Draft:Jerry Wilcolm
Jerry Wilcolm | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jerry Reinhard Wilcolm January 1, 1973 Brisbane, Australia |
| Died | February 24, 2010 (aged 37) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart Attack |
| Spouse | Camila Haynes (m. 1996 - d. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Jerry Wilcolm Sr. (father) |
| Boxing career | |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Stance | Catholic |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 27 |
| Wins by KO | 20 |
| Losses | 7 |
| No contests | 2 |
Medal record | |
Jerry Reinhard Wilcolm (born January 1 1973 - died February 24 2010) was an Australian professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2006. He is known for winning the Heavyweight Gold Medal in year 2000 and competing against Ran Nakash, Miguel Acosta, Gary Balleto, Chris Byrd and many more. His competitions were mostly held in Canada, United States, Mexico and Australia.
EARLY LIFE
[edit]Jerry was born in Brisbane, Australia on January 1 1973, living at the county side of Brisbane. His parents we're Emily Wilcolm and Jerry Wilcolm Senior.
He started learning box at the age of 6 after his father encouraged him to become a boxer since his father was a professional boxer too.
Jerry studied at University of Queensland until the age of 21 when he had to leave Australia for U.S.
Professional Career
[edit]Early career (1994-1996)
[edit]After moving to New York City, Jerry signed with a boxing club in June 1994. He competed at his first unofficial match on June 29 against a local former boxer, who considered this match as a training match. Few days later, Jerry was called for another unofficial match against his own trainer, concluding into adding a prize for the winner, the prize being money ($300). Jerry won the match, and the money.
Jerry's trainer decided to give Jerry a chance for an official match in Arizona. His challenge was to defeat 3 local boxers at his trainer's local boxing club. Jerry succeded into defeating the 3 local boxers and earned his place to the official match in November against Perry Class. Jerry defeated Perry in a 20 seconds KO, being a record for him.
In January 1995, Jerry was called for an official match in Austin, Texas for a money prize against Gary Balleto. Jerry defeated Gary in the decisive round, match taking 3 minutes length. Jerry won $500 after the match.
After a small break, Jerry returned to independent matches in August 1995, competing mostly for prizes.
Australian Box Competitions (1996-2000)
[edit]Jerry returned in Australia for opening his own boxing club in Sydney. He became a boxing trainer for teens between age 12-17. He still competed against boxers in Sydney, having most official matches in 1997. In July 1997, Jerry had a match against Ran Nakash, a professional boxer who defeated Jerry in less than 30 seconds by KO. After that match, Jerry had an interview where he spoke negative words about Ran Nakash and his past 'steroids' use. Jerry took his revenge in August 1997 on Ran Nakash winning by KO in 41 seconds.
In 1998, Jerry got suspended from boxing because he got arrested in February for public assault. His suspension lasted 1 year.
In 1999, Jerry returned in New York City to compete after he got suspended. He held 2 official matches that happened in his trainer's boxing club. First official match was against Frederico Baya, a colombian boxer, and the second match against Miguel Acosta, a venezuelan boxer scheduled to retire next year after the match. Jerry won both of the matches.
In 2000, Jerry had 3 official matches, one in Los Angeles, one in Montana and one in New York City where he won all the matches, defeating all his rivals by KO, having the best performance he could ever have and being nominalized by scouters as being the best Heavyweight boxer of the year 2000. The first match was held in April 2000 against Alan Jonah, the second one against El Cupid and the third against Boris Jesus.
Retirement Career (2001-2006)
[edit]Jerry continued with his investments in his own boxing club in Sydney, hiring personal trainers for the teens since his program was fully emerged. He competed at 2 local unofficial matches in 2001 losing both of them.
In May 2002, Jerry returned for an official match in Dallas, but unfortunately, the match was canceled because of manifestations in that day, and the match was never remade. Jerry was invited to a TV show in June 2002, taking about his depressing childhood and how he encouraged teens to become boxers.
After few months, Jerry had an unofficial match where he got injured and could not compete anymore for 3 months.
In January 2003, Jerry competed to an official match after his injury in New York City against Peter Novak, an amateur Czech boxer. Jerry won the match by an impressive KO in 35 seconds. Jerry got nominalized at 4th place for the Heavyweight Gold Medal of the year 2003.
Jerry's last official match was held in April 2005 in Oregon, Canada against Fabian Martin where he lost at the decisive round.
Jerry continued his independent unofficial matches, having place in Mexico after his relation with his father's friend, a former known boxer from Mexico, until his retirement in June 2006. After his retirement, Jerry moved back to his home in New York City.
PERSONAL LIFE
[edit]Jerry was married with Camila Haynes, from 1996 to 2004, having 2 children. Jerry and Camila divorced because of financiar problems.
DEATH
[edit]Jerry suffered a Heart Attack and died at his home on February 24 2010. Jerry had to arrive to a fan meeting on February 25, but never arrived, and the meeting organisers worried about Jerry's status and called the police to check on Jerry's home. He was found dead 31 hours later by police after he suffered the heart attack.
The autopsy report of his death was fully revealed on February 27, confirming that Jerry had the enlarged heart condition and was consuming painkillers at the time of his death, being two high risks factors for his heart attack. He was only 37 years old.