Jesse Hart


Jesse Hart is an American professional boxer who has challenged twice for the WBO super middleweight title; firstly in 2017 and again in 2018.

Early life and amateur career

Jesse Hart is the son of former Philly middleweight contender Eugene Hart. Eugene trains his son to this day. In 2011, Hart won the National Golden Gloves Championships, and the US National Championships at Middleweight. He was, at one time, the number one rated amateur boxer at Middleweight in the US. Hart failed to qualify to the 2012 Summer Olympics, losing to Terrell Gausha on countback at the final match of the US Olympic Trials. Hart accumulated an 85-11 record as an amateur.

Professional career

Early career

Hart turned pro in June 2012, signing with promotional outfit Top Rank. Hart won his first 16 fights against mediocre opposition, with 13 wins coming by way of knockout. In May 2015, Hart fought Mike Jimenez in the undercard of Mayweather-Pacquiao. Hart won in dominant fashion, breaking Jimenez down before winning by technical knockout in round 6. With the win, Hart claimed the USBA and the NABO super middleweight titles. Hart defended his North American titles four times against the likes of Dashon Johnson and Andrew Hernandez. Johnson gave Hart an extremely tough fight, despite the former's 19-18-3 record going into the fight. Hart seemed to tire in the latter half of the fight and Johnson dropped Hart in the final round. In the end, Hart took the win by unanimous decision.

Ramírez vs. Hart

Jesse Hart reached an agreement to fight WBO world champion Gilberto Ramírez on September 22, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. On August 22, the fight was made official and an announcement was made for the venue. The fight was to take place at the Convention Center.
In front of 4,103 fans, Ramírez retained his WBO super middleweight title in a hard-fought battle against a game Hart, which went the 12 round distance. The final judges scorecards were 115-112, 115-112, and 114-113 in favour of Ramírez. He started off strong, dropping Hart in round 2 following a left uppercut, which Hart did not see coming. Hart beat the count and survived the round. In round 4, Hart took tremendous punishment, but managed to stay on his feet. The last 6 rounds saw the fight turnaround in favour of Hart. He landed many power shots to the head of Ramírez, who held his own. Ramírez seemed to have tired out during the closing rounds. Round 11 saw Hart rock Ramírez badly, but not realizing that his legs had given way, thus failing to go for the finish. Had Hart not been dropped in round 2, the fight would have ended via majority decision. After the fight, Ramírez said, "This one was for all the Dreamers, all the people of Mexico and what they are going through with the earthquake. The plan was push, push, push and put a lot of pressure on him and keep him off balance. I wanted to put on a really big body attack every round. There was nothing easy in this fight." Hart was humble in defeat, "I take nothing away from him. He's a good champ. He has my respect. The knockdown was my fault. Zurdo's a really good fighter." Ramírez landed 220 punches from 690 thrown, this included 40 of his 70 power shots thrown. Hart landed 132 of his 497 thrown.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss26–3 Joe Smith Jr.SD10Jan 11, 2020Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S..png" />
28Win26–2 Sullivan BarreraUD10Jun 15, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
27Loss25–2 Gilberto RamirezMD12Dec 14, 2018 Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.For WBO super middleweight title
26Win25–1 Mike GavronskiTKO3, 0:52Aug 18, 2018 Ocean Resort Casino, Atlantic City, U.SRetained NABF super middleweight title
25Win24–1 Demond NicholsonTKO7, 2:26Apr 28, 2018 Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, U.SWon vacant NABF super middleweight title
24Win23–1 Thomas AwimbonoTKO1, 1:28Feb 3, 2018 Bank of America Center, Corpus Christi, U.S.
23Loss22–1 Gilberto RamírezUD12Sep 22, 2017 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.For WBO super middleweight title
22Win22–0 Alan CampaTKO5, 0:44Apr 8, 2017 MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, Maryland, U.S.Retained USBA and NABO super middleweight titles
21Win21–0 Andrew HernandezTKO3, 1:59Nov 4, 2016 Treasure Island Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA and NABO super middleweight titles
20Win20–0 Dashon JohnsonUD10Mar 18, 2016 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained USBA and NABO super middleweight titles
19Win19–0 Andrik SaraleguiTKO1, 0:54Dec 12, 2015 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
18Win18–0 Aaron Pryor Jr.TKO9, 2:51Sep 11, 2015 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA and NABO super middleweight titles
17Win17–0 Mike JimenezTKO6, 2:13May 2, 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained NABF junior super middleweight title
Won vacant USBA and vacant NABO super middleweight titles
16Win16–0 Samuel MillerTKO2, 2:07Dec 13, 2014 2300 Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15Win15–0 Roberto AcevedoKO4, 1:15Oct 4, 2014 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Win14–0 Shujaa El AminTKO6, 1:36Jun 14, 2014 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0 Samuel ClarksonUD8Apr 11, 2014 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0 Derrick FindleyUD6Jan 25, 2014 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, U.S.
11Win11–0 Tyrell HendrixTKO1, 1:20Dec 7, 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win10–0 Terrence WilsonKO1, 1:57Sep 28, 2013 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, U.S.
9Win9–0 Steven TynerTKO1, 1:20Aug 10, 2013 Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, U.S.
8Win8–0 Eddie HunterTKO2, 1:17Jul 12, 2013 Bally's Event Center, Atlantic City, U.S.
7Win7–0 Thomas TurnerTKO1, 2:15Jun 1, 2013 Radio City Music Hall, New York, U.S.
6Win6–0 Marlon FarrTKO3, 1:33Apr 13, 2013 Temple University McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, U.S.
5Win5–0 Steven TynerUD4Dec 8, 2012 Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, U.S.
4Win4–0 Joshua MeyersTKO3, 2:01Nov 10, 2012 Harrah's Philadelphia, Chester, U.S.
3Win3–0 Lekan ByfieldKO1, 0:48Sep 14, 2012 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0 Steven ChadwickTKO1, 2:38Jul 7, 2012 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, U.S.
1Win1–0 Manuel EastmanTKO1, 0:33Jun 9, 2012 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, U.S.