Nicknamed "The Real Beast", Brown turned pro in 1986 and lost his first title shot in 1991 by split decision to
Maurice Blocker for the vacant IBF welterweight title. In his next fight in 1992 he took on WBA welterweight title holder
Meldrick Taylor but lost a decision, even though Taylor was knocked down twice. Brown went on to win the IBO Middleweight Championship in 1995, but never fought again for a major title, and retired in 2000 following a TKO loss to
Scott Pemberton. Career record: 48-12 (29 KOs). == External links ==