Became champion:
Won the title by defeating Artur Beterbiev by majority decision in their rematch.
First shown in February 2025 rankingsView sourceLight Heavyweight boxing rankings archive for April 1991 across organizations. Combined rankings list, not fight records. Single-organization lists: RING, or view the latest Light Heavyweight rankings.
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April 1991 archive
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