Clarence Vinson
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Clarence Adam Vinson (born July 10, 1978 in Washington, D.C.) is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Untouchable", Vinson won the bantamweight bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. In the semi-final bout, he was defeated 6-18 by Cuba's eventual gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux.
Amateur career
[edit]Vinson was also the 1997 and 1998 United States amateur Flyweight champion and the 1999 United States Amateur Bantamweight champion.
Olympic results
[edit]- Defeated Rachid Bouaita (France) 9-2
- Defeated Talaybek Kadyraliev (Kyrgyzstan) 12-7
- Defeated George Olteanu (Romania) 26-19
- Lost to Guillermo Rigondeaux (Cuba) 6-18
Pro career
[edit]Vinson began his professional career in 2001, compiling a record of 17-2-0. He lost against Heriberto Ruiz and a decision to Mexico's César Morales in 2004. He TKO'd Jose German Cruz (December 2006).
References
[edit]- Boxing record for Clarence Vinson from BoxRec (registration required)
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- Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in boxing
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- American male boxers
- Medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics
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