Nate Campbell
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| Nate Campbell | |
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| Real name | Nathaniel Campbell |
| Nickname(s) | The Galaxxy Warrior |
| Rated at | Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft. 7 in. (170 cm.) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Birth date | March 7, 1972 |
| Birth place | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 38 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Nathaniel Campbell is an American professional boxer in the Lightweight division. He is the WBA, WBO and IBF unified champion.
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[edit] Professional career
Campbell turned professional in 2000 and won his first 23 bouts, setting up a bout with cagey veteran Joel Casamayor in 2003. Casamayor won a unanimous decision. After the loss Campbell slipped into obscurity after two losses to Robbie Peden and a loss to Francisco Lorenzo. He stormed back on the scene in 2005 with a big win over prospect Almazbek Raiymkulov. In 2006 he lost to Isaac Hlatshwayo, but won an IBF title eliminator against Matt Zegan. Instead of a title shot, Campbell's next bout was another eliminator, which he won over Ricky Quiles. His most recent bout was a split decision victory over the formerly undefeated Juan Díaz on March 8, 2008 to become the new IBF, WBA, and WBO unified World Lightweight Champion.
[edit] Troubles outside the ring
Campbell was arrested on September 27, 2007 in Tampa, FL on felony charges of armed burglary of a dwelling with assault, false imprisonment and tampering with a witness plus a misdemeanor charge of battery [1]. The charges stem from Campbell being accused of punching and choking his former girlfriend before brandishing a gun, but the charges were later dropped [2].
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| Preceded by Juan Diaz |
WBA Unified Lightweight Champion March 8, 2008 – present |
Incumbent |
| IBF Lightweight Champion March 8, 2008 – present |
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| WBO Lightweight Champion March 8, 2008 – present |
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