 He knocked out Grover Wiley to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) Americas Welterweight Title and then his next bout was a victory against Alfonso Sanchez (20-5-1).It was the Undercard for Evander Holyfield's "Best Damn Comeback Period" where Holyfeild beat journeymen Jeremy Bates.In a fight with Troy Browning he was upset by undefeated 40-year-old, it was a very lackluster performance, losing by majority decision.