Zahir Raheem - Revision history

Reenthelawman: adding NABO champions category

2016-05-09T14:10:06Z

adding NABO champions category

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			[[Category: NABO Light Welterweight Champions]]
	[[Category: NABA Featherweight Champions]]		[[Category: NABA Featherweight Champions]]

Ric at 17:11, 9 March 2014

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	In early 2013, Raheem inked with advisor [[Matt Yanofsky]], who in turn signed him with promoter Brian Halquist of Halquist Productions. On March 23, Raheem returned to the ring following a 2 1/2 year layoff and brutalized veteran Santos Pakau in less than six minutes. Raheem put Santos down three times in the second round, forcing a stoppage at 2:20 while showing that he's back with a vengeance to conquer the junior welterweight division.		In early 2013, Raheem inked with advisor [[Matt Yanofsky]], who in turn signed him with promoter Brian Halquist of Halquist Productions. On March 23, Raheem returned to the ring following a 2 1/2 year layoff and brutalized veteran Santos Pakau in less than six minutes. Raheem put Santos down three times in the second round, forcing a stoppage at 2:20 while showing that he's back with a vengeance to conquer the junior welterweight division.

			As of 2014, Raheem trains out of his King Raheem’s Boxing and Cross-Training gym in Atlanta, GA.

	== Amateur Career ==		== Amateur Career ==

Ric at 16:02, 4 November 2013

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	'''Manager:''' Malcolm Lawson<br>		'''Manager:''' Malcolm Lawson<br>
	'''Advisor:''' [[Matt Yanofsky]]		'''Advisor:''' [[Matt Yanofsky]]<br>
			[[:File:Raheem-Howard.jpg\|Photo #2]]

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	As an amateur, Raheem represented the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games, boxing as a Bantamweight. Raheem was eliminated in the 2nd round, after he was stopped in the 1st round.		As an amateur, '''Zahir Raheem''' represented the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games, boxing as a Bantamweight. Raheem was eliminated in the 2nd round, after he was stopped in the 1st round.

	Raheem's professional career did not begin with as much success as many of his Olympic teammates. Boxing as a Featherweight, Raheem was plagued by an infrequent fight schedule, and a southpaw style felt by some as unexciting. Raheem scored his first notable victory in 2002 with an 8th round TKO over faded former world champion [[Luisito Espinosa]]. However the win didn't move his career forward significantly, as Raheem won five bouts over lesser opposition in 2003 and early 2004. On July 17, 2004, Raheem was matched against 2000 U.S. Olympian [[Rocky Juarez]] in Juarez's hometown of Houston, Texas. Raheem lost a unanimous decision to Juarez, as he was knocked down in the 4th round, and had three points deducted for holding. Raheem and others felt that the officiating of local official Robert Gonzalez had been heavily biased against him; as a result, the loss did not damage his career significantly.		Raheem's professional career did not begin with as much success as many of his Olympic teammates. Boxing as a Featherweight, Raheem was plagued by an infrequent fight schedule, and a southpaw style felt by some as unexciting. Raheem scored his first notable victory in 2002 with an 8th round TKO over faded former world champion [[Luisito Espinosa]]. However the win didn't move his career forward significantly, as Raheem won five bouts over lesser opposition in 2003 and early 2004. On July 17, 2004, Raheem was matched against 2000 U.S. Olympian [[Rocky Juarez]] in Juarez's hometown of Houston, Texas. Raheem lost a unanimous decision to Juarez, as he was knocked down in the 4th round, and had three points deducted for holding. Raheem and others felt that the officiating of local official Robert Gonzalez had been heavily biased against him; as a result, the loss did not damage his career significantly.

Yanoboxing at 18:19, 24 March 2013

2013-03-24T18:19:29Z

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	[[Category:American Olympians]]		[[Category:American Olympians]]
	[[Category: NABA Featherweight Champions]]		[[Category: NABA Featherweight Champions]]
	~~[[Category: Ring Magazine Upset of the Year]]~~

Yanoboxing at 18:18, 24 March 2013

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	== Comeback ==		== Comeback ==

	In early 2013, Raheem signed with Brian Halquist Productions and ~~has his sights set on conquering~~ the ~~talent-rich 140 pound~~ division.		In early 2013, Raheem inked with advisor [[Matt Yanofsky]], who in turn signed him with promoter Brian Halquist of Halquist Productions. On March 23, Raheem returned to the ring following a 2 1/2 year layoff and brutalized veteran Santos Pakau in less than six minutes. Raheem put Santos down three times in the second round, forcing a stoppage at 2:20 while showing that he's back with a vengeance to conquer the junior welterweight division.

	== Amateur Career ==		== Amateur Career ==
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	[[Category:American Olympians]]		[[Category:American Olympians]]
	[[Category: NABA Featherweight Champions]]		[[Category: NABA Featherweight Champions]]
			[[Category: Ring Magazine Upset of the Year]]

Yanoboxing at 02:58, 27 January 2013

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			'''Manager:''' Malcolm Lawson<br>
			'''Advisor:''' [[Matt Yanofsky]]

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	As an amateur, Raheem represented the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games, boxing as a Bantamweight. Raheem was eliminated in the 2nd round, after he was stopped in the 1st round.		As an amateur, Raheem represented the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games, boxing as a Bantamweight. Raheem was eliminated in the 2nd round, after he was stopped in the 1st round.
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	Raheem bounced back with a February 2005 win over Jose Quintana, before he landed the biggest fight of his career against former world champion [[Erik Morales]]. Morales was looking to take a tune-up prior to facing [[Manny Pacquiao]] in a high profile rematch. Raheem, not a big puncher, and moving up two weight classes to Lightweight, was given little chance of winning. But Raheem surprised many, as he outboxed and troubled Morales with his movement, on the way to a comfortable decision victory. The upset would later be named "Upset of the Year" by ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine .		Raheem bounced back with a February 2005 win over Jose Quintana, before he landed the biggest fight of his career against former world champion [[Erik Morales]]. Morales was looking to take a tune-up prior to facing [[Manny Pacquiao]] in a high profile rematch. Raheem, not a big puncher, and moving up two weight classes to Lightweight, was given little chance of winning. But Raheem surprised many, as he outboxed and troubled Morales with his movement, on the way to a comfortable decision victory. The upset would later be named "Upset of the Year" by ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine .

	The loss however did not cost Morales his opportunity with Pacquiao, who subsequently stopped him in January 2006. Raheem would subsequently face [[Acelino Freitas]] on April 29, 2006, for the vacant [[WBO]] Lightweight Title. Freitas won a 12-round split decision, handing Raheem his second ~~career~~ loss.		The loss however did not cost Morales his opportunity with Pacquiao, who subsequently stopped him in January 2006. Unable to land a fight with Pacquiao, Raheem would subsequently face [[Acelino Freitas]] on April 29, 2006, for the vacant [[WBO]] Lightweight Title. Freitas won a disputed 12-round split decision, handing Raheem his second ceareer loss. After defeating future world champion [[Cristobal Cruz]] and title challenger [[Ricardo Dominguez]], Raheem faced South Africa's Ali Funeka in an IBF eliminator and was stopped in the fourth round. Although Raheem was down in the second and third rounds, Funeka's knockout punch clearly came after the bell.

			== Comeback ==

			In early 2013, Raheem signed with Brian Halquist Productions and has his sights set on conquering the talent-rich 140 pound division.

	== Amateur Career ==		== Amateur Career ==

Brett at 13:07, 3 February 2012

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==

Sweetscientist at 05:03, 12 August 2009

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	~~Zahir Raheem is currently a contender in the Lightweight division.~~ As an amateur, Raheem represented the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games, boxing as a Bantamweight. Raheem was eliminated in the 2nd round, after he was stopped in the 1st round.		As an amateur, Raheem represented the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games, boxing as a Bantamweight. Raheem was eliminated in the 2nd round, after he was stopped in the 1st round.

	Raheem's professional career did not begin with as much success as many of his Olympic teammates. Boxing as a Featherweight, Raheem was plagued by an infrequent fight schedule, and a southpaw style felt by some as unexciting. Raheem scored his first notable victory in 2002 with an 8th round TKO over faded former world champion [[Luisito Espinosa]]. However the win didn't move his career forward significantly, as Raheem won five bouts over lesser opposition in 2003 and early 2004. On July 17, 2004, Raheem was matched against 2000 U.S. Olympian [[Rocky Juarez]] in Juarez's hometown of Houston, Texas. Raheem lost a unanimous decision to Juarez, as he was knocked down in the 4th round, and had three points deducted for holding. Raheem and others felt that the officiating of local official Robert Gonzalez had been heavily biased against him; as a result, the loss did not damage his career significantly.		Raheem's professional career did not begin with as much success as many of his Olympic teammates. Boxing as a Featherweight, Raheem was plagued by an infrequent fight schedule, and a southpaw style felt by some as unexciting. Raheem scored his first notable victory in 2002 with an 8th round TKO over faded former world champion [[Luisito Espinosa]]. However the win didn't move his career forward significantly, as Raheem won five bouts over lesser opposition in 2003 and early 2004. On July 17, 2004, Raheem was matched against 2000 U.S. Olympian [[Rocky Juarez]] in Juarez's hometown of Houston, Texas. Raheem lost a unanimous decision to Juarez, as he was knocked down in the 4th round, and had three points deducted for holding. Raheem and others felt that the officiating of local official Robert Gonzalez had been heavily biased against him; as a result, the loss did not damage his career significantly.

Reenthelawman: Adding NABA category

2008-08-06T03:17:55Z

Adding NABA category

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	[[Category:American Olympians~~\|Raheem, Zahir~~]]		[[Category:1996 Olympians]]
			[[Category:American Olympians]]
			[[Category: NABA Featherweight Champions]]

Rowdytimothy at 02:20, 1 December 2007

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	Raheem's professional career did not begin with as much success as many of his Olympic teammates. Boxing as a Featherweight, Raheem was plagued by an infrequent fight schedule, and a southpaw style felt by some as unexciting. Raheem scored his first notable victory in 2002 with an 8th round TKO over faded former world champion [[Luisito Espinosa]]. However the win didn't move his career forward significantly, as Raheem won five bouts over lesser opposition in 2003 and early 2004. On July 17, 2004, Raheem was matched against 2000 U.S. Olympian [[Rocky Juarez]] in Juarez's hometown of Houston, Texas. Raheem lost a unanimous decision to Juarez, as he was knocked down in the 4th round, and had three points deducted for holding. Raheem and others felt that the officiating of local official Robert Gonzalez had been heavily biased against him; as a result, the loss did not damage his career significantly.		Raheem's professional career did not begin with as much success as many of his Olympic teammates. Boxing as a Featherweight, Raheem was plagued by an infrequent fight schedule, and a southpaw style felt by some as unexciting. Raheem scored his first notable victory in 2002 with an 8th round TKO over faded former world champion [[Luisito Espinosa]]. However the win didn't move his career forward significantly, as Raheem won five bouts over lesser opposition in 2003 and early 2004. On July 17, 2004, Raheem was matched against 2000 U.S. Olympian [[Rocky Juarez]] in Juarez's hometown of Houston, Texas. Raheem lost a unanimous decision to Juarez, as he was knocked down in the 4th round, and had three points deducted for holding. Raheem and others felt that the officiating of local official Robert Gonzalez had been heavily biased against him; as a result, the loss did not damage his career significantly.

	Raheem bounced back with a February 2005 win over Jose Quintana, before he landed the biggest fight of his career against former world champion [[Erik Morales]]. Morales was looking to take a tune-up prior to facing [[Manny Pacquiao]] in a high profile rematch. Raheem, not a big puncher, and moving up two weight classes to Lightweight, was given little chance of winning. But Raheem surprised many, as he outboxed and troubled Morales with his movement, on the way to a comfortable decision victory. The upset would later be named "Upset of the Year" by [[Ring Magazine]].		Raheem bounced back with a February 2005 win over Jose Quintana, before he landed the biggest fight of his career against former world champion [[Erik Morales]]. Morales was looking to take a tune-up prior to facing [[Manny Pacquiao]] in a high profile rematch. Raheem, not a big puncher, and moving up two weight classes to Lightweight, was given little chance of winning. But Raheem surprised many, as he outboxed and troubled Morales with his movement, on the way to a comfortable decision victory. The upset would later be named "Upset of the Year" by ''[[The Ring Magazine\|The Ring]]'' Magazine .

	The loss however did not cost Morales his opportunity with Pacquiao, who subsequently stopped him in January 2006. Raheem would subsequently face [[Acelino Freitas]] on April 29, 2006, for the vacant [[WBO]] Lightweight Title. Freitas won a 12-round split decision, handing Raheem his second career loss.		The loss however did not cost Morales his opportunity with Pacquiao, who subsequently stopped him in January 2006. Raheem would subsequently face [[Acelino Freitas]] on April 29, 2006, for the vacant [[WBO]] Lightweight Title. Freitas won a 12-round split decision, handing Raheem his second career loss.