He faced Joppy for the full WBA middleweight title later that year and again lost to him. In 2002 he got his last shot at a title, losing via 4th round TKO against WBA super middleweight titleholder Byron Mitchell. Green retired in 2004.
He challenged Joppy for the full WBA middleweight title later that year, and again lost to him. In 2002 he had his last opportunity at a title, losing via 4th round TKO against WBA super middleweight champion Byron Mitchell. Green retired in 2004.