Derek Isaman

Derek Warren Isaman (born April 23, 1967) is a former professional American boxer.

College football

Isaman was played college football at Ohio State University. He was the starting inside linebacker for Ohio State Buckeyes.

Amateur boxing career

Isaman was the 1988 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion, he decisioned James Johnson in the quarterfinals, Tommy Morrison in the semifinals, and Robert Hargrove in the finals. He also lost a points decision to Mike Tyson in a prior National Golden Gloves semi-final.

Professional boxing career

Isaman turned pro in 1990 and won his first 12 fights, before losing a rematch to Marion Wilson in 1992. He retired in 1994 after a three fight win streak.

Professional boxing record
15 Wins (9 knockouts, 6 decisions), 1 Loss (0 knockouts, 1 decision)
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 17-5 West Turner PTS 8 08/11/1994 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win 5-0-1 Tom Dailing TKO 4 24/09/1994 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10-38 Rocky Bentley UD 8 01/08/1992 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Loss 5-3-2 Marion "The Creep" Wilson SD 6 14/05/1992 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States 57-58, 55-59, 59-55.
Win 4-7 Sim Warrior TKO 2 20/03/1992 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13-40-2 Frankie Hines KO 1 08/02/1992 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 5-1-1 Marion "The Creep" Wilson TKO 2 09/08/1991 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 4-7 Warren Thompson UD 4 20/06/1991 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 3-0 Webster Vinson PTS 4 12/05/1991 Rochester, New York, United States
Win 4-10-1 Mike Robinson PTS 4 18/04/1991 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 1-4 Horace Craft KO 1 17/03/1991 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Craft knocked out at 1:16 of the first round.
Win 4-3 Ross "The Boss" Puritty PTS 4 24/02/1991 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 40-36, 40-36, 40-36.
Win 2-6 Corey Coulter TKO 1 10/02/1991 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 0-2-1 Jose Avila KO 1 12/11/1990 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win 0-1 Roy "Half" Price TKO 1 17/09/1990 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 0-2 Ed Strickland KO 1 19/08/1990 Reno, Nevada, United States
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