Keith Mullings

Keith Mullings (8 January 1968 – 29 May 2021) was a Jamaican professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2001.

Keith Mullings
Statistics
Nickname(s)Brooklyn Assassin
Weight(s)Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach74+12 in (189 cm)
NationalityJamaican
Born(1968-01-08)8 January 1968
Manchester Parish, Jamaica
Died29 May 2021(2021-05-29) (aged 53)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins16
Wins by KO11
Losses8
Draws1

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 & 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

  1. "Spanish Sharphooter Castillejo Wins WBC Title". Tehran Times. 30 January 1999. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  2. "Wright win sets up a title bout". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
  3. "KEITH MULLINGS, FORMER JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION, DIES AT AGE 53". The Ring. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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