Vince Phillips


Vincent Edwards "Vince" Phillips is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2007. He held the IBF junior welterweight title from 1997 to 1999, notably scoring an upset victory against then-undefeated Kostya Tszyu to become champion.

Amateur career

As an amateur, Phillips won the U.S. National Golden Gloves in 1985, and the U.S. National Championships in 1985 and 1986, all in the lightweight division.

Professional career

Phillips made his professional debut on February 28, 1989, stopping Octavio Guardado in two rounds. He would win his next 27 fights until losing to Anthony Jones November 18, 1993, due to cuts in the seventh round. On April 12, 1996, Phillips made his first world title challenge by facing WBA welterweight champion Ike Quartey, but was stopped in three rounds. A year later, on May 31, 1997, he scored a major upset by defeating then-unbeaten world champion Kostya Tszyu to win the IBF junior welterweight title, which was named the Upset of the Year by The Ring magazine. Phillips made three successful title defenses throughout 1997 and 1998, until a fifth-round stoppage loss to Terron Millett on February 20, 1999. He would fight for another eight years, albeit never again for a world title, and ended his career with a ten-round unanimous decision loss to Alisultan Nadirbegov on May 6, 2007.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
61Loss48–12–1Alisultan NadirbegovUD10May 6, 2007Arsenal Stadium, Tula, Russia
60Loss48–11–1Jesús Soto KarassRTD9, 3:00Jun 2, 2006Envy Nightclub, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Lost WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
59Loss48–10–1Jesse FelicianoMD10Mar 17, 2006The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
58Win48–9–1Kelson PintoTD5, 3:00Oct 13, 2005Convention Center, Ontario, California, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title;
Majority TD after Phillips was cut from an accidental head clash
57Win47–9–1Mauro LuceroKO2, 2:05Jun 3, 2005Poliforo Juan Gabriel, Ciudad Juárez, MexicoWon WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
56Loss46–9–1Alex BunemaSD12Mar 24, 2005Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley, Idaho, U.S.For WBC Continental Americas super welterweight title
55Win46–8–1Dumont Welliver8, 3:00Nov 4, 2004Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Worley, Idaho, U.S.Unanimous TD after Phillips could not continue from an accidental head clash
54Win45–8–1Paulino AvitiaTKO5 Jul 23, 2004Warnors Theatre, Fresno, California, U.S.
53Loss44–8–1Ricky HattonUD12Apr 5, 2003MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor WBU light welterweight title
52Loss44–7–1Sharmba MitchellMD10Nov 9, 2002Coca-Cola Event Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
51Win44–6–1Nick AcevedoUD10Mar 29, 2002Paris Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
50Win43–6–1Carlito BrosasTKO3, 2:19Nov 3, 2001MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
49Win42–6–1Marlon HaynesTKO7, 2:12Jun 23, 2001Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
48Loss41–6–1Ray Oliveira12Dec 22, 2000Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.For vacant NABF light welterweight title
47Win41–5–1Pedro SaizTKO5, 3:00Aug 31, 2000Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
46Draw40–5–1Ricky Quiles12Apr 29, 2000Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.For WBO–NABO light welterweight title
45Loss40–5Vernon ForrestUD12Jan 22, 2000The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For NABF welterweight title
44Win40–4Angel BeltreKO3, 1:33Dec 10, 1999Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
43Loss39–4Terron MillettTKO5, 1:58Feb 20, 1999Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Lost IBF light welterweight title
42Win39–3Alfonso SanchezKO1, 2:30Mar 14, 1998Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained IBF light welterweight title
41Win38–3Freddie PendletonTKO10, 0:41Dec 13, 1997Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.Retained IBF light welterweight title
40Win37–3Micky WardTKO3, 2:49Aug 9, 1997The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Retained IBF light welterweight title
39Win36–3Kostya TszyuTKO10, 1:22May 31, 1997Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won IBF light welterweight title
38Loss35–3Romallis EllisSD10Jan 11, 1997Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
37Win35–2Juan Carlos RodriguezTKO5 Oct 28, 1996Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
36Win34–2Jerry Smith3, 3:00Jun 16, 1996Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
35Loss33–2Ike QuarteyTKO3, 2:31Apr 12, 1996Atlantis Casino, Sint Maarten, Netherlands AntillesFor WBA welterweight title
34Win33–1Mauro GutierrezKO3, 1:35Oct 28, 1995Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
33Win32–1Omar FloresTKO1, 2:19Sep 25, 1995Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
32Win31–1Jaime BalboaUD10Jul 24, 1995Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
31Win30–1Rene Francisco HerreraUD10May 22, 1995Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
30Win29–1Jose FloresTKO4, 2:51Dec 3, 1994Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
29Loss28–1Anthony JonesTKO7, 1:16Nov 18, 1993The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
28Win28–0Walid UnderwoodUD8Sep 24, 1993Parkers Ballroom, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
27Win27–0Julio FloresTKO1, 2:50Jan 16, 1993Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
26Win26–0Juan SoberanesKO6 Jul 23, 1992Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
25Win25–0Tyrone DownesTKO7, 1:01Jun 11, 1992Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24Win24–0Harold BrazierUD12Apr 9, 1992Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won IBF Inter-Continental light welterweight title
23Win23–0Tim BrooksTKO3 Jan 26, 1992Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
22Win22–0Jesus RojasTKO6, 2:01Dec 7, 1991Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
21Win21–0David Taylor10May 10, 1991John O'Donnell Stadium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
20Win20–0Mike JohnsonTKO5, 1:18Apr 7, 1991Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
19Win19–0Benjie MarquezTKO4, 2:18Feb 15, 1991Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18Win18–0Tim BondsUD8Jan 6, 1991Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
17Win17–0Victorio BelcherSD10Nov 29, 1990Horizon Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
16Win16–0Derrick McGuireTKO2, 1:12Oct 11, 1990Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
15Win15–0William HernandezTKO6, 0:32Jul 27, 1990Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
14Win14–0Terry FordUD8Jun 15, 1990Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
13Win13–0Martin QuirozTKO5, 2:46May 24, 1990Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12Win12–0Heriberto RuizTKO4, 1:43Apr 12, 1990Harrah's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
11Win11–0Howard Stewart6Jan 12, 1990Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win10–0Santos MorenoUD4Dec 7, 1989The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
9Win9–0Dwayne PetersonTKO7, 2:46Nov 21, 1989Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Jose Luis NinoKO1, 2:30Oct 10, 1989Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
7Win7–0Jorge Hernandez6Aug 29, 1989Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Jorge RiveraTKO5, 1:55Aug 1, 1989Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
5Win5–0John EdwardsKO2, 0:45Jul 18, 1989Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4Win4–0Jose Luis GonzalezKO1, 2:09Jun 27, 1989Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0Ricardo LunaKO1, 1:08May 16, 1989Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
2Win2–0Enrique Ventura1, 0:58Apr 25, 1989Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
1Win1–0Octavio Guardado2, 1:14Feb 28, 1989Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.