Nathaniel "Nate" Campbell III was born on March 7,1972 and is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2014, and currently works as a TV host and gym owner of Galaxxy Boxing Refuge.
17 Facts About Nate Campbell
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Nate Campbell won his first 23 fights, setting up a bout with cagey veteran Joel Casamayor in 2003.
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Some commentators even stated that Nate Campbell had won that closely fought match.
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Nonetheless, Nate Campbell stormed back on the scene in 2005 with a big win over undefeated prospect Almazbek "Kid Diamond" Raiymkulov.
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Nate Campbell was the underdog coming into the fight, as Diaz was considered too strong and too technically sound.
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The first 7 rounds were heavily contested but from the 8th round afterwards, Nate Campbell completely controlled the fight as Diaz's eyes began swelling.
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On January 10,2009, Nate Campbell vacated his WBA lightweight title because of concerns regarding sanctioning fees and proposed mandatory defenses.
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Just as Guzman had trouble making weight, Nate Campbell experienced a similar problem as he was supposed to defend his IBF and WBO lightweight crowns against Ali Funeka on February 14,2009.
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On weigh-in Nate Campbell was more than 2 pounds over the weight limit.
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Nate Campbell stated that he will be moving up to the 140 pound junior welterweight division after the bout.
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In December 2009 Nate Campbell was granted a release from Don King Productions, and signed a new promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions.
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Nate Campbell fought Victor Ortiz on May 15,2010, at the Madison Square Garden in New York.
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On November 29,2010, Nate Campbell announced his retirement from boxing.
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Nate Campbell continued being active fighting a month later, winning against Sherzod Nazarov in an 8-round UD.
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On March 24,2012, Nate Campbell won by TKO in 9 rounds in the Dominican Republic against "Mermelada" Cayo.
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Nate Campbell is the gym owner and head coach of his gym, Galaxxy Boxing Refuge, in his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida.
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Nate Campbell is the TV show host of Experience The Galaxxy with Nate Campbell.