Jeff Harding (boxer)
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Born | 5 February 1965 | ||||||||||||
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Jeff Harding (born 5 February 1965 in Sydney) was a world champion boxer from Australia, known as "Hit Man". Jeff lived in South Grafton N.S.W. Australia and was a student at South Grafton High School. He trained with Steve Cansdell in Grafton before relocating to Sydney where he was first trained by John Lewis at the Newtown Police Boys' Club from where he won his first amateur title (NSW State). Others training at Club with John Lewis at that time included Jeff Fenech and Peter Mitrevski amongst others. Jeff later chose to relocate to a Gym in Glebe (Sydney) where he was trained by Manny Hinton.
Professional career
Harding turned professional in 1986 and in 1989 won the WBC Light Heavyweight Title with a 12th round TKO over Dennis Andries in only his 15th professional fight with Johnny Lewis in his corner. He defended the title twice before losing the belt via KO in 1990 in a rematch with Andries. In 1991 he recaptured the WBC Light Heavyweight Title by taking a majority decision over Andries in their third match. He defended the belt twice before losing the title in 1994 to Mike McCallum by unanimous decision. Harding retired after the bout.
After Boxing
After years of battling alcohol abuse, he attempted to turn a corner. In September 2009 he had been off the drink for 4 months.
Professional boxing record
23 Wins (17 knockouts, 6 decisions), 2 Losses (1 knockout, 1 decision) | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 46-2-1 | Mike McCallum | UD | 12 | 23/07/1994 | Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, United States | WBC World Light Heavyweight Title. 112-116, 114-115, 113-115. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15-10-3 | David Vedder | UD | 12 | 03/12/1992 | Salle Franklin, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France | WBC World Light Heavyweight Title. 117-113, 116-114, 118-114. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 30-1 | Christophe Tiozzo | TKO | 8 | 05/06/1992 | Palais des Sports de Marseille, Marseille, France | WBC World Light Heavyweight Title. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 39-8-2 | Dennis Andries | MD | 12 | 11/09/1991 | Odeon Cinema, Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom | WBC World Light Heavyweight Title. 115-114, 115-113, 114-114. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 23-4-1 | Bobby Jennings | TKO | 7 | 02/06/1991 | Conrad Jupiters Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia | Referee stopped the bout at 0:57 of the seventh round. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13-9-3 | David Vedder | UD | 10 | 14/12/1990 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 98-92, 97-94, 100-92. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15-18-3 | Stacy McSwain | KO | 3 | 13/10/1990 | Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 36-8-2 | Dennis Andries | KO | 7 | 28/07/1990 | Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | WBC World Light Heavyweight Title. Harding knocked out at 2:15 of the seventh round. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 28-4-2 | Nestor Hipolito Giovannini | TKO | 11 | 18/03/1990 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | WBC World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:56 of the 11th round. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 24-15-1 | Tom Elton Collins | RTD | 2 | 24/10/1989 | Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall, Queensland, Australia | WBC World Light Heavyweight Title. Collins retired at 3:00 of the second round. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 34-7-2 | Dennis Andries | TKO | 12 | 24/06/1989 | Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | WBC World Light Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:23 of the 12th round. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 27-3-2 | Nestor Hipolito Giovannini | UD | 10 | 10/05/1989 | Newcastle Basketball Stadium, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | 98-93, 98-95, 96-95. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12-2 | Art Jimmerson | UD | 10 | 01/03/1989 | Cardiff Workers Club, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia | 100-90, 100-87, 100-82. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18-0 | Carlos Antunes Fonseca | KO | 9 | 07/12/1988 | Seagulls Rugby League Club, Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia | |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9-10-1 | Charlie Dean Moore | TKO | 8 | 05/09/1988 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 27-3-2 | Don Vincent Lee | TKO | 8 | 18/07/1988 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 36-17-6 | Jorge Juan Salgado | TKO | 5 | 06/06/1988 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 21-4 | Doug Sam | TKO | 5 | 28/04/1988 | Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | OPBF Light Heavyweight Title. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5-0-1 | Apollo Sweet | UD | 10 | 16/03/1988 | Mount Pritchard Community Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | New South Wales Cruiserweight Title. 99-93, 98-94, 98-94. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6-3 | Mosese Vilia | TKO | 2 | 11/12/1987 | Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Referee stopped the bout at 1:21 of the second round. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4-7 | Luka "Sugar" Joel | KO | 2 | 25/09/1987 | Cronulla Workingmen's Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Australasian Light Heavyweight Title. |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9-8 | Johnny Taupau, Sr. | TKO | 2 | 24/07/1987 | Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18-17-1 | Materati Valu | KO | 2 | 19/06/1987 | Blacktown RSL Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 23-7-2 | Emmanuel Otti | TKO | 5 | 05/02/1987 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 19-13-3 | Tommy "Gun" Roberts | KO | 4 | 07/11/1986 | Marrickville RSL Club, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Preceded by Dennis Andries |
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion 24 June 1989 – 28 July 1990 |
Succeeded by Dennis Andries |
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion 11 November 1991 – 23 July 1994 |
Succeeded by Mike McCallum |