Jeff Fenech
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Real name	Jeff Fenech
Nickname(s)	Marrickville Mauler
Rated at	Super bantamweight
Nationality	Australian
Birth date	May 28, 1964(1964-05-28) (age 43)
Birth place	Marrickville Sydney, Australia
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	32
Wins	28
Wins by KO	21
Losses	3
Draws	1
No contests	0

Jeff Fenech aka 'The Marrickville Mauler' (born May 28, 1964 in Marrickville, Sydney, Australia) is an Australian of Maltese parents, a boxer and current boxing trainer. If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... Super Bantamweight is a weight division in professional boxing. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Marrickville is an Inner West Local Government Area and suburb of Sydney, Australia. ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... An Orthodox stance in boxing refers to someone who boxes right-handed as opposed to a left handed fighter who is referred to as a Southpaw. ... is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Marrickville is an Inner West Local Government Area and suburb of Sydney, Australia. ... This is about the city of Sydney in Australia. ... Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is the sixth-largest country in the world, the only country to occupy an entire continent, and the largest in the region of Australasia/Oceania. ... For other meanings of these words, see boxing (disambiguation) or boxer. ...

Boxing career

Fenech had a stellar amateur career, which led to him representing his country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. It was that year that Fenech began his professional boxing career, beating Bobby Williams by a knockout in two in his homeland. Fenech was a fast starter: He won his first eleven bouts by knockout, and held his first fight abroad in only his fourth fight, when he beat Iliesa Manila by a knockout in two at Fiji.  Music sample: Olympic Fanfare and Theme composed by John Williams for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Problems listening to the file? See media help. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A boxer is knocked down and receives the 10-count. ...

He beat fringe contenders Wayne Mulholland and Rolando Navarro, both by a knockout in the fifth round, to start 1985. After those two wins, he was placed number one among the world's Bantamweights by the International Boxing Federation. Fenech only took six professional fights to become the number one contender, and he placed in fifth place all time for the boxer who got to fight for the world title the fastest after beginning his career when he challenged Shatoshi Shingaki for the world's title in only his seventh bout, displacing the second Davey Moore, and trailing Leon Spinks, Saensak Muangsuring, Pete Rademacher and Rafael Lovera. Fenech was the third fastest boxer to become a world champion, behind Muangsuring and Spinks, when he knocked out Shingaki in nine rounds in Sydney. After two non title knockout wins, he gave Shingaki a rematch and retained the crown with a knockout in three. After one more non title knockout win, Fenech had to go the distance for the first time, when he faced Jerome Coffee, retaining the title by a 15 round unanimous decision. This article is about the year. ... For other uses, see World (disambiguation). ... IBF redirects here. ... The name Davey Moore will probably forever be linked to fame, fortune and death in the sport of boxing. ... Leon Spinks (born July 11, 1953 in St. ... Pete Rademacher (born 1929) is a former boxer who made boxing history in an most unconventional way. ...

In 1986, Fenech had only two bouts, but they were both major fights: He won a 10 round, non title fight decision over former world Bantamweight and future world Featherweight champion Daniel Zaragoza, and he retained the world championship with a knockout in 14 over Steve McCrory. Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Daniel Zaragoza (born December 11, 1957 in Mexico City, Mexico) was a professional boxer. ... Steve McCrory (born April 13, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan) was an American boxer, who won the Flyweight Gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics. ...

1987 was a big year for Fenech. He went up in weight, and in his first fight as a Jr. Featherweight, he defeated Tony Miller by a decision. Then, the WBC's world Jr. Featherweight champion, Samart Payakaroon, travelled to Australia to defend his belt against Fenech. Fenech became a two time world champion by knocking Payakarum out in four rounds. For his next defense, he met future world Jr. Bantamweight champion Greg Richardson and knocked him out in five. Then, it was former world Bantamweight champion Carlos Zarate's turn to challenge Fenech. Fenech retained his crown by a technical decision win in four rounds, and then finished his year by knocking out Osmar Avila in one round in a non title affair. This article is about the year 1987. ... Tony Miller is a California politician and a member of the Democratic Party. ... WBC logo mark The World Boxing Council was initially created by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil plus Puerto Rico, met in Mexico City on February 14, 1963, upon invitation of the then President of Mexico, Adolfo López... Samart Payakaroon, once called The Bruce Lee of Boxing, was both a Muay Thai champion and the two time world Jr. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

By 1988, Fenech had grown into a Featherweight, and the WBC faced him with Puerto Rico's former world Jr. Featherweight champion Victor Luvi Callejas, once again, in Sydney. Fenech became a three time world champion, joining boxing's exclusive group of fighters who have been world champs in three or more divisions, by knocking Callejas out in the 10th. round. He retained that title twice before the year was over, knocking out Tyrone Downes and Georgie Navarro, both in the fifth round. Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Victor Callejas (born December 11, 1960) is a Puerto Rican who was boxings world Jr. ...

In 1989, he beat Marcos Villasana and former Julio César Chávez challenger Mario Martinez, both by decision. Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... For this mans son, also a boxer, see Julio César Chávez, Jr. ... Mario Aburta Martinez (born 1970?) was the Mexican assassin of Luis Donaldo Colosio. ...

After that, Fenech took one year off and came back in 1991 as a Jr. Lightweight. After beating Johnny Calhoun by a knockout in four, he tried to become a four division world champion when he met Azumah Nelson. The fight was fought on the undercard to the Mike Tyson, Razor Ruddock rematch. After 12 ferocious rounds the bout was controversially declared a draw. Jeff returned back to Australia and after beating Miguel Francia Nelson travelled to Melbourne to offer Fenech a second title try at Jr. Lightweight. This time, Fenech suffered his first loss, when he was knocked out in the eighth round for Nelson to retain the world title. Fenech's TKO loss on March 01, 1992 to Nelson was recognized as the Ring Magazine Upset of the Year. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... Azumah Nelson (born September 19, 1958) is a former boxer and three-time world champion. ... The City of Melbournes coat of arms The central business district of Melbourne, viewed from the north Alternate meanings: Melbourne (disambiguation) Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of 52,117 in the Central... Front cover of the first issue of Ring Magazine Ring Magazine is a boxing magazine that was first published in 1922. ...

After that fight, he fought sporadically. In 1993, he was beaten in seven rounds by knockout by American former world Featherweight champion Calvin Grove, and in 1995, he beat Tialano Tovar, by a knockout in eight at New Jersey. Finally, in what would turn out to be both his last title fight and his last fight, he lost to IBF world Lightweight champion Phillip Holiday of South Africa by a knockout in the second round in 1996. He retired after the bout. Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Calvin Grove (born 1962-08-05 in Coatesville, PA) was a boxer in the Featherweight division. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

Fenech retired with a record of 28 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, with 21 wins by knockout.

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Post Retirement Career

In retirement, Fenech has kept busy, and now he is the owner of a sports clothing brand that carries his name in Australia. In addition, he was inducted in 2002 into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in Canastota, New York. Fenech has become a trainer training such fighters as Hussein Hussein, Sakio Bika, and former IBF flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan. Also see: 2002 (number). ... The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta. ... Canastota is a village located inside the Town of Lenox in Madison County, New York, USA. The population was 4,425 at the 2000 census. ... Sakio Bika (born April 18, 1979 in Douala, Cameroon), is a professional boxer in the Super Middleweight (168lb) division. ... IBF redirects here. ... Vic Darchinyan (Armenian: , born January 7, 1976 in Vanadzor, Armenia) is the former IBF champion of the flyweight division, having lost hist title July 7, 2007 to Nonito Donaire. ...

On January 5, 2004, Fenech was attacked and stabbed by four men in Sydney, receiving facial cuts that required plastic surgery. is the 5th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In June of the same year, the Fenech family home was attacked by shooters; seven bullets were recovered but no one was injured. Australian police believe the two attacks against Fenech are connected, ranging from a bar fight that Fenech had with a gang-member in 2003. The Australian newspaper quoted someone related to a Lebanese gang stating that "they will get him", but Fenech does not believe that the violent events are related. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Australian is a national daily broadsheet newspaper published by Rupert Murdochs News Corporation. ...

In March 2005, Fenech signed to train former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, in an effort to relaunch Tyson's career.^[1] Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the former baseball player, see Mike Tyson (baseball). ...

Despite repeated denials made in the popular press and on his website, Fenech pleaded guilty to his role in the theft of 3 gold watches worth a total of $327 from a Gold Coast boutique. There was clear evidence of his involvement from in-store security cameras, revealing that Fenech actively participated in the incident.^[2] Gold Coast may refer to: // Gold Coast (British colony), British colony on the Gulf of Guinea in west Africa Brandenburger Gold Coast, former German colony Danish Gold Coast, former Danish colony Dutch Gold Coast, former Dutch colony Portuguese Gold Coast, former Portuguese colony Swedish Gold Coast, former Swedish colony Gold...

In March 2008, Fenech - at age 43 - announced a comeback to professional boxing, he has lost 16 kilos and now has a six pack. He will fight Azumah Nelson in what is being built up as a a grudge match on June the 24th 2008 in Melbourne, Australia. A reality series/documentary on Fenech's life will air on channel 9 and fox sports in the weeks leading up to the fight. 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ...

Amateur career

• 1983 Oceanic Flyweight champion
• 1983 3rd place at Flyweight in World Championships in Rome, Italy. Results were:
  • Defeated Marcelino Diaz (Colombia) points
  • Lost to Huh Yong-Mo (South Korea) points
• 1983 3rd place as a Flyweight at Commonwealth Titles in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• 1984 Oceanic Flyweight champion
• 1984 represented Australia as a Flyweight at Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Results were:
  • Defeated Rene Centellas (Bolivia) KO 3
  • Defeated David Mwaba (Tanzania) points
  • Lost to Redzep Redzepovski (Yugoslavia) points

Redzep Redzepovski (born December 14, 1962 in Kumanovo) is a retired flyweight boxer of Macedonian descent, who won the silver medal for Yugoslavia in the flyweight division (< 51kg) at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. ...

See also

• List of boxing triple champions‎

References

• Fenech, the official biography / Grantlee Kieza and Peter Muszkat (1988, ISBN 0-949853-15-1)
• Jeff Fenech: I love youse all / with Terry Smith (1993, ISBN 1-875481-37-0)

• Caricature portrait of Jeff Fenech, 1988 / Spooner
• Jeff Fenech during a training session, 1991 / David Mahony
• Jeff Fenech in tears ..., 1984 / Bruce Howard

External links

• Professional boxing record for Jeff Fenech from Boxrec
• Melbourne newspaper Port Phillip Leader article on Azumah Nelson fight with Jeff Fenech