Steve Little (boxer)
| Steve Little | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Steven K. Little |
| Nickname(s) | Lightning |
| Rated at |
Cruiserweight Light Heavyweight Super Middleweight Middleweight Welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
June 9, 1965 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died |
January 30, 2000 (aged 34) Reading, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 45 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 17 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 0 |
Steve "Lightning" Little (born June 9, 1965 - died January 30, 2000) was an American professional boxer. Little was the Lineal/WBA Super Middleweight champion in 1994. He is best known for his victories over former world champions Pipino Cuevas and Michael Nunn.
Championship Titles Held
- Pennsylvania State - Super Middleweight (1991)
- WBA - Super Middleweight (1994)
- WBC FECARBOX - Super Middleweight (1996)
- IBC - Super Middleweight (1996)
Amateur career
Little won 228 of 265 amateur bouts and fought in eight amateur weight classes, ranging from 80 pounds (36 kg) to 156 pounds (71 kg).[1]
Professional career
Little turned professional in 1983 and while he won his first four bouts, he soon started compiling losses. Even with a mediocre record, he fought for the WBO light-middleweight title against John David Jackson in 1989. He lost by a technical knockout. He retired for a short time after that fight.
In 1994 he scored an upset victory over Lineal/WBA super-middleweight champion Michael Nunn by split decision in London. He lost the belt in his first defense to Frankie Liles, losing a decision. Although he later fought James Toney and Arthur Williams, he never fought for another major title.
Besides being a professional boxer, Little also sold used cars in Reading.
Little retired in 1998 and died from colon cancer in 2000, at the young age of 34. He left behind a wife and six children.[2]
Professional boxing record
| 25 Wins (6 knockouts, 19 decisions), 17 Losses (3 knockouts, 14 decisions), 3 Draws | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Draw | 19-4-1 |  Courtney Butler |
PTS | 8 | 03/11/1998 | Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland |
77-73, 74-76, 75-75. |
| Loss | 12-2 |  Ivan Camacho |
PTS | 6 | 16/10/1998 |  Aalborg Hallen, Aalborg |
|
| Loss | 26-4-1 | "King" Arthur Williams |
UD | 12 | 09/09/1997 | Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania |
IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title. |
| Win | 6-13 | Andre Sherro |
KO | 3 | 24/08/1997 | Reading, Pennsylvania |
|
| Loss | 54-4-2 | James Toney |
UD | 12 | 14/06/1997 | Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi |
IBO World Cruiserweight Title. 110-119, 114-116, 110-119. |
| Win | 22-11-1 |  Joaquin Velasquez |
UD | 12 | 30/08/1996 | Reading Municipal Stadium, Reading, Pennsylvania |
IBC World Super Middleweight Title. 117-110, 118-109, 119-108. |
| Win | 13-1 |  Camilo Alarcon |
UD | 12 | 23/03/1996 | Miami Arena, Miami, Florida |
WBC FECARBOX Super Middleweight Title. |
| Loss | 24-1 | Frankie Liles |
UD | 12 | 12/08/1994 |  Estadio Monumental Jose Fierro, San Miguel de Tucuman |
WBA World Super Middleweight Title. 112-118, 114-116, 113-118. |
| Win | 42-1 | Michael Nunn |
SD | 12 | 26/02/1994 |  Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Kensington, London |
WBA World Super Middleweight Title. 113-115, 116-114, 115-112. |
| Win | 4-7 | Anthony Williams |
PTS | 8 | 04/12/1992 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 4-16 | Hector Rosario |
UD | 10 | 14/09/1992 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|
| Draw | 19-2 | Merqui Sosa |
PTS | 10 | 31/01/1992 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
99-94, 95-96, 95-95. |
| Win | 19-3-3 | Tyrone Frazier |
SD | 12 | 23/09/1991 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
119-110, 117-112, 113-115. |
| Win | 9-5-1 | Michael Dale |
PTS | 10 | 01/07/1991 | Cheyney, Pennsylvania |
|
| Loss | 16-1 | Adam Garland |
MD | 10 | 20/05/1991 | Whippany, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 3-9-3 | Mike "Pit Bull" Brown |
TKO | 10 | 26/01/1991 | Reading High School, Reading, Pennsylvania |
|
| Loss | 17-2-3 | Tyrone Frazier |
SD | 10 | 17/09/1990 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
47-45, 43-47, 45-48. Little was awarded the Pennsylvania Super Middleweight Title due to Frazier being overweight. |
| Loss | 18-0 | J.D. Jackson |
TKO | 8 | 22/04/1989 | The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan |
WBO World Light Middleweight Title. |
| Loss | 25-0-1 |  Dave Hilton, Jr. |
UD | 10 | 14/03/1989 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
94-97, 93-97, 94-98. |
| Loss | 18-2 | Terry Norris |
TKO | 6 | 09/12/1988 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada |
WBC NABF Light Middleweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:06 of the sixth round. |
| Win | 8-3 | Jerry Williams |
UD | 10 | 27/08/1988 | Reading Municipal Stadium, Reading, Pennsylvania |
|
| Loss | 21-1-1 | Robert Hines |
UD | 12 | 21/04/1988 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
IBF USBA Light Middleweight Title. 112-117, 112-117, 110-118. |
| Win | 13-4 |  Ismael Negron |
UD | 10 | 23/12/1987 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
98-92, 97-94, 99-92. |
| Loss | 16-0-1 | David Gutierrez |
UD | 10 | 03/09/1987 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California |
94-95, 94-95, 94-95. |
| Loss | 25-1 | Tyrone Trice |
UD | 10 | 06/08/1987 | Felt Forum, New York City |
4-6, 4-6, 3-7. |
| Win | 10-6 |  Norberto Bueno |
UD | 10 | 21/02/1987 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 37-2 | David "Machine Gun" Braxton |
UD | 10 | 12/08/1986 | Detroit, Michigan |
|
| Win | 31-11 | Pipino Cuevas |
PTS | 10 | 03/03/1986 | Sacramento, California |
|
| Loss | 8-0 | Hugh "Buttons" Kearney |
MD | 12 | 14/01/1986 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Pennsylvania Welterweight Title. 52-58, 55-58, 54-54. |
| Loss | 18-1 | Glenn Wolfe |
RTD | 9 | 18/09/1985 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa, Florida |
Wolfe failed to come out for the ninth round. |
| Win | 19-1-1 | Sanford Ricks |
SD | 10 | 30/06/1985 | Essex Racquet Club, West Orange, New Jersey |
6-4, 6-3, 4-5. |
| Draw | 4-0 | "Smokin" Joe Walker |
PTS | 8 | 04/06/1985 | Tropicana Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Loss | 2-0 | Mark Breland |
UD | 6 | 06/04/1985 | San Angelo, Texas |
|
| Win | 10-1-1 | Junie Nash |
UD | 6 | 23/02/1985 | Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 17-0 | Glenn Wolfe |
UD | 8 | 05/02/1985 | Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
5-3, 5-3, 5-2. |
| Win | 3-0 | Harold Whitfield |
SD | 6 | 12/12/1984 | Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 16-7 | John "Rasta" Herbert |
UD | 6 | 31/10/1984 | Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 1-5 | Bob Saxton |
TKO | 4 | 05/10/1984 | Sheraton Berkshire Inn, Reading, Pennsylvania |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:44 of the fourth round. |
| Loss | 4-0 | Joe Summers |
MD | 6 | 18/09/1984 | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Loss | 4-0 | Tony Montgomery |
UD | 6 | 30/05/1984 | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 3-1 | Charlie Smith |
KO | 4 | 25/04/1984 | Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | 0-2 | Buddy Randolph |
TKO | 2 | 07/04/1984 | Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | -- | James Morgan |
UD | 4 | 22/02/1984 | Harrah's Marina, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
|
| Win | -- | Greg Tutt |
SD | 4 | 03/02/1984 | Allentown, Pennsylvania |
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| Win | -- | Gregory Girolami | TKO | 2 | 13/12/1983 | Tropicana Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
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References
- ↑ Seltzer, Robert (August 1994), "A Dream Fulfilled: Little Proves Better than Nunn", World Boxing
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External links
| Preceded by Michael Nunn |
WBA Super Middleweight Champion 26 Feb 1994 – 12 Aug 1994 |
Succeeded by Frankie Liles |
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