Philip Holiday
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Philip James Holiday (born May 23, 1970 in Benoni, South Africa, was a professional boxer in the lightweight (135lb) division. Holiday turned pro in 1991 and captured the Vacant IBF Lightweight Title in 1995 with a win over Miguel Julio. He defended the title six times before losing the belt to Shane Mosley by decision in 1997, in a fight dominated by Mosley. He continued to fight until 2003, but never fought for a major title again.
| Preceded by: Oscar de la Hoya Vacates |
IBF Lightweight boxing champion 19 Aug 1995–2 Aug 1997 |
Succeeded by: Shane Mosley |
[edit] See also
- List of male boxers
- List of IBF world champions
