Nate Miller (born August 3, 1963) was an American
professional boxer
Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by contract. Most professional bouts are supervised by a regulatory autho ...
who competed from 1986 to 2001.
Professional career
He turned pro in 1986 and in 1994 landed a shot at IBF Cruiserweight Title holder
Alfred Cole, but lost a decision. In 1995 he scored a KO victory over
Orlin Norris
Orlin Levance Norris (born October 4, 1965) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 2005. He held the WBA cruiserweight title from 1993 to 1995. As an amateur, he won the National Golden Gloves title. He is the brothe ...
to win the WBA Cruiserweight Title, his first defense was against Argentine boxer Reynaldo Gimenez.
Miller defended the title four times in total before losing the belt to
Fabrice Tiozzo in 1997. He retired in 2001 after losses to Norris,
Thomas Hearns
Thomas Hearns (born October 18, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 2006. Nicknamed the "Motor City Cobra", and more famously "The Hitman", Hearns's tall, slender build and oversized arms and shoulders allowed ...
, and Vincenzo Rossitto.
Professional boxing record
See also
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List of world cruiserweight boxing champions
References
External links
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1963 births
Living people
American male boxers
Boxers from Philadelphia
Cruiserweight boxers
World cruiserweight boxing champions
World Boxing Association champions
African-American boxers