - a round that could have been critical to Kaman as he had hurt his opponent. As a result he still retained his ISKA Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. (1) | ||||||||
| 1991-08-24 | Win | William Knorr |
Karatemania III | USA | Disqualification | 4 | ||
| William Knorr failure to attempt 8 kick minimum in 3 different rounds | ||||||||
| 1991-06-22 | Win | Marek Piotrowski |
Chicago, Illinois, USA | KO (high kick) | 2 | 0:59 | ||
| Wins ISKA Full-Contact Light Heavyweight World Title and Piotrowski's PKC Full Contact Light Heavyweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1990-02-04 | Win | Kevin Whaley |
FFKA World Title | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2:00 | |
| Wins FFKA Light Heavyweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1990 | Win | Bob Thurman |
USA | KO (left hook) | 2 | |||
| 1989-08-19 | Loss | Marek Piotrowski |
Chicago, Illinois, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2:00 | ||
| Loses PKC Middleweight U.S title. | ||||||||
| 1989-07-20 | Win | Andy Mayo |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | KO | 3 | |||
| Wins FFKA Super Middleweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1989-00-00 | Win | Michel Mangeot |
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| 1989-04-01 | Win | Manson Gibson |
USA | Decision | ||||
| 1988-11-05 | Loss |  Changpuek Kiatsongrit |
Super Fight Kickboxing | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | TKO (left low kicks) | 5 | 1:23 | |
| 1988-00-00 | Win | Mike Steele |
USA | KO (left hook) | 1 | 1:15 | ||
| 1988-00-00 | Win | Chris Getz |
ISKA Kickboxing | USA | KO (left hook) | 1 | 2:0 | |
| 1988-01-28 | Win | William Knorr |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | TKO (left round kick) | 3 | |||
| Retains PKC Middleweight U.S title. | ||||||||
| 1987-00-00 | Win | Manson Gibson |
USA | Decision | ||||
| 1987-04-16 | Win | John Moncayo |
Karatemania II | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | KO | 7 | 1:04 | |
| Wins KICK Super Middleweight World title. | ||||||||
| 1987-03-13 | Win | Jordan Keepers |
PKC US Middleweight Championship | USA | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 2 | |
| 1986-11-20 | Win | Rich Lopez |
Nautilus American Kickboxing Championships | Lake Helen, Florida, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 9 | 2:00 | |
| Retains PKC Middleweight U.S title. | ||||||||
| 1986-09-10 | Win | Oliver Miller |
PKC US Middleweight Championship | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 9 | 2:00 | |
| Wins PKC Middleweight U.S title. | ||||||||
| 1986-05-21 | Win | Larry McFadden |
USA | |||||
| 1986-04-26 | Win | Tony Smith |
Karatemania I | Atlanta, Georgia, USA | KO (left high kick) | 2 | ||
| Retains PKC Light Middleweight U.S title. | ||||||||
| 1986-01-08 | Win | Sylvester Cash |
Atlanta, Georgia, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 9 | 2:00 | ||
| Wins PKC Light Middleweight U.S title. | ||||||||
| 1985-11-02 | Win | Gerald Murphy |
Kenwood U.S. Open National Karate Championships | Daytona Beach, Florida, USA | KO (punch) | 1 | ||
| 1985-08-16 | Win | Wade Woodbury |
Toledo, Florida, USA | Decision (split) | 12 | |||
| 1985-00-00 | Win | U.C. Owens |
PKC US Middleweight Championship | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 2 | |
| 1985-00-00 | Win | Mike Winklejohn |
USA | Decision (unanimous) | ||||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/no contest Notes | ||||||||
Mixed Martial Arts Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 10 matches | 4 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 3 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 4–6 | Wayne Cole | Submission (armbar) | SJW 3 - Slammin Jammin Weekend 3 | May 9, 2009 | 1 | 0:36 | ||
| Loss | 4–5 | Ryan Jimmo | TKO (punches) | PFP: Wanted | November 29, 2008 | 1 | 2:24 | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Loss | 4–4 | Hector Ramirez | Decision (unanimous) | SuperFights MMA - Night of Combat 2 | October 11, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | 4–3 | Reggie Cato | TKO (corner stoppage) | C3 Fights - Clash in Concho | September 19, 2008 | 2 | Concho, Oklahoma, USA | ||
| Loss | 3–3 | Todd Brown | Submission (triangle choke) | Combat USA - Fight Night | June 28, 2008 | 2 | 1:31 | Harris, Michigan, USA | |
| Win | 3–2 | Roberto Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | C3 Fights - Contenders | June 7, 2008 | 3 | Concho, Oklahoma, USA | ||
| Win | 2–2 | B.J. Lacy | KO (punches) | Combat USA - Battle in the Bay 7 | May 30, 2008 | 3 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA | ||
| Loss | 1–2 | Michael McDonald | Decision (unanimous) | Strike FC: Night of Gladiators | April 18, 2008 | 2 | 5:00 | Ploiești, Romania | |
| Win | 1–1 | Michael Buell | Decision (unanimous) | CCCF - Battle on the Border | March 29, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, USA | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Maurice Smith | Submission (straight armbar) | Strikeforce: At The Dome | February 23, 2008 | 1 | 1:53 | Tacoma, Washington, USA |
Professional Boxing Record
| 13 wins (11 knockouts, 2 decisions), 5 losses (3 knockouts, 2 decisions), 1 draw | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 13-5-1 | Dale Brown |
TKO | 9 | 30/11/2001 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Referee stopped the bout after the ninth round. |
| Win | 13-4-1 | James Johnson |
UD | 4 | 23/02/2001 | Janesville, Wisconsin, United States |
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| Loss | 12-4-1 | Ismael Youla |
PTS | 8 | 21/02/1998 | Paris, France |
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| Loss | 12-3-1 | Arthur Williams |
TKO | 4 | 22/02/1997 |  Condado, Puerto Rico, United States |
USBA Cruiserweight Title. |
| Loss | 12-2-1 | Bobby Crabtree |
TKO | 7 | 27/09/1996 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
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| Win | 12-1-1 | Sean McClain |
TKO | 4 | 10/08/1996 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title. |
| Win | 11-1-1 | Carlton Brown |
KO | 2 | 27/04/1996 | Doraville, Georgia, United States |
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| Win | 10-1-1 | Rogue Dooley |
TKO | 1 | 26/04/1996 | Harvey, Illinois, United States |
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| Win | 9-1-1 | Stan Johnson |
TKO | 1 | 16/04/1996 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
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| Win | 8-1-1 | Rick Wilks |
KO | 1 | 30/03/1996 | Waterloo, Iowa, United States |
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| Win | 7-1-1 | Raymond Wilks |
KO | 1 | 29/03/1996 | Dolton, Illinois, United States |
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| Draw | 6-1-1 | Louis Monaco |
PTS | 4 | 26/01/1996 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 6-1 | Gene Ibarra |
TKO | 2 | 04/11/1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 5-1 | Daniel Salcedo |
TKO | 2 | 30/09/1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 4-1 | Jordan Keepers |
KO | 2 | 16/09/1995 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
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| Win | 3-1 | Ron Preston |
UD | 4 | 18/08/1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 2-1 | Dennis Weaver |
TKO | 2 | 03/08/1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 1-1 | Mike Brainard |
TKO | 3 | 17/06/1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Loss | 0-1 | Ricardo Dabney |
PTS | 4 | 29/04/1990 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
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