Steve Little (boxer)


Steve Little was an American professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1998, having held the WBA super middleweight champion in 1994. He is best known for his victories over Pipino Cuevas and Michael Nunn.

Amateur boxing career

Little won 228 of 265 amateur bouts and fought in eight amateur weight classes, ranging from to.

Professional boxing career

Little turned professional in 1983 and while he won his first four bouts, he soon started compiling losses including to former WBC light middleweight champion Terry Norris. Even with a mediocre record, he fought for the WBO light-middleweight title against John David Jackson in 1989. He lost by a technical knockout. He retired for a short time after that fight.
In 1994 he scored an upset victory over Lineal and WBA super-middleweight champion Michael Nunn by split decision in London. He lost the belt in his first defense to Frankie Liles, losing a decision. Although he later fought James Toney and Arthur Williams, he never fought for another major title.
Besides being a professional boxer, Little also sold used cars in Reading.
Little retired in 1998 and died from colon cancer in 2000, at the young age of 34. He left behind a wife and six children.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
45DrawCourtney ButlerSD8Nov 3, 1998Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
44Loss25–17–2Ivan CamachoPTS6Oct 16, 1998Aalborghallen, Aalborg, Denmark
43Loss25–16–2Arthur WilliamsUD12Sep 9, 1997Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.For IBF-USBA cruiserweight title
42Win25–15–2Andre SherroKO3 Aug 24, 1997Riveredge Restaurant, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
41Loss24–15–2James ToneyUD12Jun 14, 1997Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.For IBO cruiserweight title
40Win24–14–2Joaquin VelasquezUD12Aug 30, 1996Municipal Stadium, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won IBC super middleweight title
39Win23–14–2Camilo AlarconUD12Mar 23, 1996 Miami Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won WBC FECARBOX super middleweight title
38Loss22–14–2Frankie LilesUD12Aug 12, 1994Club Defensores de Villa Lujan, San Miguel de Tucuman, ArgentinaLost WBA super middleweight title
37Win22–13–2Michael NunnSD12Feb 26, 1994Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Kensington, London, U.S.Won WBA super middleweight title
36Win21–13–2Anthony WilliamsUD8Dec 4, 1992Merv's Griffin Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
35Win20–13–2Hector RosarioUD10Sep 14, 1992Outdoor Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
34Draw19–13–2Merqui SosaSD10Jan 31, 1992The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
33Win19–13–1Tyrone FrazierSD12Sep 23, 1991The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,, U.S.Won Pennsylvania State super middleweight title
32Win18–13–1Michael DaleUD10Jul 1, 1991Cheyney University Gym, Cheyney, Pennsylvania, U.S.
31Loss17–13–1Adam GarlandMD10May 20, 1991Birgwood Manor, Whippany, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win17–12–1Mike BrownTKO10 Jan 26, 1991Reading High School, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
29Loss16–12–1Tyrone FrazierSD10Sep 17, 1990The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Won Pennsylvania super middleweight title
28Loss16–11–1John David JacksonTKO8, 0:38Apr 22, 1989The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.For WBO light middleweight title
27Loss16–10–1Dave Hilton Jr.UD10Mar 14, 1989Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26Loss16–9–1Terry NorrisTKO6, 1:06Dec 9, 1988Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBC-NABF light middleweight title
25Win16–8–1Jerry WilliamsUD10Aug 27, 1988Reading Municipal Stadium, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
24Loss15–8–1Robert HinesUD12Apr 21, 1988Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For IBF-USBA light middleweight title
23Win15–7–1Ismael NegronUD10Dec 23, 1987Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22Loss14–7–1David GutierrezUD10Sep 3, 1987Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
21Loss14–6–1Tyrone TriceUD10Aug 6, 1987Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win14–5–1Norberto BuenoUD10Feb 21, 1987Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19Win13–5–1David BraxtonUD10Aug 12, 1986Hart Plaza, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18Win12–5–1Pipino CuevasUD10Mar 3, 1986ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
17Loss11–5–1Hugh KearneyMD12Jan 14, 1986The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.For Pennsylvania welterweight title
16Loss11–4–1Glenn WolfeRTD8, 3:00Sep 18, 1985Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
15Win11–3–1Sanford RicksSD10Jun 30, 1985Essex Racquet Club, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
14Draw10–3–1Joe WalkerPTS8Jun 4, 1985Tropicana Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Loss10–3Mark BrelandUD6Apr 6, 1985Coliseum, San Angelo, Texas, U.S.
12Win10–2Junie NashUD6Feb 23, 1985Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win9–2Glenn WolfeUD8Feb 5, 1985Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win8–2Harold WhitfieldSD6Dec 12, 1984Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Win7–2John HerbertUD6Oct 31, 1984Harrah's Atlantic, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win6–2Bob SaxtonTKO4, 1:44Oct 5, 1984Sheraton Berkshire Inn, Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7Loss5–2Joe SummersMD6Sep 18, 1984Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Loss5–1Tony MontgomeryUD6May 30, 1984Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0Charlie SmithKO4 Apr 25, 1984Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0Buddy RandolphTKO2 Apr 7, 1984Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0James MorganUD4Feb 22, 1984Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Greg TuttSD4Feb 3, 1984Holiday Inn West, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1Win1–0Gregory GirolamiTKO2, 0:35Dec 13, 1983Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

Championship titles held

  • Pennsylvania State - Super Middleweight
  • Lineal - Super Middleweight
  • WBA - Super Middleweight
  • WBC FECARBOX - Super Middleweight
  • IBC - Super Middleweight