Keith Mullings
Jamaican boxer (1968–2021)
5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (177 cm)
Keith Mullings (8 January 1968 – 29 May 2021) was a Jamaican professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2001.
Professional career
Mullings turned pro in 1993 and challenged Raúl Márquez for the IBF light middleweight title in 1997, but lost a split decision. Most of Mullings losses were close or controversial, until late in his career. In Dec of 1997, Mullings shocked the world with a ninth-round TKO over WBC and lineal light middleweight champion Terry Norris. After one defense, he lost the belt to Javier Castillejo in 1999 via majority decision in the opponent's hometown of Madrid.[1] Later that year he took on former Olympian David Reid for the WBA light middleweight title, but lost a decision. In 2000 he lost a decision to Winky Wright,[2] and retired in 2001, after his only knockout loss.
Professional boxing record
| 25 fights | 16 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 7 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Loss | 16–8–1 | Steve Roberts | TKO | 2 (12) | Apr 7, 2000 | Conference Centre, Wembley, England, U.K. | |
| 24 | Loss | 16–7–1 | Winky Wright | UD | 12 | Dec 16, 1999 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. | For NABF and USBA light middleweight titles |
| 23 | Loss | 16–6–1 | David Reid | UD | 12 | Aug 28, 1999 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | For WBA light middleweight title |
| 22 | Loss | 16–5–1 | Javier Castillejo | MD | 12 | Jan 29, 1999 | Plaza de Toros La Cubierta, Leganes, Spain | Lost WBC light middleweight title |
| 21 | Win | 16–4–1 | Davide Ciarlante | RTD | 5 (12) | Mar 14, 1998 | Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained WBC light middleweight title |
| 20 | Win | 15–4–1 | Terry Norris | TKO | 9 (12) | Dec 6, 1997 | Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Won WBC light middleweight title |
| 19 | Loss | 14–4–1 | Raúl Márquez | SD | 12 | Sep 13, 1997 | Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For IBF light middleweight title |
| 18 | Win | 14–3–1 | Donald Stokes | UD | 10 | Jul 5, 1997 | Mark of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S. | |
| 17 | Loss | 13–3–1 | Tony Marshall | UD | 10 | May 30, 1997 | Palace Theatre, Albany, New York, U.S. | |
| 16 | Draw | 13–2–1 | Victor Maciel | TD | 3 (?) | Apr 21, 1997 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Loss | 13–2 | Christian Lloyd Joseph | SD | 8 | Feb 22, 1997 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. | |
| 14 | Loss | 13–1 | Darrell Woods | SD | 12 | Oct 4, 1996 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York, U.S. | For NABU light middleweight title |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Anthony Bradley | TKO | 3 (8) | Jun 15, 1996 | Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Charles Hollis | TKO | 6 (10) | Dec 8, 1995 | Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Dennis Ardley | TKO | 6 (6) | Sep 30, 1995 | Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Anthony Joseph | UD | 10 | Mar 24, 1995 | South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Vince Middleton | TKO | 1 (?) | Oct 8, 1994 | Great Gorge, Vernon, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Gill Rosario | TKO | 2 (8) | Jun 30, 1994 | Ocean Place Hilton, Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Rafael Fernandez | TKO | 5 (?) | May 20, 1994 | Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Wayne Richards | TKO | 4 (?) | Mar 31, 1994 | Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Dario Liriano | UD | 6 | Jan 24, 1994 | Hotel Pennsylvania, Manhattan, New York, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Edwardo Leon | UD | 6 | Nov 19, 1993 | Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Aaron Mitchell | SD | 4 | Oct 27, 1993 | Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Eric Garland | TKO | 2 (?) | Aug 24, 1993 | Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Wayne Sharp | TKO | 2 (4) | Jul 24, 1993 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Later life and death
Mullings had been working as a trainer in Peekskill, NY, prior to his death, at age 53. No cause was given, with the announcement.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Spanish Sharphooter Castillejo Wins WBC Title". Tehran Times. 30 January 1999. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "Wright win sets up a title bout". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ "KEITH MULLINGS, FORMER JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION, DIES AT AGE 53". The Ring. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
External links
- Boxing record for Keith Mullings from BoxRec (registration required)
- Keith Mullings - CBZ Profile
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| Preceded by Terry Norris | WBC super welterweight champion 6 December 1997 – 29 January 1999 | Succeeded by | ||
