Freddie Norwood

American boxer

Freddie Norwood
Born (1970-02-14) February 14, 1970 (age 54)
Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Other namesLil' Hagler
Statistics
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins43
Wins by KO23
Losses4
Draws1

Freddie Norwood (born February 14, 1970) is an American professional boxer. Known as "Lil Hagler", Norwood defeated Antonio Cermeño to win the WBA Featherweight Title in 1998. He successfully defended his title eight times before losing his title by a controversial 11th-round TKO to Derrick Gainer. Among his notable defenses were a 9th-round KO over former WBC featherweight champion Takashi Koshimoto, a unanimous decision victory over former WBO featherweight champ Julio Pablo Chacón, and future IBF and WBA Featherweight titleholder Juan Manuel Márquez. After losing his title to Gainer, Norwood retired from boxing, age 30. Eight years later he made a comeback and had another 8 fights winning 5, and finally retiring age 41. (see below)

Professional boxing record

48 fights 43 wins 4 losses
By knockout 23 2
By decision 19 1
By disqualification 1 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s),
time
Date Location Notes
48 Loss 43–4–1 Ray Narh UD 10 Mar 4, 2011 Jostens Center, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, U.S.
47 Win 43–3–1 José Celaya UD 8 Jul 30, 2009 Expo Center, El Monte, California, U.S.
46 Loss 42–3–1 Johnnie Edwards KO 7 (8), 2:57 May 21, 2008 The Field House, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, U.S.
45 Loss 42–2–1 Johnnie Edwards DQ 6 (10), 0:58 Sep 16, 2007 Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington, U.S. Low blows
44 Win 42–1–1 Armando Cordoba UD 8 Jun 28, 2007 Ameristar Casino, Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S.
43 Win 41–1–1 Steve Mincks TKO 3 (8), 2:11 May 11, 2007 Scottrade Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
42 Win 40–1–1 Anthony Martinez UD 8 Aug 4, 2006 FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
41 Win 39–1–1 Darien Ford UD 6 Jun 17, 2006 FedEx Forum, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
40 Loss 38–1–1 Derrick Gainer TKO 11 (12), 1:56 Sep 9, 2000 New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Lost WBA featherweight title
39 Win 38–0–1 Pablo Chacón UD 12 May 25, 2000 Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza, Argentina Retained WBA featherweight title
38 Win 37–0–1 Takashi Koshimoto KO 9 (12), 1:59 Jan 30, 2000 International Center, Fukuoka, Japan Retained WBA featherweight title
37 Win 36–0–1 Juan Manuel Márquez UD 12 Sep 11, 1999 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA featherweight title
36 Win 35–0–1 Antonio Cermeño SD 12 May 29, 1999 Coliseo Roberto Clemente, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Won WBA featherweight title
35 Win 34–0–1 Moises Rodriguez PTS 8 Dec 12, 1998 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
34 Win 33–0–1 Koji Matsumoto TKO 10 (12), 0:25 Sep 22, 1998 Yoyogi #2 Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan WBA featherweight title at stake;
Only for Matsumoto (overweight)
33 Win 32–0–1 Luis Mendoza UD 12 Jul 10, 1998 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S. Retained WBA featherweight title
32 Win 31–0–1 Genaro Rios TKO 8 (12), 1:05 Jun 13, 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBA featherweight title
31 Win 30–0–1 Antonio Cermeño UD 12 Apr 3, 1998 Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Won vacant WBA featherweight title
30 Win 29–0–1 Benito Rodriguez TKO 6 (10), 0:43 Dec 12, 1997 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
29 Win 28–0–1 Agapito Sánchez UD 12 Aug 8, 1997 Station Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Won vacant IBA Continental featherweight title
28 Win 27–0–1 Darryl Pinckney UD 10 Jul 13, 1997 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
27 Win 26–0–1 Mauricio Martínez TKO 2 (10), 1:48 May 31, 1997 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Win 25–0–1 Roberto Avila UD 10 Feb 16, 1997 Hale Arena, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
25 Win 24–0–1 Ray Rivera TKO 3 (6) Dec 21, 1996 Beaumont Club, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
24 Win 23–0–1 Jeff Whaley TKO 1 (6), 2:48 Dec 11, 1996 Fireman's Local 77, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
23 Win 22–0–1 Stanley Jones MD 4 Nov 27, 1996 Beaumont Club, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
22 Win 21–0–1 Clarence Barnes TKO 8 (8), 2:51 Nov 28, 1994 Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
21 Win 20–0–1 Antonio Garris TKO 1 (?), 1:30 Jun 22, 1994 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
20 Win 19–0–1 Terrence Carson KO 1 (?) Apr 1, 1994 Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
19 Win 18–0–1 Santos Rodriguez KO 1 (8), 0:45 Feb 12, 1994 Cervantes Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
18 Draw 17–0–1 Oscar Washington TD 1 (8) Mar 29, 1993 Ritz-Carlton, Clayton, Missouri, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Steve Young KO 6 (?) Aug 29, 1992 Westport Playhouse, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Vuyani Bungu PTS 8 Apr 18, 1992 Palazzetto dello Sport, Treviolo, Italy
15 Win 15–0 Capri Lipkin DQ 8 (?) Dec 21, 1991 Civic Center Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Lee Cargle TKO 2 (?) May 3, 1991 Clarion Hotel Ballroom, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Gary Spencer KO 1 (?), 1:00 Mar 27, 1991 Tulsa City Limits, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Ed Blythe KO 1 (?) Feb 24, 1991 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Bruce Nuby KO 3 (6), 2:04 Feb 15, 1991 Clarion Hotel Ballroom, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Jeff McCully TKO 1 (?) Dec 28, 1990 Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Kevin Benz KO 1 (6), 2:59 Oct 19, 1990 Clarion Hotel Ballroom, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Gerald Shelton UD 6 Sep 10, 1990 Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Antti Juntumaa TKO 6 (6), 2:08 Aug 20, 1990 Urheilutalo, Helsinki, Finland
6 Win 6–0 Tom Cannette TKO 2 (4), 2:11 Jul 30, 1990 Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Gerald Shelton PTS 6 Jul 10, 1990 All Stars America Sports Bar, Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Randy Reedy UD 6 Jun 18, 1990 Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Oscar Gonzalez TKO 4 (?) Jan 27, 1990 Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Ronald Freeman PTS 4 Oct 9, 1989 Clarion Hotel Ballroom, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Mario Amparan TKO 2 (?) Aug 20, 1989 Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Wilfredo Vázquez
WBA Featherweight Champion
April 3 - September 21, 1998
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Antonio Cermeño
Preceded by
Antonio Cermeño
WBA Featherweight Champion
May 29, 1999 - September 9, 2000
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Derrick Gainer


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