Verno Phillips
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Verno Jeremias Phillips (born July 13, 1966 in San Pablo, Belize, is a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154lb) division. Phillips turned pro in 1988 and captured the Vacant WBO Light Middleweight Title in 1993 with a win over Lupe Aquino. He defended the title four times before losing a close decision to Paul Jones. In 2004 Phillips captured the Vacant IBF Light Middleweight Title by beating Carlos Bojorquez via a TKO, but lost the belt in his next fight to Kassim Ouma. He lost his next bout to Ike Quartey, but in 2006 has rallied with wins over Juan Carlos Candelo and Teddy Reid, televised by ESPN.
| Preceded by: John David Jackson Vacated |
WBO Light Middleweight boxing champion 30 Oct 1993– 22 November 1996 |
Succeeded by: Paul Jones |
| Preceded by: Winky Wright Stripped |
IBF Light Middleweight boxing champion 5 Jun 2004– 2 Oct 2004 |
Succeeded by: Kassim Ouma |
[edit] See also
- List of current world boxing champions
- List of male boxers
- List of IBF world champions
