Jarrett Hurd

Professional boxer

What is Jarrett Hurd known for?

Jarrett Hurd, informally known as 'Swift', is a distinguished alumnus of Gwynn Park High School located in Brandywine, Maryland. Born on August 31, 1990, in Accokeek, Maryland, Hurd embarked on his journey towards becoming a professional boxer. Despite not standing out in his early amateur career, which consisted of 40 fights with a 32-8 win-loss record, he was identified as a promising prospect by Ross Molovinsky of Keystone Boxing in the Washington metropolitan area.

Hurd ascended the professional boxing ladder, starting with his pro debut in 2012. His remarkable performance against fellow unbeaten prospect Frank Galarza during his TV debut on ShoBox: The New Generation left an impression. Hurd outclassed Galarza after the second round, eventually winning the bout by TKO. Over the years, Hurd has been part of several crucial fights, such as the 10-round bout against former Olympian Óscar Molina in 2016, which he won by a TKO in the 10th round. He was also scheduled to fight Jorge Cota in November 2016, but due to Cota's health issues, Hurd instead fought and defeated Jo Jo Dan.

Beyond his individual fights, Hurd had a significant impact on the sport through his championship wins. He held multiple world champion titles in the light middleweight category from 2017 to 2019, including the WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO titles. One of his notable victories was against Tony Harrison, leading to Hurd winning the vacant IBF light middleweight title.

In terms of Hurd's statistics in professional boxing, he has participated in 27 fights, winning 24 of them, with 16 wins by knockout, and suffering only 3 losses. His height and reach, measuring 6 foot 1 inch and 78 inches respectively, have undoubtedly contributed to his performance in the ring. Even after his reign as a world champion, Hurd continues to be ranked among the top light middleweight boxers worldwide, demonstrating his enduring influence and success in the sport.

More about Jarret Hurd's career and achievements can be read from sources such as The Ring Magazine, the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and BoxRec, showcasing his impressive standing in the boxing community.