Freddie Little

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Freddie Little (born 1936-04-25 in Picayune, MS, is a former American boxer at light middleweight.

Professional career

Little turned pro in 1957 and challenged for the World, WBC, and WBA light middleweight title against Ki-Soo Kim, but lost by split decision in 1967. In 1968 he challenged for the belt against Sandro Mazzinghi. The bout stopped with Mazzinghi bleeding from cuts over both eyes. The ringside officials ruled a "No-Contest", though under normal circumstances Little would have won by "TKO 8". .

In 1969 Little captured the vacant title by decisioning Stanley Hayward. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Carmelo Bossi in 1970 by decision. He retired in 1972. Career Record: W51(KO 32) / L6(KO 1) / D0 (1 NC) TITLES: Southern Middleweight Title WBC Light Middleweight Title WBA Light Middleweight Title

Manager: Whitey Esneault

Preceded by Sandro Mazzinghi Stripped	World Light Middleweight Champion 17 Mar 1969– 9 Jul 1970	Succeeded by Carmelo Bossi

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Boxing Record

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Name	Little, Freddie
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Short description	American boxer
Date of birth	1936
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