Jeff Harding (boxer)
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Jeff Harding was a world champion boxer. Known as "Hit Man", he was born February 5, 1965 in Sydney, Australia.
[edit] Professional Career
Harding turned professional in 1986 and in 1989 won the WBC Light Heavyweight Title with a 12th round TKO over Dennis Andries in only his 15th professional fight. He defended the title twice before losing the belt via KO in 1990 in a rematch with Andries. In 1991 he recaptured the WBC Light Heavyweight Title by taking a majority decision over Andries in their third match. He defended the belt twice before losing the title in 1994 to Mike McCallum by unanimous decision. Harding retired after the bout.
| Preceded by Dennis Andries |
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion 24 Jun 1989–28 Jul 1990 |
Succeeded by Dennis Andries |
| Preceded by Dennis Andries |
WBC Light Heavyweight Champion 11 Nov 1991–23 Jul 1994 |
Succeeded by Mike McCallum |
