Frankie Liles
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Frankie Liles (born February 14, 1965 in Syracuse, NY) was an American boxer at super middleweight, who won a bronze medal at the 1987 Pan American Games. He is considered a World boxing champion.
Known as "Fabulous", Liles had a very successful pro career that began in 1988. Liles lost his first fight in 1992, to Tim Littles. In 1994 he beat Steve Little to capture the WBA Super Middleweight Title. He successfully defended the title seven times over a five year span, including wins over Michael Nunn, Segundo Mercado, and a rematch win over Tim Littles. He lost his title to Byron Mitchell in 1999 and retired in 2002.
Liles had a stellar amateur career, compiling an Amateur Record of 285-14.
| Preceded by Steve Little |
WBA Super Middleweight Champion 12 Aug 1994 – 12 June 1999 |
Succeeded by Byron Mitchell |
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