Hank Lundy: Sugar Ray Robinson, Boxing and More
Exclusive Interview by “Bad” Brad Berkwitt
“Being from Philly, fighting is in everyone’s blood. Coming up here, you have to be tough or you will be run over by others.”–Hank Lundy
“Hammerin” Hank Lundy is one of those Philadelphia fighters who at times, flies under the radar, but don’t let that fool you. He is primed and ready for his shot at a world championship title. He feels that it’s just around the corner in his boxing career.
Rated at number #2, in the WBC, he has to play the waiting game, but boxing fans should find out very soon when the call to fight comes in.
BB: Your last fight was in May of this year when you knocked out Gerado Cuevas in two rounds. What’s up next in your boxing career?
That fight put me in line to for a title in the lightweight division where I am ranked number #2 by the World Boxing Council (WBC)
BB: Being a Philly fighter, what separates you from your peers in other cities?
Being from Philly, fighting is in everyone’s blood. Coming up here, you have to be tough or you will be run over by others.
BB: To date, who was your toughest opponent and why?
My toughest opponent was Damien Antoine, but in the end, I won a six round unanimous decision over him.
BB: If you could face any fighter in the history of the junior welterweight division, who would you choose and what do you think the outcome would be?
I would like to face, Gypsy Joe Harris, Henry Armstrong , Sugar Shane Mosley, Sugar Ray Leonard and Sugar Ray Robinson. It would be a war with all of them because they could box and fight. May the best man win!
BB: Do you favor a mandatory retirement fund for all boxers and if so, how do you think it could finally be accomplished?
Yes, I do support it. I think everytime a boxer fights in the ring, a certain percentage should be put in a retirement fund.
BB: Finally, what is the saying you live your life by?
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard!”
Hank Lundy
Division: Light Welterweight
Professional Record: 25-2, 12 KO’s
Date Opponent W-L-D Location Result
2014-05-31 Gerardo Cuevas 17-11-0 Uncasville, US W KO 2
2014-02-21 Angelo Santana 14-1-0 Cleveland, US W UD 10
2013-07-19 Olusegun Ajose 31-1-0 Salem, US W UD 10
2013-03-21 Viktor Postol 21-0-0 Kiev, UA L UD 12
vacant WBC International Light Welterweight Title
2012-07-27 Raymundo Beltran 25-6-0 Atlantic City, US L MD 10
NABF Lightweight Title
2012-03-30 Dannie Williams 21-1-0 Mashantucket, US W UD 10
NABF Lightweight Title
2011-08-19 David Diaz 36-3-1 Hammond, US W KO 6
NABF Lightweight Title
2011-04-01 Patrick Lopez 20-3-0 Mashantucket, US W UD 10
vacant NABF Lightweight Title
2010-08-28 Omri Lowther 14-1-0 Montreal, CA W UD 10
2010-07-09 John Molina 20-1-0 Lincoln, US L TKO 11
WBO NABO Lightweight Title
2010-04-16 Tyrese Hendrix 18-0-1 Memphis, US W UD 10
vacant WBO NABO Lightweight Title
2010-01-22 Richar Abril 12-1-1 Boston, US W SD 10
2009-10-31 Aldo Valtierra 25-11-0 Uncasville, US W TKO 1
2009-09-26 Justo Sanchez 17-23-1 Philadelphia, US W TKO 6
2009-07-17 Josh Beeman 4-3-3 Lincoln, US W TKO 5
2009-04-24 Jason Cintron 10-0-0 Newark, US W KO 5
2008-11-22 Ben Odamattey 12-10-2 New Town, US W UD 6
2008-05-23 Esteban Almaraz 7-0-0 Lincoln, US W UD 4
2008-03-28 Darnell Jiles Jr 8-0-0 Salamanca, US D PTS 4
2008-01-25 Damon Antoine 7-20-1 Philadelphia, US W UD 6
2007-10-12 Starr Johnson 3-16-1 Philadelphia, US W TKO 1
2007-08-03 Andre Baker 7-26-2 Philadelphia, US W UD 4
2007-06-20 Devarise Crayton 4-2-0 Mashantucket, US W TKO 2
2007-06-01 Reggie Sanders 12-39-4 Philadelphia, US W UD 4
2007-05-11 Jose Velazquez 0-0-0 Lincoln, US W TKO 2
2007-01-26 Jesse Francisco 1-3-0 Philadelphia, US W TKO 2
2006-10-14 Michael Williams 3-2-0 Providence, US W TKO 1
2006-08-09 Olade Thomas 0-0-0 Mashantucket, US W UD 4
2006-07-07 Steve Thomas 0-1-0 Hyannis, US W TKO 1
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