JOE HIPP
Nickname: THE BOSS Joe Hipp opened his career against Steve Cortez on August 29, 1987 at the County Fairgrounds in Eugene, Oregon. His pro debut bout was on the undercard of Leon Spinks vs Jim Ashard. Hipp dropped Cortez in the first round, and cruised on to a 4 round unanimoous win. He would lose his next bout against Veti Katoa, after suffering a fractured jaw and having the bout stopped by the rinside physician. The Southpaw heavyweight Hipp started at 1-1, and that is when he went on a 16-fight winning streak that included two wins over the man who handed Joe his only loss - Veti Katoa - winning a 5 round decision in their 2nd meeting, and then sealing it with a 3rd round tko stoppage in the 3rd and final fight of the trilogy. That winning streak included wins over Cleveland Woods, Sean McClain, and fellow Montana Native, and former IBF World Cruiserweight champion Marvin Camel. Joe Hipp fought for his first title belt on Jan. 14. 1991. He...