# Robert Hines (boxer)

Robert Hines (born March 28, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), was a professional boxer in the light-middleweight division.

## Boxing career

Known as "Bam Bam", Hines turned pro in 1981 & compiled a record of 16-0 before losing to fellow Pennsylvanian Ricardo Bryant, via seventh round stoppage. He would rebound from this setback & go on to win the IBF light-middleweight title with a decision win over Matthew Hilton in 1988. He lost the belt in his first defense to Darrin Van Horn. He currently works as a trainer at the James Shuler Boxing Gym in Philadelphia. Rob also works as a trainer at 9Rounds off of City Line Ave.

## Professional boxing record

| 30 fights | 25 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 17 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 30 | Loss | 25–3–1 (1) | Brett Lally | TKO | 4 (12) | 25/06/1990 | Harrah's Marina Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | For vacant NABF light-middleweight title |
| 29 | Win | 25–2–1 (1) | Salim Muhammad | TKO | 2 (10) | 20/11/1989 | Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 28 | Loss | 24–2–1 (1) | Darrin Van Horn | UD | 12 (12) | 05/02/1989 | Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Lost IBF light-middleweight title |
| 27 | Win | 24–1–1 (1) | Matthew Hilton | UD | 12 (12) | 04/11/1988 | Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S. | Won IBF light-middleweight title |
| 26 | Win | 23–1–1 (1) | Jose Laercio Bezerra de Lima | TKO | 3 (8) | 16/08/1988 | Philadelphia Armory, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 25 | Win | 22–1–1 (1) | Steve Little | UD | 12 (12) | 21/04/1988 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained USBA light-middleweight title |
| 24 | Win | 21–1–1 (1) | Tony Montgomery | TKO | 10 (12) | 23/10/1987 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Won vacant USBA light-middleweight title |
| 23 | NC | 20–1–1 (1) | Donald Bowers | NC | 2 (10) | 18/08/1987 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 22 | Win | 20–1–1 | Anthony Wiley | TKO | 5 (10) | 01/06/1987 | Pennsylvania Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 21 | Win | 19–1–1 | Ismael Negron | KO | 7 (10) | 31/03/1987 | The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 20 | Draw | 18–1–1 | James Green | SD | 10 (10) | 01/07/1985 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Kevin Howard | UD | 10 (10) | 08/04/1985 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 18 | Loss | 17–1 | Ricardo Bryant | TKO | 7 (10) | 27/06/1984 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Dennis Fain | TKO | 2 (10) | 30/05/1984 | Harrah's Marina Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Ramon Abeldano | TKO | 7 (10) | 22/01/1984 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Lanny Edmonds | TKO | 7 (10) | 17/09/1983 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Jake Torrance | UD | 8 (8) | 14/07/1983 | Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Eddie Campbell | TKO | 3 (8) | 26/05/1983 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | JJ Cottrell | UD | 8 (8) | 19/02/1983 | Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Richard House | KO | 2 (8) | 13/11/1982 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Luis Mateo | TKO | 4 (8) | 17/10/1982 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Tommy May | KO | 4 (?) | 25/09/1982 | Great Gorge Resort, McAfee, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Sammy Rookard | TKO | 1 (6) | 19/07/1982 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Billy Hodge | TKO | 1 (6) | 24/06/1982 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Larry Fleming | UD | 6 (6) | 02/03/1982 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Teddy White | UD | 6 (6) | 22/12/1981 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Rocky Balboa | KO | 1 (4) | 07/11/1981 | Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jose Green | KO | 2 (?) | 17/09/1981 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ira Robinson | TKO | 2 (4) | 30/07/1981 | Martin Luther King Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ira Robinson | PTS | 4 (4) | 08/03/1981 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |