Ivan Robinson


Ivan "Mighty" Robinson is an American professional boxer who has compiled a record of 36–12–2 since becoming a professional in 1992. He challenged once for the IBF lightweight title in 1996, losing to Phillip Holiday by 12-round unanimous decision.

Background

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Robinson began boxing from an early age. He attended Simon Gratz High School.

Amateur career

Robinson had a stellar amateur career and was a national amateur champion. Some of his highlights are below:
  • Featherweight Silver Medalist at 1990 Goodwill Games in Seattle, United States. Results were:
  • *Kirkor Kirkorov won on points
  • *Faat Gatin won by TKO 3
  • *Oscar De La Hoya lost on points
  • 1991 United States Amateur Featherweight Champion
  • 1991 World Championships in Sydney, Australia, competed as a Featherweight. Results were:
  • *Jose Fernandes won on points
  • *Duk-Kyu Park lost on points
  • Attempted to qualify for the Olympics as a Featherweight at the 1992 Olympic Trials in competition at Worcester, MA. Results were:
  • *Kenneth Friday won on points
  • *Michael Clark won on points
  • *Julian Wheeler lost on points, in final
  • *Julian Wheeler lost on points, at Box-Offs in Phoenix, AZ

Professional career

Robinson had been a lightweight and Junior Welterweight contender. He has been in several notable bouts, particularly his first victory over Arturo Gatti, a fight that was voted Fight of the Year by Ring magazine. Other notable bouts include his second bout with Gatti,, and his 12 round whirlwind bout with then lightweight champion Phillip Holiday. Robinson fought on May 28, 2005, when he lost a 10-round unanimous decision to Julio César Chávez at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
He won the USBA and NABF lightweight titles over his career. Fans consider Robinson a great sportsman, who fought Mexican legend Julio César Chávez and fought wars with Arturo Gatti.
In 2013, Ivan Robinson was inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame. He was one of 10 inductees in the 10-member class of 2013.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
46LossFavio MedinaUD10Jul 3, 2005Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
45Loss32–11–2Darien FordSD6Jun 8, 2005National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
44Loss32–10–2Julio César Chávez Sr.UD10May 28, 2005Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
43Win32–9–2Tyrone WincklerUD6Feb 18, 2005Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
42Loss31–9–2Reggie NashSD8Aug 17, 2004Valley Forge Convention Center, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41Loss31–8–2Michael StewartTKO8 Nov 11, 2003Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.For USBA super lightweight title
40Win31–7–2Mike McFailUD6Jun 19, 2003Adam’s Mark Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
39Draw30–7–2Luis Alberto SantiagoPTS12Nov 15, 2002First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
38Loss30–7–1Charles TschorniawskyMD10Oct 11, 2002First Union Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
37Loss30–6–1Efren HinojosaUD10Jul 6, 2001Harrah's Tahoe, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, U.S.
36Win30–5–1Alric JohnsonTKO8, 3:00Mar 2, 2001Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, California, U.S.
35Loss29–5–1Jesse James LeijaUD10Nov 11, 2000Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
34Draw29–4–1Vivian HarrisPTS10Aug 11, 2000Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33Loss29–4Antonio DíazTKO11, 1:40Apr 15, 2000Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For IBA super lightweight title
32Win29–3Tyrone FluckerKO2 Nov 11, 1999Henry's Brewery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31Win28–3James CraytonUD12Sep 3, 1999Harrahs Casino, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S.Won NABF lightweight title
30Loss27–3Angel ManfredyUD10Apr 17, 1999Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
29Win27–2Arturo GattiUD10Dec 12, 1998Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28Win26–2Arturo GattiSD10Aug 22, 1998Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win25–2Manuel De LeonUD8May 1, 1998Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
26Win24–2Dezi FordUD10Nov 7, 1997First Union Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
25Loss23–2Israel CardonaTKO3, 1:22Jul 1, 1997Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Lost USBA lightweight title
24Loss23–1Phillip HolidayUD12Dec 21, 1996Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.For IBF lightweight title
23Win23–0Emanuel AugustusUD10Jul 21, 1996Teamster's Hall, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
22Win22–0Sammy MejiasDQ9 May 21, 1996Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained USBA lightweight title;
Mejias was DQ'd for excessive low blows
21Win21–0Demetrio CeballosUD12Oct 17, 1995Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won USBA lightweight title
20Win20–0Edwin RuizTKO3, 2:40Jun 23, 1995Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19Win19–0Jimmy DeoriaTKO5 Jun 6, 1995Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
18Win18–0Isaac CruzUD10Apr 4, 1995Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17Win17–0Lionel ButlerUD10Jan 28, 1995Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Win16–0Juan NegronSD10Nov 22, 1994Meadowlands Convention Center, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win15–0Isander LacenRTD5, 3:00Oct 11, 1994Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Win14–0Kevin MarstonTKO1, 2:18Aug 19, 1994Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Lyndon WalkerUD8Jul 1, 1994PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12Win12–0Fred ValeraUD10Jun 11, 1994Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win11–0Luis MaysonetUD8Apr 21, 1994National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10Win10–0Eugene DundeeTKO1, 1:43Mar 17, 1994National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Win9–0Arturo NinaSD8Jan 8, 1994Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.
8Win8–0Darrett CrockettTKO2 Aug 10, 1993Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
7Win7–0Leon BosticUD6Jun 26, 1993Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Richard De JesusTKO5, 2:47Jun 17, 1993National Guard Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5Win5–0Robert HarrisTKO2 May 23, 1993Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4Win4–0Dan RuckerUD6Apr 22, 1993Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, U.S.
3Win3–0Genaro AndujarUD6Mar 13, 1993McCann Recreation Center, Poughkeepsie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2Win2–0Antonio PressleyKO1, 2:38Oct 20, 1992Temple University McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Win1–0Pedro CottoTKO1, 2:03Oct 20, 1992Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.