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Jeff Fenech (born 28 May 1964) is an Australian former professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2008. He won world titles in three weight divisions, having held the IBF bantamweight title from 1985 to 1987, the WBC super-bantamweight title from 1987 to 1988, the WBC featherweight title from 1988 to 1990.
Nov 9, 2022 · Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech has welcomed the decision to retroactively award him a fourth world title belt, more than 30 years after a controversial draw with Azumah Nelson. Key points: Fenech challenged Nelson for the super featherweight belt in 1991, with the fight controversially judged a draw.
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Jeff Fenech. Fenech down in the 6th round. The bout was halted after round 4 because of a cut Fenech had sustained from a clash of heads. Corner retirement. Fight stopped as Farrell rose from his third knock-down. Matienza down three times in Round 6. Mulhollands corner threw the towel while the referee was counting.
Mar 14, 2024 · The Australian boxing legend was rushed to hospital with a mystery infection and underwent a valve replacement. He had previously survived a life-threatening heart problem in Bangkok five years ago.
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Sep 21, 2022 · He was a three-time world champion at bantamweight, super bantamweight and featherweight and is arguably one of the greatest boxers Australia has ever produced. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York in June 2002, Fenech is recognised around the world as one of the sport's greats.
Nov 8, 2022 · Jeff Fenech has joined an elite group of boxers to have won world titles in four weight divisions after finally being recognised for one of sport's great injustices.
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Jeff Fenech was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1986 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of boxing. Jeff Fenech compiled one of the most outstanding international records in the modern history of Australian boxing.
