Ben Tackie

Ben Tackie
Ben Tackie
Born	Benjamin Tackie; 23 July 1973 (age 51); Accra, Ghana
Nationality	Ghanaian
Other names	Wonder
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Welterweight
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach	71 in (180.3 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
	Boxing record
Total fights	44
Wins	31
Wins by KO	18
Losses	13

Benjamin Tackie (born 23 July 1973) is a Ghanaian former professional boxer and world title challenger. He was known for his excellent chin and ability to throw a high volume of punches. All but one of his losses came via decision.

Professional career

Known as "Wonder", Tackie turned pro in 1994 and won his first 18 fights before losing a decision to Gregorio Vargas in 1999. In 2002, he took on Kostya Tszyu for the unified WBC, WBA and IBF light welterweight titles but lost a decision. He lost his next two fights to Sharmba Mitchell and Ricky Hatton. He lost to Matthew Hatton on 22 September 2008 on the undercard to Ricky Hatton's Light Welterweight title defence in Las Vegas.

Tackie's 10th-round knockout of Robert Garcia was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year for 2000.

So far in his 41 pro fights Tackie has been knocked down only once.

Stalking charge

In February 2015, Tackie's stalking conviction was reversed in Bronx county court in New York. The threat communicated "Don't let me use my boxing skills on you" apparently did not rise to the legal requirement to uphold his conviction. http://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2015/2015-ny-slip-op-50117-u.html^[1]

Professional boxing record

44 fights	31 wins	13 losses
By knockout	18	1
By decision	13	12

Boxing record
No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Date	Location
44	Loss	31–13	Ramón Álvarez	TKO	4 (10)	1:52	10 Oct 2015	Arena Ciudad de México, Mexico City, Mexico
43	Win	31–12	Gabriel Adoku	TKO	4 (8)	2:47	8 Mar 2014	City Engineers Yard, Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
42	Loss	30–12	Dennis Laurente	UD	8	N/a	12 Mar 2010	Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas, U.S.
41	Loss	30–11	Matthew Hatton	UD	10	N/a	22 Nov 2008	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
40	Loss	30–10	Henry Bruseles	SD	10	N/a	11 Apr 2008	Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
39	Loss	30–9	Kendall Holt	MD	10	N/a	7 Feb 2008	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
38	Loss	30–8	Alfonso Gómez	UD	10	N/a	16 Oct 2007	Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
37	Loss	30–7	Freddy Hernández	UD	10	N/a	1 Jun 2007	Cicero Stadium, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
36	Win	30–6	Esau Herrera de la Cruz	UD	10	N/a	21 Oct 2006	Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
35	Win	29–6	Wilfredo Negrón	TKO	9 (10)	0:26	15 Jul 2006	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.