Laurent Boudouani (born 29 December 1966 in Sallanches)[1] is a French former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 1999. He held the WBA light middleweight title from 1996 to 1999 and the European light middleweight title from 1992 to 1993. As an amateur, he won a silver medal in the welterweight event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He holds wins over five world champions such as Terry Norris, Carl Daniels, Julio Cesar Vasquez, Javier Castillejo and Guillermo Jones.

Laurent Boudouani
Born
Laurent Boudouani

(1966-12-29) 29 December 1966 (age 57)
Sallanches, France
NationalityFrench
Statistics
Weight(s)Light middleweight
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins38
Wins by KO32
Losses3
Draws1
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul Welterweight

Olympic results

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Professional career

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Boudouani turned professional in 1989 and had two early victories over future titlist Javier Castillejo prior to capturing the WBA Light Middleweight Title by defeating Julio César Vásquez by fifth-round KO. Boudouani successfully defended his title four times, including victories over Carl Daniels,[2] Guillermo Jones, and boxing great Terry Norris. Boudouani lost his title to Olympian David Reid[3] in 1999 by unanimous decision and retired after the bout.

Professional boxing record

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42 fights 38 wins 3 losses
By knockout 32 2
By decision 5 1
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
42 Loss 38–3–1   David Reid UD 12 1999-03-06   Convention Center, Atlantic City Lost WBA light-middleweight title
41 Win 38–2–1   Terry Norris TKO 9 1998-11-30   Palais des Sports, Paris Retained WBA light-middleweight title
40 Win 37–2–1   Guillermo Jones SD 12 1998-05-30   Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas Retained WBA light-middleweight title
39 Draw 36–2–1   Guillermo Jones PTS 12 1998-02-13   University Arena, Albuquerque Retained WBA light-middleweight title
38 Win 36–2   Kevin Pompey PTS 8 1997-12-17   Thiais
37 Win 35–2   Carl Daniels UD 12 29 Mar 1997   Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas Retained WBA light-middleweight title
36 Win 34–2   Benji Singleton TKO 4 1996-12-14   Convention Center, Atlantic City
35 Win 33–2   Julio César Vásquez KO 5 1996-08-21   La Palestre, Le Cannet Won WBA light-middleweight title
34 Win 32–2   Viktor Fesechko KO 3 1996-07-05   Espace 3000, Hyeres
33 Win 31–2   Jorge Ramírez KO 5 1996-05-18   Saint-Nazaire
32 Win 30–2   Javier Castillejo UD 12 1996-01-06   Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret Retained European light middleweight title
31 Win 29–2   Patrick Vungbo TKO 6 1995-06-27   Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret Retained European light middleweight title
30 Win 28–2   Javier Castillejo TKO 9 1995-01-03   Epernay Won European light middleweight title
29 Win 27–2   Guy Vaste TKO 3 1994-11-25   Hayange
28 Win 26–2   Antonio Campbell KO 3 1994-06-24   Orléans
27 Win 25–2   Marino Monteyne TKO 5 1994-04-22   Voiron
26 Loss 24–2   Bernard Razzano TKO 8 1993-10-05   Dijon Lost European light middleweight title
25 Win 24–1   Andy Till KO 4 1993-06-23   Picketts Lock Stadium, Edmonton Retained European light middleweight title
24 Win 23–1   Romolo Casamonica KO 9 1993-04-03   Soissons Retained European light middleweight title
23 Win 22–1   Jean-Claude Fontana KO 3 1992-11-29   Dijon Won European light middleweight title
22 Win 21–1   Cruz Ramos TKO 2 1992-09-07   Laval
21 Win 20–1   Rick Haynes KO 3 1992-04-17   Gap
20 Win 19–1   Anthony Ivory PTS 8 1992-01-24   Gennevilliers
19 Win 18–1   Clarence White KO 3 1991-12-20   Palau de Gel d'Andorra, Canillo
18 Win 17–1   Willie Perry KO 4 1991-11-22   Complex Sport le COMEP, Epernay
17 Win 16–1   Mack Brown KO 3 1991-09-27   Chenove
16 Loss 15–1   Gilbert Baptist TKO 8 1991-07-05   Autun
15 Win 15–0   James Sudberry KO 1 1991-06-14   Reims
14 Win 14–0   Horacio Pérez KO 4 1990-12-15   Vichy
13 Win 13–0   Jake Torrance KO 3 1990-10-20   Laon
12 Win 12–0   Jean-Pierre Iniama KO 5 1990-08-11   Le Cap d'Agde
11 Win 11–0   Freddy Demeulenaere TKO 2 1990-07-13   Patinoire d'Annecy, Annecy
10 Win 10–0   Karim Ouattara KO 1 1990-05-19   Montpellier
9 Win 9–0   Jean Louis Marcopena KO 4 1990-04-06   Port Marchand, Toulon
8 Win 8–0   Marcel Turcas KO 2 1990-03-09   Annecy
7 Win 7–0   Joel Brival KO 1 1990-02-23   Nancy
6 Win 6–0   Rafael Fuentes KO 2 1990-01-26   Nogent-sur-Marne
5 Win 5–0   Bechir Chaarane DQ 5 1989-12-16   Salle Louis Simon, Gaillard
4 Win 4–0   Jimmy Gourad KO 4 1989-12-02   Nantes
3 Win 3–0   Kid Taylor KO 5 1989-10-13   Sète
2 Win 2–0   Eric Dindaine TKO 1 1989-06-02   Marsac
1 Win 1–0   Djamel Zeghadi KO 1 1989-04-17   Saint-Quentin

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "BEST I FACED: LAURENT BOUDOUANI". The Ring. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  2. ^ "MOORER RETAINS IBF HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
  3. ^ "False Starts Plague Greene in 60-Meter Race". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2022-05-31.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Jean Claude Fontana
EBU Super-welterweight champion
November 29, 1992 – October 5, 1993
Succeeded by
Bernard Razzano
Preceded by EBU Super-welterweight champion
January 3, 1995 – 1996
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Faouzi Hattab
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA Super welterweight champion
August 21, 1996 – March 6, 1999
Succeeded by