Vivian Harris

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Name: Vivian Harris
Alias: Vicious
Birth Name: Ivan Vivian Harris
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Birthplace: Georgetown, Guyana
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 180cm
Reach: 188cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Notes

  • Harris began boxing at the age of 12 after being challenged by a schoolmate.
  • Harris seized the Guyana junior championships three times from 1991-1993, and then was selected as Guyana's #1 amateur boxer in 1993.
  • Moved to Brooklyn, NY at age 16 to live with his mother and older brother, former middleweight contender, Wayne Harris.
  • In 1994, after moving to New York, Harris tested his technical skills against American boxers.
  • Harris excelled in U.S. amateur competition, compiling a record of 45-5 with 32 KO's.
  • In 1995, he captured the Metros championship, while in 1997 he won the New York Golden Gloves.


Preceded by:
Diosbelys Hurtado
Regular Champion
WBA Light Welterweight Champion
2002 Oct 19 – 2005 Jun 25
Regular Champion
Succeeded by:
Carlos Maussa