Keith Mullings (8 January 1968 – 29 May 2021) was a Jamaican

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who competed from 1993 to 2001.

Professional career

Mullings turned pro in 1993 and challenged

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for the IBF light middleweight title in 1997, but lost a

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. Most of Mullings losses were close or controversial, until late in his career. In Dec of 1997, Mullings shocked the world with a ninth round TKO over WBC and lineal light middleweight champion

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. After one defense, he lost the belt to

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in 1999 via majority decision in the opponent's hometown of

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. Later that year he took on former Olympian David Reid for the WBA light middleweight title, but lost a decision. In 2000 he lost a decision to

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, and retired in 2001, after his only knockout loss.

Professional boxing record

Later life & death

Mullings had been working as a trainer in Peekskill, NY, prior to his death, at age 53. No cause was given, with the announcement.

References

External links

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Keith Mullings - CBZ Profile
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Professional career

Professional boxing record

Later life & death

See also

References

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