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Craig Payne

Craig Payne (May 22, 1961 – April 7, 2017) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2001, challenging for the IBO heavyweight title in 1992. As an amateur, he won the National Golden Gloves super heavyweight title in 1983.

Craig Payne
Born
Craig Payne

(1961-05-22)May 22, 1961
Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 7, 2017(2017-04-07) (aged 55)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins11
Wins by KO8
Losses20
Draws2
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 1983 Rome Super heavyweight
North American Championships
Gold medal – first place 1983 Houston Super heavyweight

Amateur career edit

Payne was a standout football player at Chillicothe (Ohio) High School, graduating in 1979.[1][2] He moved to Livonia, Michigan, in July of that year and began boxing in order to lose weight.[2][3] Payne won a gold medal at the 1982 National Sports Festival, followed by the National Golden Gloves title in 1983 after decisioning a young Mike Tyson.[2]

Payne upset three-time Olympic champion Teófilo Stevenson en route to a gold medal at the 1983 North American Championships in Houston, Texas.[4][5] At the Boxing World Cup held in Italy the following month, he took home the silver medal after losing to Francesco Damiani in the final.[6]

Professional career edit

Payne made his professional debut in 1985, defeating Cleveland Ingram via second-round knockout in Detroit.[7] However, he didn't compete for six years before returning in 1991, well past his prime. Payne's pro career was quite surprising largely because he was completely out of shape often coming in at 300 lbs. His most notable success was a KO of previously undefeated Samson Po'uha.

Professional boxing record edit

12 Wins (8 knockouts, 4 decisions), 20 Losses (7 knockouts, 13 decisions), 1 Draw [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 12-20-1 Andre Purlette TKO 2 10/02/2001 Miami, Florida, U.S.
Loss 12-19-1 Anthony Curry UD 6 05/02/2000 Rochester, Washington, U.S.
Loss 12-18-1 Richard Mason UD 6 22/10/1999 Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S.
Loss 12-17-1 Fres Oquendo TKO 3 10/07/1999 Elgin, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:44 of the third round.
Loss 12-16-1 Troy Weida TKO 5 10/06/1999 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the fifth round.
Loss 12-15-1 Tim Puller UD 8 01/05/1999 Rochester, Washington, U.S.
Loss 12-14-1 Iran Barkley MD 8 27/07/1996 Rochester, Washington, U.S.
Loss 12-13-1 James Tillis UD 8 21/06/1996 Vancouver, Washington, U.S.
Loss 12-12-1 Daniel Dăncuță KO 6 07/03/1995 Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
Loss 12-11-1 Joe Thomas PTS 4 17/02/1995 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 12-10-1 Shannon Briggs UD 8 13/01/1995 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 12-9-1 Ray Anis TKO 10 01/10/1994 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win 12-8-1 Samson Po'uha TKO 6 30/06/1994 Mesquite, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 11-8-1 Mike Hunter PTS 10 19/05/1994 North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 11-7-1 John Bray PTS 8 06/05/1994 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
Loss 11-6-1 Darren Hayden PTS 6 09/03/1994 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Loss 11-5-1 Francois Botha KO 7 30/10/1993 Johannesburg, South Africa
Loss 11-4-1 Garing Lane PTS 10 28/09/1993 Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 11-3-1 Rocky Sekorski TKO 6 14/09/1993 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 10-3-1 Melton Bowen TKO 5 28/08/1993 Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Win 9-3-1 Bobby Crabtree TKO 6 29/05/1993 Yakima, Washington, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:55 of the sixth round.
Win 8-3-1 Tyrone Evans PTS 6 27/04/1993 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Loss 7-3-1 Lionel Butler TKO 7 26/03/1993 Reseda, California, U.S.
Loss 7-2-1 Pinklon Thomas SD 12 14/11/1992 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. For inaugural IBO heavyweight title
Win 7-1-1 Arthel Lawhorne TKO 2 27/10/1992 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Win 6-1-1 Conroy Nelson KO 6 19/06/1992 London, Ontario, Canada Nelson knocked out at 2:03 of the sixth round.
Loss 5-1-1 Tyrone Evans MD 4 21/04/1992 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Win 5-0-1 Kevin P Porter PTS 4 08/02/1992 Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Win 4-0-1 Luis Torres PTS 4 21/01/1992 Canton, Michigan, U.S.
Draw 3-0-1 Robert Smith PTS 4 09/12/1991 Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Win 3-0 Ken McCants KO 3 14/11/1991 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Win 2-0 Kevin P Porter PTS 4 16/07/1991 Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Win 1-0 Cleveland Ingram KO 2 21/03/1985 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

References edit

  1. ^ Galipault, Gerry (April 6, 1983). "Payne faces toughest challenge". Chillicothe Gazette. p. 9. Retrieved October 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c Brown, Clifton (April 7, 1983). "Livonia boxer comes home with U.S. Golden Gloves title". Detroit Free Press. p. 125. Retrieved October 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Katz, Michael (October 14, 1983). "Amateur boxer Payne has no fear". Austin American-Statesman. p. 76. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Gustkey, Earl (September 16, 1983). "Payne Delivers Upset of Upsets". Los Angeles Times. p. 38. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Boxing". Miami Herald. September 16, 1983. p. 149. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Americans left in wake of Cuban title winners". Times Colonist. October 23, 1983. p. 17. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Brown, Clifton (March 28, 1985). "First pro outing was a bang-up success". Detroit Free Press. p. 168. Retrieved October 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.

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