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Jeff Chandler (boxer)

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Jeff Chandler
Born (1956-09-03) September 3, 1956 (age 68)
Other namesJoltin
Statistics
Weight(s)Bantamweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach71+12 in (182 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins33
Wins by KO18
Losses2
Draws2

"Joltin'" Jeff Chandler (born September 3, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former boxer. Chandler reigned as the Lineal and WBA world Bantamweight Champion from November 1980 to April 1984.

Professional boxing career

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The 5'7" (67 inches - 1.70 metres) tall Philadelphian began his professional career with a four-round draw in 1976 after only two amateur bouts. Chandler then began a four-year string of victories culminating in a challenge for the world's lineal and WBA 118-pound championship held by Julian Solís. On November 14, 1980, Chandler won the title by a fourteenth-round knockout in Miami, becoming the first American fighter to hold the bantamweight crown in over 30 years.

Chandler's first defence was against former champion Jorge Luján, winning on points in fifteen rounds. He then travelled to Japan to face Asian champion Eljiro Murata, and although he was almost floored in the early rounds, Chandler came back to hold his title with a draw. Many ringside observers felt Chandler deserved a clear points victory. With his status in the boxing world rising, Chandler followed this up with a repeat victory over Solis, this time in seven rounds.[1] Chandler finished 1981 against Murata, earning a thirteenth-round knockout rematch win.

In March 1982, Chandler faced the only opponent who ever defeated him as an amateur, fellow Philadelphian Johnny Carter. The tables were turned this time as he scored a sixth-round knockout on national television. Soon after, Chandler was sidelined by an injury sustained in a street-fight. During a traffic altercation in Philadelphia, he was stabbed on the right shoulder with a broken bottle, leaving a distinctive circular scar, but doing no permanent damage. Chandler went on to defend his title by beating Miguel Iriarte before finishing 1982.

In 1983, Chandler ventured into the Super bantamweight ranks, winning a ten-round decision over Hector Cortez. He then faced tough Angelino Oscar Muniz in another non-title bout. Muniz took the fight to Chandler, winning narrowly on points over ten rounds, Chandler's first defeat in the professional ranks. He defended once more against Murata (another knockout, in the tenth round), then faced Muniz again, this time with the title on the line. A severe cut over Muniz's eye brought a stoppage in the seventh round, enabling Chandler to retain his belt by a seventh-round technical knockout.

On April 7, 1984, Chandler faced the undefeated contender Richie Sandoval. This time his skills were not enough to stop an eager young foe. Sandoval took the title with a fifteenth-round knockout. This turned out to be Chandler's last fight. He elected to have surgery on cataracts that had been diagnosed the year before. Rather than risk blindness, Chandler retired from boxing.

He finished his career with a record of 33 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws. Jeff Chandler provided boxing fans with many memorable performances. In 2000, he was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame at Canastota, New York.[2]

Professional boxing record

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37 fights 33 wins 2 losses
By knockout 18 1
By decision 15 1
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
37 Loss 33–2–2 Richie Sandoval TKO 15 (15) Apr 7, 1984 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
36 Win 33–1–2 Oscar Muniz TKO 7 (15) Dec 17, 1983 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
35 Win 32–1–2 Eijiro Murata TKO 10 (15) Sep 11, 1983 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
34 Loss 31–1–2 Oscar Muniz SD 10 Jul 23, 1983 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33 Win 31–0–2 Hector Cortez UD 10 May 22, 1983 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Win 30–0–2 Gaby Canizales UD 15 Mar 13, 1983 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
31 Win 29–0–2 Miguel Iriarte TKO 9 (15) Oct 27, 1982 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
30 Win 28–0–2 Johnny Carter TKO 6 (15) Mar 27, 1982 Civic Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
29 Win 27–0–2 Eijiro Murata TKO 13 (15) Dec 10, 1981 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
28 Win 26–0–2 Julian Solís KO 7 (15) Jul 25, 1981 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
27 Draw 25–0–2 Eijiro Murata SD 15 Apr 5, 1981 Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
26 Win 25–0–1 Jorge Luján UD 15 Jan 31, 1981 Franklin Plaza Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
25 Win 24–0–1 Julian Solís TKO 14 (15) Nov 14, 1980 Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. Won WBA and The Ring bantamweight titles
24 Win 23–0–1 Gustavo Martinez KO 8 (10) Jul 31, 1980 Resorts International Rutland Room, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Win 22–0–1 Gilberto Villacana RTD 4 (10) Jul 12, 1980 Resorts International Hotel & Casino, Superstar Theatre, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 21–0–1 Andres Hernandez UD 12 Mar 29, 1980 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained USBA and NABF bantamweight titles
21 Win 20–0–1 Javier Flores TKO 10 (12) Feb 1, 1980 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won NABF bantamweight title
20 Win 19–0–1 Francisco Alvarado KO 7 (10) Dec 4, 1979 Forum, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S.
19 Win 18–0–1 Baby Kid Chocolate TKO 9 (12) Sep 26, 1979 Forum, Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S. Won vacant USBA bantamweight title
18 Win 17–0–1 Alberto Cruz TKO 3 (10) Jul 31, 1979 Steel Pier Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Win 16–0–1 Justo Garcia UD 10 May 14, 1979 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16 Win 15–0–1 Davey Vasquez UD 10 Apr 3, 1979 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 14–0–1 Rafael Gandarilla TKO 9 (10) Dec 5, 1978 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 13–0–1 Andre Torres UD 10 Oct 24, 1978 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13 Win 12–0–1 Sergio Reyes UD 8 Aug 24, 1978 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
12 Win 11–0–1 Roque Moreno TKO 5 (8) Jun 19, 1978 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
11 Win 10–0–1 Jose Luis Garcia KO 5 (6) May 24, 1978 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Win 9–0–1 Tony Hernandez KO 2 (6) Mar 14, 1978 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Win 8–0–1 Tony Reed UD 8 Oct 25, 1977 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, U.S.
8 Win 7–0–1 John Glover PTS 6 Jun 15, 1977 Wagner Ballroom, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7 Win 6–0–1 Fernando Sanchez PTS 6 Feb 21, 1977 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 Tony Stokes PTS 4 Nov 30, 1976 Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
5 Win 4–0–1 Larry Huffin TKO 3 (4) Oct 14, 1976 Fournier Hall, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
4 Win 3–0–1 John Glover PTS 4 Aug 6, 1976 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 2–0–1 Michael Frazier PTS 4 Jun 8, 1976 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, U.S.
2 Win 1–0–1 Chico Vivas PTS 4 Apr 13, 1976 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, U.S.
1 Draw 0–0–1 Mike Dowling PTS 4 Feb 25, 1976 Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jeff Chandler beat Julian Solis last November for the..." United Press International. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "Twelve to enter boxing's hall today". The Ledger. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Roberto Rubaldino
NABF bantamweight champion
February 1, 1980 – 1980
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Oscar Muniz
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA bantamweight champion
November 14, 1980 – April 7, 1984
Succeeded by
The Ring bantamweight champion
November 14, 1980 – April 7, 1984