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Pinklon Thomas
Born
(1958-02-10) February 10, 1958 (age 66)
Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality
American
Other names
Pink
Statistics
Weight(s)
Heavyweight
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach
77 in (196 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights
51
Wins
43
Wins by KO
34
Losses
7
Draws
1
Pinklon Thomas (born February 10, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1993. He was boxing's first 'Centennial Champion' (1886-1986) and held the WBC heavyweight title from 1984 to 1986. He is often regarded as one of the best boxers of his generation.[1][2] He scored notable victories over former heavyweight champions such as Mike Weaver, Tim Witherspoon, James Tillis and future cruiserweight champion Alfonso Ratliff. He also fought to a draw with future WBA Heavyweight Champion Gerrie Coetzee. Thomas' distinguishing characteristics were his pink boxing trunks and a powerful left jab.
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PinklonThomas (born February 10, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1993. He was boxing's first 'Centennial Champion'...
1976 to 2000. He won the WBC heavyweight title in 1986 by defeating PinklonThomas, then lost it in his first defense in the same year to Mike Tyson. Berbick...
to take Mike Tyson the distance, and former WBC heavyweight champion PinklonThomas. Morrison was then given an opportunity to face fellow undefeated fighter...
Sports president Seth Abraham to propose a WBC title fight between PinklonThomas and Trevor Berbick. Abraham had little interest in the fight, but, inspired...
decision in London to win the WBA's world Featherweight title. June 15 - PinklonThomas tko Mike Weaver in the eighth round to retain the WBC Heavyweight Championship...
existing belt. "Tyson-mania" in the media was becoming rampant. He beat PinklonThomas in May by TKO in the sixth round. On August 1 he took the International...
champions Luis Rodriguez, Willie Pastrano, Ralph Dupas, José Nápoles, PinklonThomas, Trevor Berbick, Jimmy Ellis, Wilfredo Gómez, Michael Nunn and Sugar...
Spinks, as well as a draw with future WBC world heavyweight champion PinklonThomas and wins over top contenders Ron Stander, Scott LeDoux and James Tillis...
constant war with King, and on August 31 of that year he was outpointed by PinklonThomas via majority decision.[citation needed] In 1985 Witherspoon regained...
first step up in class, fighting faded ex-champion PinklonThomas, whom he dominated until Thomas gave up after eight rounds. The following month, Bowe...
momentum only a few months later, being upset by undefeated contender PinklonThomas, who was a late substitute, via an 8th-round knockout loss. In November...
the co-feature of reining unified champion Mike Tyson and ex-champ PinklonThomas, Tucker won the bout and the vacant IBF crown via tenth-round technical...
his third and final bout of 1988, he beat former Heavyweight Champion PinklonThomas, also by knockout, in seven rounds. Holyfield began 1989 meeting another...
No. Name Duration of reign Defences 1 PinklonThomas Nov 14, 1992 – Jan 29, 1993s 0 2 Lionel Butler Feb 23, 1993 – Mar 1993s 0 3 Danell Nicholson Aug 4...
02/11/1983 Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. 18 Loss 16–2 PinklonThomas TKO 10 26/03/1983 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S...
Greg Page. 9 Tim Witherspoon (def. Greg Page) 9 Mar – 31 Aug 1984 0 10 PinklonThomas 31 Aug 1984 – 22 Mar 1986 1 11 Trevor Berbick 22 Mar – 22 Nov 1986 0...
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