In 1990 he challenged for the vacant IBF super-middleweight title against Frank Tate, winning a decision and the belt. He defended the belt three times before losing it to Darrin Van Horn by TKO in eleven rounds.
In 1990 he contested for the vacant IBF super-middleweight championship against Frank Tate, securing a decision victory and the title. He successfully defended the belt three times before losing it to Darrin Van Horn via technical knockout in eleven rounds.