Romallis Ellis facts for kids
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Romallis Ellis is a famous American boxer. He was born on December 16, 1965, in Atlanta, Georgia. Romallis competed as a professional boxer from 1989 to 2001. He even tried to win a big championship title in 1997. Before becoming a professional, he was an amazing amateur boxer. He won a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics!
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Romallis Ellis's Amateur Boxing Career
Before turning professional, Romallis Ellis was a very successful amateur boxer. Amateur boxing is when athletes compete for fun or for medals, not usually for money.
Here are some of his big achievements as an amateur:
- In 1988, he became the United States Amateur Lightweight champion. This means he was the best lightweight boxer in the country!
- He also won a bronze medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics. This is a huge achievement for any athlete.
His Olympic Journey in 1988
The 1988 Summer Olympics were held in Seoul, South Korea. Romallis Ellis competed in the lightweight boxing division. Here's how he did:
- First Round: He got a "bye," which means he didn't have to fight in the first round. He moved straight to the next round.
- Second Round: He won against Lee Kang-Su from South Korea. The judges all agreed he won, with a score of 5-0.
- Third Round: He beat Kassim Traoré from Mali. The referee stopped the fight in the second round because Romallis was doing so well.
- Quarterfinals: He won a close fight against Emil Chuprenski from Bulgaria. The score was 3-2.
- Semifinals: He lost to Andreas Zülow from East Germany. The score was 0-5. Even though he lost this fight, he still earned a bronze medal for reaching the semifinals.
Romallis Ellis's Professional Boxing Career
After his great amateur career, Romallis Ellis became a professional boxer in 1989. Professional boxers compete for money and championship titles.
He started in one weight class but later moved up to heavier ones. In 1997, he got a chance to fight for a major title called the IBF Light Middleweight title. He fought against Raúl Márquez but lost in the fourth round.
However, Romallis also had some big wins. He beat a very strong boxer named Vince Phillips in a fight that wasn't for a title. The judges decided Romallis won that match.
In 1998, he fought against another famous boxer, Fernando Vargas. Romallis lost that fight in the second round. His last professional fight was in 2001.
Romallis Ellis retired from boxing with a record of 24 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. He also had 17 knockouts, which means he won 17 fights by knocking out his opponent.
See also
In Spanish: Romallis Ellis para niños
