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Gary Hinton

Gary Hinton

American boxer

Gary Hinton (born 1956-08-29 in Darby, PA) is a retired American boxer who boxed at light welterweight.

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Professional career

Hinton turned pro in 1978.In 1985 he challenged Aaron Pryor for the IBF light welterweight title and lost a split decision over 15 rounds.[1] When Pryor was stripped of his title for not defending it, he won the vacant IBF light welterweight title with a decision win over Reyes Antonio Cruz in 1986.[2] He lost the title in his first defense to Joe Manley by KO later that year, exactly 12 years after Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman.

Professional boxing record

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References

  1. [1]
    "Aaron Pryor has seen enough of Gary Hinton for..." United Press International. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  2. [2]
    "Gary Hinton of Philadelphia won the vacant..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
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