Bernard Harris (born March 10, 1974) is an American professional boxer from Detroit, Michigan, who competed between 1994 and 2009. A former Michigan State Golden Gloves champion, he held a 16-4-2 record during his prime, winning the NBA world featherweight and IBC titles in 1998. He finished his career with a 22-24-2 record.
Boxing Career Highlights
- Amateur: Won Michigan State Silver Gloves titles (1986, 1987) and was a Michigan State Golden Gloves Champion.
- Professional: Turned pro in 1994 at age 20.
- Titles: Won the NBA world featherweight title against Quincy Pratt (1998) and the IBC title against Elias Juarez (1998).
- Key Bouts: Fought notable opponents including Joel Casamayor, Lemuel Nelson, and Antonio Diaz.
- Medical Incident: In April 1997, he was hospitalized after a knockout loss to Carlos Hernandez, where he collapsed in the ring but later recovered, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Background & Record
- Height: 5’5″ (165 cm).
- Record: BoxRec lists his final professional record as 22-24-2 (10 KOs).
Note: This information refers to the boxer Bernard Harris from Detroit, not to be confused with Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr., the first African American to walk in space, or other individuals with the same name.