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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 brother of retired former champion Terry Norris.

Orlin Norris
Statistics
Real nameOrlin Levance Norris
Nickname(s)Night Train/The Juice
Weight(s)
  • Cruiserweight
  • Heavyweight
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1965-10-04) October 4, 1965 (age 57)
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights70
Wins57
Wins by KO30
Losses10
Draws1
No contests2

Professional career



Heavyweight contender


Norris turned pro in 1986 as a heavyweight and became a highly ranked and much avoided contender. In 1988 he won the NABF heavyweight title with a decision over the towering Larry Alexander, and followed it up with more easy points wins over respected challengers Renaldo Snipes, Jesse Ferguson, and ex-world champion Greg Page (boxer).

Page had been considered as an opponent for Evander Holyfield; however, after defeating Page, the shot was not offered to Norris. In 1990 he was outboxed by crafty ex-world champion Tony Tubbs (a decision later changed to a no-decision after Tubbs tested positive for an illegal substance), and followed up that momentum killer with a further loss, an 8th-round TKO to hard hitting Bert Cooper, where Norris was decked in the 8th round and twisted his knee, unable to continue.

In 1990 Norris regained some ground by beating future world champion Oliver McCall by split decision, and in 1991 regained his NABF title with a first-round knockout of Lionel Washington. He defended the title against ex-world champion Tony Tucker; however, he lost on a controversial split decision, after it appeared Norris had outboxed his giant opponent rather easily.


Cruiserweight World Champion


After the Tucker performance, Norris struggled to find contenders who would risk fighting him, and was forced to move down a division, into the cruiserweights. Having won the USBA belt in that division, in 1993 Norris beat Marcelo Victor Figueroa to capture the vacant WBA cruiserweight title[1] and went on to successfully defend the title five times, including two wins over Arthur Williams and a victory over Adolpho Washington (two future world champs). Norris also retained his WBA Cruiserweight title in Mexico with a crushing win over fellow American James Heath.

In 1995 the weight draining caught up with Norris, as a very sluggish, strange performance saw him lose his belt to Nate Miller via 8th-round KO in London, England. Norris was hospitalised after the fight although he checked himself out the following morning.


Return to heavyweight


In 1996 he moved back up to heavyweight and scored a revenge win over an aging Tony Tucker. However, a long legal battle with Don King saw him lose his WBA mandatory #1 challenger status and instead of a challenge to King-promoted champion Evander Holyfield,[2] Norris was forced to fight 6'7" King-managed heavyweight Henry Akinwande in an eliminator. Akinwande stayed at long range and scraped a decision over Norris. Once again a heavyweight title fight escaped Norris.

In 1999 he travelled to the UK and demolished colourful prospect Pele Reid in one round, but Herbie Hide pulled out of a WBO title fight with Norris at the last minute.

Norris fought Mike Tyson in 1999. After the first round ended, Tyson knocked Norris down with a left hook and Norris injured his knee when he went down, although he walked back to his corner in a normal manner, showing no discomfort. Norris said he was unable to continue the fight and the bout was ruled a no contest. After the fight, Norris received an MRI scan at the Valley Hospital Medical Center and was diagnosed with a dislocated kneecap. Nevada State Athletic Commission physician Dr. Flip Homansky confirmed that the scan "clearly shows the path his kneecap took" as he fell and then got back up, popping it back into place. Tyson accused Norris of throwing the match.[3] Norris was an aging fighter by the time he came back in 2000, outscored by Andrew Golota, and in 2001 making little effort and collapsing in sixty seconds against Vitali Klitschko in Germany, and losing a 12-round decision to Brian Nielsen in Denmark for the IBO title.

In 2005, he scored a draw with former champion Vassiliy Jirov, injecting some life back into his career.


Professional boxing record


70 fights 57 wins 10 losses
By knockout 30 4
By decision 27 6
Draws 1
No contests 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
70 Loss 57-10-1 (2) Ola Afolabi TKO 7 (8) 03/11/2005 4th and B, San Diego, California, U.S.
69 Draw 57-9-1 (2) Vassiliy Jirov MD 8 21/07/2005 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
68 Loss 57–9 (2) Albert Sosnowski MD 8 28/05/2005 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California U.S.
67 Win 57–8 (2) Ken Murphy TKO 6 (8) 01/10/2004 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.
66 Win 56–8 (2) Mike Peak UD 8 19/06/2004 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
65 Win 55–8 (2) Roberto Coelho UD 8 13/05/2004 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
64 Win 54–8 (2) Troy Weida TKO 3 (10) 13/06/2003 Chinook Winds Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon, U.S.
63 Win 53–8 (2) Harry Funmaker TKO 5 (10) 15/03/2003 Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S.
62 Loss 52–8 (2) Brian Nielsen UD 12 16/06/2001 Brøndbyhallen, Copenhagen, Denmark For IBC Heavyweight title
61 Win 52–7 (2) Brian Yates UD 8 24/04/2001 Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
60 Loss 51–7 (2) Vitali Klitschko KO 1 (12) 27/01/2001 Rudi-Sedlmayer-Halle, Munich, Germany For vacant WBA Inter-Continental Heavyweight title
59 Win 51–6 (2) Bradley Rone UD 10 02/11/2000 Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
58 Loss 50–6 (2) Andrew Golota UD 10 16/06/2000 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
57 NC 50–5 (2) Mike Tyson NC 1 (10) 23/10/1999 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
56 Win 50–5 (1) Pelé Reid KO 1 (8) 26/06/1999 London Arena, Millwall, London, U.K.
55 Win 49–5 (1) Nate Miller UD 12 06/08/1998 Grand Casino Avoyelles, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S. Retained IBA super cruiserweight title
54 Win 48–5 (1) Adolpho Washington UD 12 22/05/1998 Glen Stock Arena, Monroe, Michigan, U.S. Won vacant IBA super cruiserweight title
53 Loss 47–5 (1) Henry Akinwande UD 12 13/12/1997 Amphitheater, Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
52 Win 47–4 (1) Marion Wilson SD 10 14/11/1996 Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
51 Win 46–4 (1) Jeff Pegues KO 1 (?) 12/10/1996 Forum di Assago, Milan, Italy
50 Win 45–4 (1) Tony Tucker SD 10 24/02/1996 Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
49 Win 44–4 (1) Cleveland Woods RTD 6 (10) 10/02/1996 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
48 Loss 43–4 (1) Nate Miller KO 8 (12) 22/07/1995 London Arena, Millwall, London, U.K. Lost WBA cruiserweight title
47 Win 43–3 (1) Adolpho Washington UD 12 17/03/1995 Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. Retained WBA cruiserweight title
46 Win 42–3 (1) James Heath KO 2 (12) 12/11/1994 Plaza de Toros, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBA cruiserweight title
45 Win 41–3 (1) Arthur Williams TKO 3 (12) 02/07/1994 The Mirage, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA cruiserweight title
44 Win 40–3 (1) Arthur Williams SD 12 04/03/1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBA cruiserweight title
43 Win 39–3 (1) Art Jimmerson TKO 4 (?) 09/01/1994 Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, California, U.S.
42 Win 38–3 (1) Marcelo Victor Figueroa TKO 6 (12) 06/11/1993 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France Won vacant WBA cruiserweight title
41 Win 37–3 (1) Jack Basting TKO 4 (10) 19/08/1993 Mathewson Exhibition Center, Sedalia, Missouri, U.S. The bout was stopped due to Basting's badly swollen left eye.
40 Win 36–3 (1) Richard Mason UD 12 23/04/1993 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Retained NABF Cruiserweight title
39 Win 35–3 (1) Troy Jefferson TKO 2 (8) 06/02/1993 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
38 Win 34–3 (1) David Sewell TKO 5 (12) 25/11/1992 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Retained NABF Cruiserweight title
37 Win 33–3 (1) Keith McMurray KO 2 (?) 27/05/1992 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
36 Win 32–3 (1) Anthony Hembrick TKO 8 (12) 25/03/1992 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. Retained NABF Cruiserweight title
35 Win 31–3 (1) James Pritchard PTS 8 13/12/1991 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Bercy, Paris, France
34 Win 30–3 (1) Jesse Shelby TD 10 (12) 17/08/1991 Sports Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. Won vacant NABF Cruiserweight title
33 Loss 29–3 (1) Tony Tucker SD 12 03/06/1991 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost NABF heavyweight title
32 Win 29–2 (1) Lionel Washington TKO 1 (12) 30/04/1991 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S. Won vacant NABF heavyweight title
31 Win 28–2 (1) Jamie Howe TKO 7 (10) 09/02/1991 Madison Square Garden, New York, U.S.
30 Win 27–2 (1) Tony Willis RTD 9 (10) 11/12/1990 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
29 Win 26–2 (1) Oliver McCall SD 10 17/11/1990 Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers, U.S.
28 Win 25–2 (1) Henry Hearns KO 1 (?) 17/11/1990 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
27 Win 24–2 (1) Greg Gorrell TKO 8 (10) 25/09/1990 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
26 Win 23–2 (1) Danny Wofford TKO 10 (10) 28/08/1990 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
25 Loss 22–2 (1) Bert Cooper TKO 8 (10) 17/02/1990 Northlands Coliseum, Edmonton, Canada Lost NABF heavyweight title
24 NC 22–1 (1) Tony Tubbs NC 12 21/11/1989 Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, U.S. Retained NABF heavyweight title
23 Win 22–1 Dee Collier UD 12 01/08/1989 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained NABF heavyweight title
22 Win 21–1 Greg Page UD 12 25/04/1989 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained NABF heavyweight title
21 Win 20–1 Jesse Ferguson UD 12 15/11/1988 El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S. Retained NABF heavyweight title
20 Win 19–1 Dwain Bonds UD 12 27/07/1988 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained NABF heavyweight title
19 Win 18–1 Andrew Stokes PTS 10 27/05/1988 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18 Win 17–1 Renaldo Snipes UD 12 19/03/1988 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained NABF heavyweight title
17 Win 16–1 Woody Clark KO 1 (10) 23/02/1988 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Larry Alexander MD 12 25/11/1987 Bally's, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won NABF heavyweight title
15 Win 14–1 Billy Joe Thomas TKO 3 (?) 04/09/1987 Bally's, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 John Barbier KO 1 (10) 13/08/1987 Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Gary Lightbourne UD 10 27/05/1987 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Eddie Richardson KO 2 (10) 03/04/1987 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Avery Rawls PTS 10 20/03/1987 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Mike Gans KO 7 (10) 26/02/1987 El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Rufus Hadley UD 10 12/02/1987 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Roger Troupe KO 2 (6) 05/02/1987 Raincross Square, Riverside, California, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 David Smith UD 4 21/11/1986 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Mike Bardwell UD 6 28/10/1986 Country Club, Reseda, California, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Ricky Reese TKO 1 (6) 25/09/1986 Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Ray Mitchell UD 4 18/09/1986 El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
3 Loss 2–1 Olian Alexander PTS 4 02/08/1986 Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Levi Billups KO 1 (4) 25/07/1986 Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, California, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Lionel Washington KO 3 (?) 16/06/1986 Civic Auditorium, Bakersfield, California, U.S.

See also



References


  1. "Orlin Norris wins WBA cruiserweight title". United Press International. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
  2. "Norris settles lawsuit against Don King and WBA". Associated Press. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  3. "Boxing suffers another blow as Tyson loses plot". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2022-09-17.


Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Jerry Goff
Golden Gloves
Heavyweight champion

1986
Next:
Dave Sherbrooke
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Larry Alexander
NABF Heavyweight champion
November 25, 1987 – February 17, 1990
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Ray Mercer
NABF Heavyweight champion
April 30, 1991 – June 3, 1991
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
James Warring
NABF Cruiserweight champion
August 17, 1991 – 1993
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Thomas Hearns
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Bobby Czyz
WBA Cruiserweight champion
November 6, 1993 – July 22, 1995
Next:
Nate Miller

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[de] Orlin Norris

Orlin Levance Norris (* 4. Oktober 1965 in Lubbock, Texas) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Profiboxer. Er boxte in den Gewichtsklassen Schwergewicht und Cruisergewicht. Vom 6. November 1993 bis zum 22. Juli 1995 war er WBA-Weltmeister im Cruisergewicht.
- [en] Orlin Norris

[ru] Норрис, Орлин

Орлин-Леванс Норрис (англ. Orlin Levance Norris, родился 4 октября 1965 в Луббок, Техас, США) — американский боксёр-профессионал, выступающий в первой тяжёлой (Cruiserweight) и тяжёлой весовой категории. Является экс-чемпионом мира по версии WBA(1993-1995), IBA (1995). Чемпион северной америки по версии NABF (1987-1991; 1991; 1991-1993). Старший брат известного боксёра Терри Нориса.



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