Hacine "Billy" Cherifi (born 12 December 1967) is a French former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. He held the WBC middleweight title in 1998. He made two other attempts at world titles; the WBC super middleweight title in 1997 and the WBA middleweight title in 2000. At regional level, he twice held the French middleweight title, firstly from 1995 to 1996 and again from 2002 to 2003. He also held the EBU European middleweight title from 1996 to 1997.

Hacine Cherifi
Hacine Cherifi (2014).
Born
Billy

(1967-12-12) 12 December 1967 (age 56)
Lyon, France
NationalityFrench
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights49
Wins36
Wins by KO20
Losses12
Draws1

Professional career

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Cherifi, known as "Billy", began his pro career in 1989 and challenged for the WBC super middleweight title in 1997 against Robin Reid, losing split decision. After the loss, he dropped down in weight and took on WBC middleweight champion, Keith Holmes, winning a decision, although he was dropped in the ninth round. In 1999, he lost the belt in his first defense to Holmes in a rematch via seventh-round knockout.

Cherifi vs. Joppy

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In 2000 he got a shot at WBA middleweight champion William Joppy. Cherifi was dominated and knocked down in Rounds 8 and 9, and lost by decision.[1]

Cherifi vs. Trinidad

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In 2002 he would face Felix Trinidad. Cherifi was stopped in the fourth round.[2]

Professional boxing record

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49 fights 36 wins 12 losses
By knockout 20 7
By decision 15 5
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
49 Loss 36–12–1 Rudy Markussen TKO 1 (8) 2005-06-17 SAS Radisson, Aarhus, Denmark
48 Win 36–11–1 Michel Noto PTS 8 (8) 2005-03-25 Salle Jean Roure, Les Pennes-Mirabeau, France
47 Loss 35–11–1 Felix Sturm KO 3 (8) 2004-12-04 Estrel Convention Center, Neukoelln, Germany
46 Win 35–10–1 Paul Sextius PTS 8 (8) 2004-11-19 Palais des Sports, Marseille, France
45 Loss 34–10–1 Franck Mezaache UD 10 (10) 2004-02-24 La Halle, Martigues, France Lost French middleweight title
44 Loss 34–9–1 Brian Magee TKO 8 (12) 2003-11-22 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K. For IBO super middleweight title
43 Loss 34–8–1 Howard Eastman RTD 8 (12) 2003-07-25 Sports Village, Norwich, England, U.K. For EBU middleweight title
42 Win 34–7–1 Didier Nkuku Mupeko UD 10 (10) 2003-05-20 Lyon, France Retained French middleweight title
41 Win 33–7–1 Christophe Tendil UD 10 (10) 2002-10-15 Andrézieux-Bouthéon, France Won French middleweight title
40 Loss 32–7–1 Félix Trinidad TKO 4 (10) 2002-05-11 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
39 Loss 32–6–1 Harry Simon UD 12 (12) 2001-07-21 Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico For Interim WBO middleweight title
38 Win 32–5–1 Silvio Walter Rojas TKO 7 (10) 2001-06-08 Lyon, France
37 Win 31–5–1 Lóránt Szabó PTS 8 (8) 2000-12-09 Astroballe, Villeurbanne, France
36 Loss 30–5–1 William Joppy UD 12 (12) 2000-09-16 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For WBA middleweight title
35 Win 30–4–1 Alex Lubo KO 1 (8) 2000-04-08 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
34 Win 29–4–1 Viktor Fesechko UD 8 (8) 2000-02-15 Palais des Sports, Epinal, France
33 Win 28–4–1 Mohamed Boualleg TKO 4 (8) 1999-12-19 Salle Leyrit, Nice, France
32 Win 27–4–1 Jorge Sclarandi DQ 7 (8) 1999-06-18 Lyon, France
31 Loss 26–4–1 Keith Holmes TKO 7 (12) 1999-04-24 MCI Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. Lost WBC middleweight title
30 Win 26–3–1 Anthony Ivory PTS 10 (10) 1998-10-10 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
29 Win 25–3–1 Keith Holmes UD 12 (12) 1998-05-02 Astroballe, Villeurbanne, France Won WBC middleweight title
28 Loss 24–3–1 Robin Reid SD 12 (12) 1997-09-11 Kingsway Leisure Centre, Widnes, England, U.K. For WBC super middleweight title
27 Win 24–2–1 Neville Brown TKO 6 (12) 1997-04-26 Greenbank Leisure Centre, Swadlincote, England, U.K. Retained EBU middleweight title
26 Win 23–2–1 Branko Sobot UD 12 (12) 1997-01-25 Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany Retained EBU middleweight title
25 Win 22–2–1 Michel Simeon KO 5 (8) 1996-12-21 Villeurbanne, France
24 Win 21–2–1 Heath Todd TKO 5 (10) 1996-11-30 Arena Nova, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
23 Win 20–2–1 Alexander Zaytsev PTS 12 (12) 1996-10-19 Berck, France Won EBU middleweight title
22 Win 19–2–1 Patrick Vungbo PTS 8 (8) 1996-05-04 Villeurbanne, France
21 Win 18–2–1 Erland Betare TKO 2 (10) 1996-04-05 Chateauroux, France Retained French middleweight title
20 Win 17–2–1 Thierry Trevillot PTS 10 (10) 1996-03-08 Rillieux, France
19 Win 16–2–1 Ricky Thomas KO 3 (8) 1996-01-13 Palais des Spectacular, Saint-Etienne, France
18 Win 15–2–1 Mustapha Dundar TKO 8 (10) 1995-12-08 Chateauroux, France
17 Win 14–2–1 Stephane Jegou TKO 3 (8) 1995-10-26 Bron, France
16 Draw 13–2–1 Erland Betare PTS 8 (8) 1995-06-27 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
15 Win 13–2 Thierry Trevillot TKO 6 (10) 1995-04-01 Levallois-Perret, France Won French middleweight title
14 Win 12–2 Mustapha Dundar PTS 10 (10) 1994-12-16 Vendôme, France
13 Win 11–2 Viktor Plotnikov TKO 6 (6) 1994-10-25 Besançon, France
12 Win 10–2 Felix Jose Hernandez KO 3 (6) 1994-06-04 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
11 Win 9–2 Jimmy Gourad TKO 8 (8) 1994-04-17 Maison des Sports, Clermont-Ferrand, France
10 Loss 8–2 Gino Lelong TKO 8 (10) 1994-01-20 Levallois-Perret, France For French middleweight title
9 Win 8–1 Laurent Kante KO 7 (10) 1993-12-18 Le Mans, France
8 Win 7–1 Mario Lavouiray KO 3 (?) 1993-11-13 Caen, France
7 Win 6–1 Dominique Wadin KO 1 (6) 1993-04-23 Saint-Brieuc, France
6 Win 5–1 Lansana Diallo PTS 6 (6) 1993-03-27 Casino Royal, Evian les Bains, France
5 Win 4–1 Mohammed Hamila PTS 6 (6) 1993-03-06 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France
4 Win 3–1 Kristo Slavchev TKO 3 (6) 1993-01-31 Levallois-Perret, France
3 Win 2–1 Milko Stoikov KO 1 (6) 1992-11-13 Bellegarde, France
2 Win 1–1 Mustapha Hachemi TKO 2 (6) 1992-10-03 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France
1 Loss 0–1 Zacharie Mulamba PTS 6 (6) 1989-12-16 Ajaccio, France

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Joppy Retains His Title". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  2. ^ "Trinidad Wins, Hopes for Rematch With Hopkins". Los Angeles Times. 12 May 2002. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Alexander Zaytsev
EBU middleweight champion
19 October 1996 – 1998
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Agostino Cardamone
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC middleweight champion
2 May 1998 – 24 April 1999
Succeeded by
Keith Holmes