Stevie Johnston.
Do you recognize this champion????????
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From our IBHOF Website:
"Joltin'" Jeff Chandler (born September 3, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former boxer. Chandler reigned as the Lineal and WBA world Bantamweight Champion from November 1980 to April 1984.
He turned pro after just two amatuer fights and became one of the greatest bantamweight champions in history.
Jeff Chandler, another in the long line of great Philadelphia fighters, first captured the NABF and USBA titles en route to worldwide recongition. A tireless counterpuncher, Chandler was known as "Joltin' Jeff" for his considerable power. He was one of the first prominent fighters to be managed by a woman -- K.O. Becky O'Neill.
Chandler's busy style and action fights made him a regular on network television during the early 1980s.
He captured the world bantamweight title with a 14th-round knockout of Julian Solis on November 14, 1980. He made nine successful title defenses, including victories over former champ Jorge Lujan and future champ Gaby Canizales. In 1983, he avenged a non-title fight loss against Oscar Muniz with a seventh-round knockout over Muniz. The second time they met, they clashed with the title on the line.
Chandler was considered among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport when his title reign ended with 15th-round TKO loss to Richie Sandoval in 1984. It was his last fight.
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Yeah I googled him before tbf, checked his record out and watched a short clip. I started following the sport in the 90’s, so just before my time I think.
From our IBHOF Website:
"Joltin'" Jeff Chandler (born September 3, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former boxer. Chandler reigned as the Lineal and WBA world Bantamweight Champion from November 1980 to April 1984.
He turned pro after just two amatuer fights and became one of the greatest bantamweight champions in history.
Jeff Chandler, another in the long line of great Philadelphia fighters, first captured the NABF and USBA titles en route to worldwide recongition. A tireless counterpuncher, Chandler was known as "Joltin' Jeff" for his considerable power. He was one of the first prominent fighters to be managed by a woman -- K.O. Becky O'Neill.
Chandler's busy style and action fights made him a regular on network television during the early 1980s.
He captured the world bantamweight title with a 14th-round knockout of Julian Solis on November 14, 1980. He made nine successful title defenses, including victories over former champ Jorge Lujan and future champ Gaby Canizales. In 1983, he avenged a non-title fight loss against Oscar Muniz with a seventh-round knockout over Muniz. The second time they met, they clashed with the title on the line.
Chandler was considered among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport when his title reign ended with 15th-round TKO loss to Richie Sandoval in 1984. It was his last fight.Comment
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Iceman's pulling our leg. It must be a champion from his everyday's life. Like, a guy let him use his parking spot or something.Comment
Damn, Mark must feel pretty insulted if he read that .
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