Isiah Thomas (boxer)
Isiah Thomas | |
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Born | Alex Isiah Thomas January 30, 1989 |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Cruiserweight |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 18 |
Wins | 15 |
Wins by KO | 6 |
Losses | 2 |
No contests | 1 |
Isiah Thomas (born January 30, 1989) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the first-ever Junior World Boxing Championship for the United States at the 2005 Cadet World Championships.
Amateur career
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A natural southpaw, Thomas had his first bout in 2002 and continued his winning ways en route to becoming a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion as well as easily winning the World Championships, garnering praise from Emanuel Steward: "I have a kid who will be the next big thing—Isiah Thomas. I don't have to teach him much, he's a gifted athlete. I haven't seen anyone as good since Mays."[citation needed]
His amateur career, however, stalled somewhat as his two losses against compatriots in 2006 and his loss to Deontay Wilder at the 2007 National Golden Gloves attested.
Professional career
[edit]He turned professional at light heavyweight in 2008.
In December 2015, Thomas fought Murat Gassiev in a fight that was ruled a no contest after Thomas was hit after the bell in the third round.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Burton, Ryan (December 18, 2015). "Murat Gassiev, Isiah Thomas Fight To a No-Contest". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Isiah Thomas from BoxRec (registration required)
- Amateur record