Warren Thompson (boxer)

Warren Thompson (born August 26, 1956) is an American former professional boxer best known for his successful amateur boxing career.

Warren Thompson
Born (1956-08-26) August 26, 1956 (age 67)
Medal record
Men’s amateur boxing
Representing  United States
North American Championships
Silver medal – second place 1982 Las Vegas Super Heavyweight

Amateur career edit

  • 1983 National AAU Super Heavyweight Champion

Professional career edit

Nicknamed "Chico", Thompson turned pro in 1985 and was upset by also debuting Mike Hunter. His pro career never picked up from there, and his resume included losses to notable heavyweights James Pritchard, Bruce Seldon, and Henry Akinwande. He retired in 1996 with a record of 5 wins and 10 losses.[citation needed]

Honors edit

Thompson was a Class of 2006 Inductee into the Maryland Boxing Hall of Fame.

Professional boxing record edit

5 Wins (1 knockout, 4 decisions), 10 Losses (2 knockouts, 8 decisions) [1]
Result Opp Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 5-9   Mike Whitfield UD 6 20 Nov 1996   Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 7-2-2   Sam Hampton TKO 6 6 Jun 1995   Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 6-0   Thomas "Top Dawg" Williams UD 6 4 Nov 1993   Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 8-0   Derek Isaman UD 4 20 Jun 1991   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 12-1   Adam Fogerty PTS 8 24 Sep 1990   London, England
Loss 4-0   Henry Akinwande PTS 6 14 Mar 1990   London, England
Win 8-7-1   Robert Colay UD 6 13 Feb 1990   Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 4-0   Bruce Seldon TKO 3 25 Jun 1989   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 2-2-1   Garing Lane SD 4 7 Dec 1988   Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Win 3-0   Tommy Smith PTS 4 26 Aug 1988   Bealeton, Virginia, U.S.
Loss -2-1   Garing Lane SD 4 20 Jul 1988   Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 9-0   James Pritchard PTS 6 31 Oct 1986   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 5-1   Kelvin Beatty TKO 4 19 Jun 1986   Washington, D.C., U.S.
Win 3-9   Lynwood Jones PTS 4 28 Apr 1986   Fort Belvoir, Virginia, U.S.
Loss --   Mike Hunter SD 4 14 Dec 1985   Largo, Maryland, U.S.

External links edit

Preceded by United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion
1983
Succeeded by