Travis Kauffman was born on August 21,1985 and is an American former professional boxer.
19 Facts About Travis Kauffman
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In 2005, Travis Kauffman was undefeated in international tournaments, which include a finals win over 2000 Olympic bronze medalist Vugar Alakbarov, in a fight in which Travis Kauffman fought southpaw due to an ailing right wrist.
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On December 5,2008, Travis Kauffman made his national TV debut with a third-round knockout of once-beaten Malachy Farrell on ShoBox: The New Generation.
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Travis Kauffman followed up with a pair of early knockouts against clubfighters Cliff Couser and southpaw Livin Castillo.
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Travis Kauffman asked Grano for a rematch but was turned down several times.
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Travis Kauffman then fought Mike Miller, winning a shut-out unanimous decision.
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Travis Kauffman followed this up with a two-round knockout of Chris Koval and picked up the WBF intertitle.
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Travis Kauffman was released by Empire and then re-signed in 2012 with the same promoter using the name Greg Cohen Promotions.
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Travis Kauffman then fought Sean Williams, whom he knocked out in one round.
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Travis Kauffman fought Charles Davis, winning a seven-round UD, as the fight was stopped due to rain.
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Travis Kauffman won an eight-round unanimous decision over Arron Lyons in August 2013.
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Travis Kauffman fought Jason Barnett on November 30,2013, breaking his ribs in the fight but earning a first-round knockout win and the WBU interim heavyweight title.
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Travis Kauffman took on Vincent Thompson on January 25,2014, out-working him over ten rounds and winning the WBA federation title that became Travis Kauffman's third minor belt.
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Travis Kauffman has started to work with trainer Nassim Richardson and has help from Al Cole, a former cruiserweight title holder.
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At Santander Arena, in his hometown of Reading, Pennsylvania on September 9,2016, Travis Kauffman scored a second-round TKO over Josh Gormley.
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On March 17,2017, Travis Kauffman fought Amir Mansour in a Fight of the Year candidate, losing via split decision.
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Travis Kauffman then faced former interim WBA Heavyweight Champion Luis Ortiz, in his second fight since being handed his first professional defeat at the hands of Deontay Wilder.
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Travis Kauffman adopted and raised two children who are now older, Julius and Neveah.
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In 2004, Travis Kauffman was arrested after selling marijuana to an undercover police officer.