Robbie Regan was born on 30 August 1968 and is a Welsh former professional boxing world champion who competed from 1989 to 1996.
10 Facts About Robbie Regan
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Robbie Regan held the WBO bantamweight title in 1996, the IBF interim flyweight title in 1995, and once challenged for the WBO flyweight title in 1995.
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Robbie Regan made his professional debut on 19 August 1989, with a points draw against Eric George in Cardiff, Wales.
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Robbie Regan lost the title in his first defence against Francis Ampofo on 3 September 1991, via eleventh round technical knockout, suffering the first loss of his professional career.
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Robbie Regan regained the British flyweight title in a rematch against Ampofo 3 months later on 17 December 1991, winning by twelve round points decision.
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On 14 November 1992, Robbie Regan defeated European champion Salvatore Fanni, capturing the EBU European flyweight title via unanimous decision.
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On 17 June 1995, Robbie Regan made his first attempt at a world championship by challenging Alberto Jimenez for his WBO flyweight title at the National Ice Rink in Cardiff, Wales, losing via ninth round stoppage.
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On 16 December 1995, Robbie Regan fought Ferid Ben Jeddou at the Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff, Wales, winning by second round knockout to capture the IBF interim flyweight title.
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Robbie Regan made a second attempt at a world championship on 26 April 1996, challenging two-weight world champion Daniel Jimenez for his WBO bantamweight title, again at the Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff.
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Robbie Regan won by unanimous decision, capturing the WBO title in what would be his final fight.