Freddie Norwood

Freddie Norwood (born February 14, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a boxer in the lightweight division. Known as "Lil Hagler", Norwood defeated Antonio Cermeño to win the WBA Featherweight Title in 1998. He successfully defended his title eight times before losing his title by a controversial 11th-round TKO to Smoke Gainer. Among his notable defenses were a 9th-round KO over former WBC Featherweight Title holder Takashi Koshimoto, a unanimous decision victory over former WBO Featherweight Title holder Julio Pablo Chacón and former IBF and WBA Featherweight title holder Juan Manuel Márquez. After losing his title to Gainer, Norwood retired from boxing.

Freddie Norwood
Statistics
Real nameFreddie Norwood
Nickname(s)Lil' Hagler
Weight(s)Featherweight
Height5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)
Nationality American
Born (1970-02-14) February 14, 1970
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins43
Wins by KO23
Losses4
Draws1
No contests0
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Wilfredo Vázquez
WBA Featherweight Champion
April 3 - September 21, 1998
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Antonio Cermeño
Preceded by
Antonio Cermeño
WBA Featherweight Champion
May 29, 1999 - September 9, 2000
Stripped
Vacant
Title next held by
Derrick Gainer


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