Terron Millett (born June 28, 1968) is an American former

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who competed from 1993 to 2003, holding the

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light welterweight title from 1999 to 2000. As an amateur, he was a

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champion.

Amateur career

Millett was the 1991 National Golden Gloves Light welterweight champion.

Professional career

Millett made his professional debut in 1993, defeating Louis Saucedo. He won the IBF light welterweight title on February 20, 1999, upsetting

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via fifth-round

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(TKO) at Madison Square Garden. He defended the title against Virgil McClendon, courtesy of a 12th-round TKO, but was stripped of his belt.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Millett, Terron Boxers from Colorado International Boxing Federation champions Welterweight boxers 1968 births Living people American male boxers Sportspeople from Colorado Springs, Colorado World light-welterweight boxing champions