Marion Wilson (born October 19, 1956) is an American former heavyweight professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2007. Wilson, despite having faced some of the hardest punchers of his era, has never been stopped in his professional career. As a result, he is considered by many to have one of the best chins in boxing history, and boxing writer James Slater included him on a list of boxing's best "chins"[1] and Livefight.com ranked him as #8 in terms of best heavyweight chins ever.[2] Wilson faced virtually all notable prospects of his time with perfect records, stopping several promising winning streaks as well as taking former heavyweight champion Ray Mercer to a draw. In the words of the ABC Sports Network's boxing analyst Al Bernstein, Wilson is a veteran fighter, who "has not won many fights, but always gives these youngsters a tough time." He holds wins over Corey Sanders, Mike Hunter, and Paea Wolfgramm.[3]
Marion Wilson | |
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| Born | Marion Wilson October 19, 1956 Florence, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Mo Jackhammer The Creep |
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| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 57 |
| Wins | 12 |
| Wins by KO | 5 |
| Losses | 41 |
| Draws | 4 |
Amateur career edit
Wilson took up boxing at the age of 27.
Professional career edit
Nicknamed "The Creep" and "Jackhammer", Wilson turned professional in 1989 and immediately established himself as a tough journeyman opponent for the heavyweight elite. Despite a lackluster record, he has faced, and has lost decisions to, fighters including Oliver McCall, Samuel Peter, Hasim Rahman, Andrew Golota, Shannon Briggs and Ike Ibeabuchi (the latest caught him on a two-days notice, Ibeabuchi was scheduled to fight Corey Sanders for the Tuesday Night Fights,[4] but Sanders quit a few days prior to the scheduled fight, event promoters in a hurry began to look for a substitute, and Wilson took the chance.[5]) One of his notable victories was against rising, undefeated Thomas Williams, who was Wilson's roommate at the time, and who is best known for being the only fighter to be jailed for fight fixing.[6] Wilson, despite losing 41 fights, was never knocked down, nor received a standing eight count in a bout.[7] Hence, he is considered one of boxing's "best chins".[1][2] Wilson also defeated boxers such as Mike Hunter, Corey Sanders, and Paea Wolfgramm, while his fight against WBO heavyweight champion Ray Mercer resulted in a draw.[8]
Wilson felt he was "robbed" of his victories in fights against Orlin Norris, and Obed Sullivan, via the judges' decision (holding Don King responsible).[9]
Professional boxing record edit
| 57 fights | 12 wins | 41 losses |
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| By knockout | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 41 |
| Draws | 4 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 57 | Loss | 12-41-4 |  Oliver McCall
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UD | 8 | February 24, 2007 | ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia U.S.
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| 56 | Loss | 12-40-4 | Chazz Witherspoon
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UD | 4 | June 16, 2005 | Michael’s Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
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| 55 | Loss | 12-39-4 | Oliver McCall
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DQ | 6 | February 5, 2005 | Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.
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Wilson disqualified for excessive holding |
| 54 | Win | 12-38-4 | Jason Waller
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KO | 4 (8), 0:58 | November 19, 2004 | Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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| 53 | Draw | 11-38-4 | Jason Waller
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MD | 4 | October 15, 2004 | Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland, U.S.
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| 52 | Loss | 11-38-3 |  Samuel Peter
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UD | 4 | March 3, 2002 | Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| 51 | Loss | 11-37-3 | Tony Thompson
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UD | 6 | February 2, 2002 | Ramada Inn, New Carrollton, Maryland, U.S.
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| 50 | Loss | 11-36-3 | Robert Wiggins
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PTS | 6 | June 29, 2001 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 49 | Loss | 11-35-3 | Robert Davis
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UD | 8 | February 22, 2001 | Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| 48 | Loss | 11-34-3 | Faruq Saleem
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UD | 10 | January 12, 2001 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 47 | Loss | 11-33-3 | Jason Robinson
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UD | 8 | May 17, 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 46 | Loss | 11-32-3 | Hasim Rahman
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UD | 10 | March 1, 2000 | Martin’s West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
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| 45 | Loss | 11-31-3 | Larry Donald
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TD | 5 | June 12, 1999 | Shriner’s Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| 44 | Loss | 11-30-3 |  Oleg Maskaev
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UD | 8 | December 8, 1998 | Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 43 | Loss | 11-29-3 | Michael Rush
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UD | 10 | November 12, 1998 | Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
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| 42 | Loss | 11-28-3 | Derrick Jefferson
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UD | 8 | October 2, 1998 | Civic Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
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| 41 | Loss | 11-27-3 | David Izon
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UD | 8 | July 18, 1998 | Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
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| 40 | Loss | 11-26-3 | Ezra Sellers
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UD | 10 | June 12, 1998 | Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
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| 39 | Win | 11-25-3 |  Paea Wolfgramm
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MD | 6 | May 9, 1998 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 38 | Loss | 10-25-3 | Shazzon Bradley
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UD | 8 | April 24, 1998 |  Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
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| 37 | Loss | 10-24-3 | Greg Page
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UD | 8 | March 27, 1998 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 36 | Win | 10-23-3 | Corey Sanders
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UD | 8 | October 29, 1997 | Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
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| 35 | Loss | 9-23-3 | Robert Hawkins
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UD | 10 | July 20, 1997 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S
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| 34 | Loss | 9-22-3 | Carl Williams
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UD | 10 | June 13, 1997 | Port Chester, New York, U.S
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| 33 | Loss | 9-21-3 | Ike Ibeabuchi
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UD | 10 | March 6, 1997 | Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 32 | Loss | 9-20-3 | Orlin Norris
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SD | 10 | November 14, 1996 | Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
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| 31 | Win | 9-19-3 | Thomas Williams
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TKO | 1 (10), 1:53 | June 14, 1996 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| 30 | Loss | 8-19-3 | Terrence Lewis
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UD | 8 | April 19, 1996 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S
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| 29 | Loss | 8-18-3 | Obed Sullivan
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MD | 10 | December 13, 1995 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 28 | Loss | 8-17-3 | Jeff Wooden
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MD | 10 | November 3, 1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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| 27 | Win | 8-16-3 | Mike Hunter
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SD | 10 | October 6, 1995 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 26 | Loss | 7-16-3 | David Izon
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DQ | 5 | August 23, 1995 |  Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
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| 25 | Loss | 7-15-3 |  Andrew Golota
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UD | 10 | April 11, 1995 | Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| 24 | Loss | 7-14-3 | Shannon Briggs
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UD | 8 | March 24, 1995 | West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 23 | Loss | 7-13-3 | Kirk Johnson
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UD | 8 | February 3, 1995 | Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| 22 | Loss | 7-12-3 |  Aurelio Perez
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PTS | 10 | January 3, 1995 |  Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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| 21 | Loss | 7-11-3 |  Zeljko Mavrovic
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PTS | 8 | October 8, 1994 |  Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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| 20 | Loss | 7-10-3 |  Jimmy Thunder
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UD | 10 | September 1, 1994 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
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| 19 | Draw | 7-9-3 | Ray Mercer
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SD | 10 | July 28, 1994 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 18 | Win | 7-9-2 | Thomas Williams
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UD | 6 | June 4, 1994 | Reno, Nevada, U.S.
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| 17 | Loss | 6-9-2 | Vaughn Bean
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UD | 6 | February 26, 1994 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 16 | Loss | 6-8-2 | Jade Scott
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UD | 10 | November 30, 1993 | Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
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| 15 | Loss | 6-7-2 | Andrew Golota
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PTS | 8 | July 10, 1993 | Bushkill Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| 14 | Loss | 6-6-2 | Jeremy Williams
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UD | 8 | March 25, 1993 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 13 | Loss | 6-5-2 | Tyrell Biggs
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UD | 10 | December 8, 1992 | Tampa, Florida, U.S.
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| 12 | Loss | 6-4-2 |  Francois Botha
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PTS | 8 | May 29, 1992 | Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
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| 11 | Win | 6-3-2 | Derek Isaman
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SD | 6 | May 14, 1992 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 10 | Loss | 5-3-2 | Boris Powell
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UD | 6 | March 27, 1992 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 9 | Draw | 5-2-2 | Gerard Jones
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PTS | 6 | November 7, 1991 | Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| 8 | Loss | 5-2-1 | Derek Isaman
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TD | 2 | August 9, 1991 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 7 | Loss | 5-1-1 | Boris Powell
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UD | 4 | June 13, 1991 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| 6 | Win | 5-0-1 | Bruce Johnson
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KO | 3 (?), 2:40 | March 14, 1991 | Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
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| 5 | Win | 4-0-1 | Robert Jackson, Jr.
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DQ | 1 | November 14, 1990 | Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
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| 4 | Win | 3-0-1 | Maurice Gray
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KO | 4 (4) | September 6, 1990 | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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| 3 | Win | 2-0-1 | James Thompson
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SD | 4 | July 21, 1990 | Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| 2 | Win | 1-0-1 | Bilal Muhammad
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TKO | 4 (4) | February 13, 1990 | Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
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| 1 | Draw | 0-0-1 | Charles Dread
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PTS | 4 | August 14, 1989 | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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References edit
- ^ a b "Heavyweight Boxing's Ten Greatest Ever Chins • Boxing News". Boxing News Archive. August 22, 2006. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ^ a b "Top ten chins in heavyweight history". www.livefight.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ^ "A tribute to Lolenga Mock and boxing's best journeymen". Boxing News. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ Linden puts on Golden Gloves By JOSEPH SKREC, STAFF WRITER, Asbury Park Press, March 2, 1997, H11.
- ^ Ike Ibeabuchi vs Marion Wilson, comments by Earnie Rosenthal and John Saracino.
- ^ "Jailed for fixing boxing matches, 'Top Dawg' Williams now reflects on his choices". Washington Post. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ^ "Lost Man Standing". Washington City Paper. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
- ^ Eskenazi, Gerald. "BOXING;Morrison and Mercer: It's 2 Fights, 2 Draws". The New York Times. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ Ike Ibeabuchi vs Marion Wilson, comments by Earnie Rosenthal and John Saracino.
External links edit
- Boxing record for Marion Wilson from BoxRec (registration required) (history)
- BoxingRecords