Stephen Forbes
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| Stephen Forbes | |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Stephen Felipe Forbes |
| Nickname | 2 Pounds |
| Weight | Welterweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Birth date | February 26, 1977 |
| Birth place | Las Vegas |
| Style | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 33 |
| Wins | 29 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Stephen Felipe Forbes, better known as Steve Forbes, (born February 26, 1977 in Las Vegas, Nevada), is a professional boxer.
He is a former IBF and USBA Super Featherweight titleholder. Forbes turned pro in 1996; he won the IBF belt on December 3, 2000, after it had been vacated by Diego Corrales, by an 8th round TKO of John Brown. On August 18, [2002]], he lost the title when he couldn't make weight for a fight against David Santos, whom Forbes had previously beaten for the USBA belt. The IBF title remained vacant until Forbes fought Carlos Hernandez (boxer) for it on October 14, 2003, a fight that Forbes lost by unanimous decision when the bout went was stopped in the 10th round, due to an accidental headbutt, giving the belt to Hernandez.
Forbes is known as "2 pound", in recognition of the fact that he was born weighing only 2 pounds.
On the ESPN reality show "Contender Season 2" series debut, Forbes was chosen to be on the Gold Team. Forbes won his first three bouts of the series, defeating Freddy Curiel, Nick Acevedo, and Cornelius Bundrage, but he lost to Grady Brewer in the final match.
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| Previous champion Diego Corrales |
IBF World Super-Featherweight Champion December 3, 2000 - July 18, 2002 |
Next champion Carlos Alberto Hernandez |
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