Vince Phillips

Vince Phillips
Statistics
Real name Vincent Edwards Phillips
Nickname(s) Cool
Rated at Light welterweight
Welterweight
Light middleweight
Height 5 ft 7 12 in (171 cm)
Reach 70 in (178 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1963-07-23) July 23, 1963
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 61
Wins 48
Wins by KO 34
Losses 12
Draws 1

Vincent Edwards Phillips (born July 23, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who held the IBF junior welterweight title.[1]

Biography

Early life

Vincent E. Phillips was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1963 to George Phillips and Margret Phillips. He was the youngest of 12 children, the 2nd to graduate from high school, and the first to go to college. He had hopes of being a pro pitcher but was cut from the college team. Phillips has 5 children 3 boys and 2 girls. Vince is currently in the process of starting a Training Camp in Topeka Ks.

References

Achievements
Preceded by
Kostya Tszyu
IBF Light Welterweight Champion
31 May 1997 20 February 1999
Succeeded by
Terron Millett
Awards
Previous:
Ivan Robinson W10 Arturo Gatti I
The Ring Magazine Upset of the Year
KO10 Kostya Tszyu

1997
Next:
Evander Holyfield KO11 Mike Tyson
Preceded by
Danny Romero
The Ring Magazine Comeback of the Year
1997
Succeeded by
Kostya Tszyu


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