Joe Hipp
Joe "The Boss" Hipp (born December 7, 1962) is a retired professional American heavyweight boxer. A member of the Blackfeet Tribe, he became the first Native American to challenge for a world heavyweight boxing championship on August 19, 1995 when he fought WBA champion Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In May 2009, he was inducted into the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame.
| Joe Hipp | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 7, 1962 Browning, Montana |
| Other names | The Boss |
| Residence | Yakima, Washington |
| Nationality | American Blackfeet Nation |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 105.0 kg (231.5 lb; 16.53 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Years active | 18 (1987-2005) |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 50 |
| Wins | 43 |
| By knockout | 29 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| Amateur boxing record | |
| Total | 128 |
| Wins | 119 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | All Nations Foundation, founder |
| Notable school(s) | A.C. Davis High School |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Last updated on: October 17, 2009 | |
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