Frankie Randall


Frankie Billy Randall is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 2005. He is a three-time light welterweight world champion, having held the WBA, WBC, and lineal titles between 1994 and 1997. Randall is best known for being the first boxer to defeat Julio César Chávez, whose record at the time of their 1994 fight stood at 89 wins and a draw.

Professional career

Randall, was born in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in Morristown, Tennessee. He turned pro in 1981 after a career as an amateur boxer. He won his pro debut in June of that year, but was inactive in 1982 and did not fight again until February 1983.
Randall fought and won 23 times between 1983 and June 1985, when he fought former and future champ Edwin Rosario and lost a unanimous decision over 10 rounds.
On July 4, 1986, Randall drew with Freddie Pendleton for the USBA regional lightweight title, then watched Pendleton get a title shot instead of him. In October 1987, Randall was knocked out by Mexican lightweight champion Primo Ramos for the NABF regional belt.
Randall then signed with promoter Don King and spent the next six and a half years fighting on the undercards of various championship fights promoted by King. He won all 17 of those fights, and on January 30, 1993, earned another title shot when he knocked out Rosario in the seventh round of a rematch.

Randall vs. Chávez

On January 29, 1994 Randall fought for the title against champion Julio César Chávez, in the grand opening of the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Chávez came into the fight with an 89-0-1 record and was an 18-to-1 favorite.
Randall won the early rounds, and in the middle of the fight began to build a large lead on the scorecards. Chávez then rallied, and by the 10th round, Randall held a narrow lead. Chávez made an illegal low blow that cost Chávez a point. In the 11th round, Randall knocked Chávez down for the first time in his career. Randall was named WBC light welterweight championship on a split decision. Chavez disputed the decision and demanded a rematch. Though clearly beaten, Chávez blamed his loss on the referee who deducted two points from Chávez for low blows. This included one in the eleventh round that made the difference on judge Angel Guzman's card, making the ultimate difference on the scorecards.

Rematch against Chávez

Chávez got a rematch on May 7 of the same year and regained the title from Randall on an eight-round technical split decision. As before, a deducted point played in the outcome of the fight. Chavez was injured in an accidental clash of heads and unable to continue. Randall was docked a point for the incident. Judge Dalby Shirley's scorecard read 76-75 for Chavez; with judge Ray Solis having Chavez winning by a 77-74 margin on his card and judge Tamotsu Tomihara had the fight 76-75 in Randall's favor.
On September 17, Randall was given a shot at the WBA version of the light welterweight title held by Juan Martin Coggi. He beat Coggi, defended his title twice, then lost a rematch to Coggi in January 1996 in a four-round decision in a fight ended early by a clash of heads.
Seven months later, Randall regained the WBA title, beating Coggi by unanimous decision in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He lost it in his first defense, against Khalid Rahilou on January 11, 1997.
After taking 18 months off, Randall came back in an attempt to become a four-time world champ. He won a pair of tune-up fights, then faced contender Oba Carr in February 1999 where Carr beat him on a 10-round unanimous decision.

Third fight against Chávez

On May 22, 2004, Chávez chose Randall for his last fight before going into retirement. Randall lost a 10-round decision to Chávez in Mexico City.

PED allegations

Frankie Randall tested positive for drugs after his fight against Argentine boxer Juan Martin Coggi. The Argentine Boxing Federation claimed that Randall tested positive for multiple drugs, some of the drugs included cocaine and theophylline.

Retirement

Randall announced his retirement on January 1, 2005 after losing a fight to light-middleweight Marco Antonio Rubio. He lost a bout the following month to Mauro Lucero, and another bout later in the year. Randall's final career record is 58 wins, 18 losses and one draw, with 42 wins by way of knockout.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
77Loss58–18–1Craig WeberTKO6, 2:43Jul 15, 2005Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
76Loss58–17–1Mauro LuceroTKO5, 0:10Feb 25, 2005Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, MexicoFor WBC Continental Americas light middleweight title
75Loss58–16–1Marco Antonio RubioKO2, 0:59Jan 1, 2005Auditorio Municipal, Torreón, Mexico
74Loss58–15–1Julio César ChávezUD10May 22, 2004Plaza de Toros, Mexico City, Mexico
73Loss58–14–1Fernando HernandezTKO3, 2:56Nov 26, 2003Ramada O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.For vacant WBA–NABA light middleweight title
72Win58–13–1Patrick ThornsSD6Jun 12, 2003Ramada O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
71Loss57–13–1Peter Manfredo Jr.TKO7 Oct 4, 2002Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.For vacant IBU light middleweight title
70Win57–12–1Fernando HernandezDQ5 Aug 16, 2002Ramada O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.Hernandez disqualified for low blows
69Win56–12–1Alberto MercedesUD6Jun 7, 2002Ramada O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
68Loss55–12–1Chantel StancielRTD8, 3:00Oct 19, 2001Hilton, Washington, D.C., U.S.
67Loss55–11–1José Antonio RiveraKO10, 1:28Aug 24, 2001Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBA–NABA welterweight title
66Loss55–10–1Ángel HernándezTKO4, 2:26Jun 14, 2001Ramada O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
65Loss55–9–1Quirino GarciaTKO7 Mar 2, 2001[Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
64Loss55–8–1Antonio Margarito4, 3:00Dec 10, 2000Shrine Building, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
63Loss55–7–1Michele PiccirilloUD12Dec 18, 1999Padua, ItalyFor WBU welterweight title
62Loss55–6–1Oba CarrUD10Feb 13, 1999Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
61Win55–5–1Juan SoberanesTKO6 Oct 17, 1998CasaBlanca Resort, Mesquite, Nevada, U.S.
60Win54–5–1Danny SanchezTKO5, 2:32Jul 10, 1998Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
59Loss53–5–1Khalid RahilouTKO11, 0:58Jan 11, 1997Nashville Arena, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Lost WBA light welterweight title
58Win53–4–1Juan Martin CoggiUD12Aug 16, 1996Sociedad Alemana de Gimnasia de Villa Ballester, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWon WBA light welterweight title
57Loss52–4–1Juan Martin CoggiTD5, 1:15Jan 13, 1996Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Lost WBA light welterweight title;
Split TD after Coggi could not continue from an accidental head clash
56Win52–3–1Jose Rafael BarbozaSD12Jun 16, 1995Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, FranceRetained WBA light welterweight title
55Win51–3–1Rodney MooreTKO7, 1:43Dec 10, 1994Estadio de Béisbol, Monterrey, MexicoRetained WBA light welterweight title
54Win50–3–1Juan Martin CoggiUD12Sep 17, 1994MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBA light welterweight title
53Loss49–3–1Julio César Chávez8, 2:57May 7, 1994MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC and lineal light welterweight titles;
Split TD after Chávez was cut from an accidental head clash
52Win49–2–1Julio César Chávez12Jan 29, 1994MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC and lineal light welterweight titles
51Win48–2–1Francisco LopezTKO3Oct 23, 1993Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
50Win47–2–1Sergio ZambranoKO4, 2:41May 7, 1993Sands Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
49Win46–2–1Edwin RosarioTKO7, 2:03Jan 30, 1993The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
48Win45–2–1Juan Carlos NunezTKO2, 0:50Sep 12, 1992Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
47Win44–2–1Refugio GuerreroKO3, 2:59Aug 1, 1992Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
46Win43–2–1Juan ZunigaTKO4, 2:07Nov 29, 1991The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
45Win42–2–1Martin CruzKO1Jun 8, 1991Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
44Win41–2–1Rodolfo AguilarPTS8Mar 29, 1991Casino, Deauville, France
43Win40–2–1Jerry PageUD10Aug 17, 1989The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
42Win39–2–1Roger BrownUD10Jun 15, 1989Woodling Gym, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
41Win38–2–1Martin RojasTKO7May 12, 1989St. John's Sheraton, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
40Win37–2–1Derrick McGuireUD10Apr 22, 1989The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
39Win36–2–1Eduardo LucianoTKO1, 1:54Dec 1, 1988Gleason's Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
38Win35–2–1Dwayne BrooksTKO2Oct 22, 1988Sports Arena, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.
37Win34–2–1Anthony RorieKO2Jul 28, 1988The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
36Win33–2–1Sebastian WilburnKO1, 2:57May 10, 1988Swingos Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
35Win32–2–1Ricardo CardenasTKO1 Mar 18, 1988Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
34Loss31–2–1Primo RamosKO2, 2:30Oct 28, 1987Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.For vacant NABF lightweight title
33Win31–1–1Tim BurgessUD10Jun 9, 1987Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
32Win30–1–1Joe EdensTKO3 May 9, 1987Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.
31Win29–1–1Shelton LeBlancTKO5, 3:00Mar 25, 1987Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30Win28–1–1Al MartinoTKO2, 1:36Jan 16, 1987Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
29Win27–1–1Aldemar MosqueraKO3, 2:32Oct 2, 1986Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28Draw26–1–1Freddie Pendleton12Jul 4, 1986Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For vacant USBA lightweight title
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