Ben Tackie

Ben Tackie
Born
Benjamin Tackie

(1973-07-23) 23 July 1973
Accra, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
Other namesWonder
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach71 in (180.3 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins31
Wins by KO18
Losses13

Benjamin Tackie (born 23 July 1973) is a Ghanaian former professional boxer and world title challenger. He was known for his excellent chin and ability to throw a high volume of punches. All but one of his losses came via decision.

Professional career

Known as "Wonder", Tackie turned pro in 1994 and won his first 18 fights before losing a decision to Gregorio Vargas in 1999. In 2002, he took on Kostya Tszyu for the unified WBC, WBA and IBF light welterweight titles but lost a decision. He lost his next two fights to Sharmba Mitchell and Ricky Hatton. He lost to Matthew Hatton on 22 September 2008 on the undercard to Ricky Hatton's Light Welterweight title defence in Las Vegas.

Tackie's 10th-round knockout of Robert Garcia was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year for 2000.

So far in his 41 pro fights Tackie has been knocked down only once.

Stalking charge

In February 2015, Tackie's stalking conviction was reversed in Bronx county court in New York. The threat communicated "Don't let me use my boxing skills on you" apparently did not rise to the legal requirement to uphold his conviction. http://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2015/2015-ny-slip-op-50117-u.html[1]

Professional boxing record

44 fights 31 wins 13 losses
By knockout 18 1
By decision 13 12
Key to abbreviations used for results
DQ Disqualification RTD Corner retirement
KO Knockout SD Split decision / split draw
MD Majority decision / majority draw TD Technical decision / technical draw
NC No contest TKO Technical knockout
PTS Points decision UD Unanimous decision / unanimous draw
Boxing record
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s) Time Date Location Notes
44 Loss 31–13 Ramón Álvarez TKO 4 (10) 1:52 10 Oct 2015 Arena Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico
43 Win 31–12 Gabriel Adoku TKO 4 (8) 2:47 8 Mar 2014 City Engineers Yard, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
42 Loss 30–12 Dennis Laurente UD 8 N/a 12 Mar 2010 Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, U.S.
41 Loss 30–11 Matthew Hatton UD 10 N/a 22 Nov 2008 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
40 Loss 30–10 Henry Bruseles SD 10 N/a 11 Apr 2008 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
39 Loss 30–9 Kendall Holt MD 10 N/a 7 Feb 2008 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
38 Loss 30–8 Alfonso Gómez UD 10 N/a 16 Oct 2007 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
37 Loss 30–7 Freddy Hernández UD 10 N/a 1 Jun 2007 Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
36 Win 30–6 Esau Herrera de la Cruz UD 10 N/a 21 Oct 2006 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
35 Win 29–6 Wilfredo Negrón TKO 9 (10) 0:26 15 Jul 2006 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
34 Loss 28–6 Juan Lazcano UD 10 N/a 24 Feb 2006 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
33 Win 28–5 Roberto Valenzuela TD 6 (8) 3:00 16 Dec 2005 Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, U.S.
32 Win 27–5 Norberto Bravo MD 10 N/a 23 Sep 2005 Lyon Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
31 Win 26–5 Edwin Algarin UD 8 N/a 27 May 2005 Club Cinema, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
30 Win 25–5 Jonathan Nelson TKO 2 (8) 1:17 4 Dec 2004 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
29 Loss 24–5 Ricky Hatton UD 12 N/a 13 Dec 2003 Manchester Arena, Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK For WBU light welterweight title
28 Loss 24–4 Sharmba Mitchell UD 12 N/a 17 May 2003 Silver Legacy Resort & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S. IBF light welterweight title eliminator
27 Loss 24–3 Kostya Tszyu UD 12 N/a 18 May 2002 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBA, WBC, IBF and The Ring undisputed light welterweight title
26 Win 24–2 Teddy Reid TKO 5 (12) 2:35 25 Jan 2002 Ramada Plaza Hotel, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S. Retained NABF light welterweight title
25 Win 23–2 Ray Oliveira MD 12 N/a 10 Aug 2001 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. Won vacant NABF light welterweight title
24 Win 22–2 Terrell Finger TKO 6 (10) 0:59 8 Apr 2001 Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
23 Loss 21–2 John John Molina SD 10 N/a 11 Nov 2000 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
22 Win 21–1 Freddie Pendleton KO 1 (10) 2:29 18 Aug 2000 Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma, U.S.
21 Win 20–1 Roberto Garcia TKO 10 (10) 0:35 3 Jun 2000 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
20 Win 19–1 Golden Johnson UD 10 N/a 19 Mar 2000 Horseshoe Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
19 Loss 18–1 Gregorio Vargas UD 12 N/a 16 Jan 1999 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBC continental americas lightweight title
18 Win 18–0 Hicklet Lau UD 10 N/a 13 Nov 1998 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "People v Tackie".
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