Isiah Thomas (boxer)

Isiah Thomas (born January 30, 1989) is an American boxer best known for winning the first-ever Junior World Boxing Championship for the United States at the 2005 Cadet World Championships on October 18 in Liverpool, England.

Isiah Thomas
Statistics
Real nameAlex Isiah Thomas
Weight(s)Junior heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1989-01-30) January 30, 1989
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins15
Wins by KO6
Losses2
No contests1

Amateur career

A natural southpaw, Thomas had his first bout in 2002 and continued his winning ways en route to becoming a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion as well as easily winning the World Championships, garnering praise from Emanuel Steward: "I have a kid who will be the next big thing—Isiah Thomas. I don't have to teach him much, he's a gifted athlete. I haven't seen anyone as good since Mays."

His amateur career, however, stalled somewhat as his two losses against compatriots in 2006 and his loss to Deontay Wilder at the 2007 National Golden Gloves attested.

Professional career

He turned professional at light heavyweight in 2008.

In December 2015, Thomas fought Murat Gassiev in a fight that was ruled a no contest after Thomas was hit after the bell in the third round.[1]

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References
  1. Burton, Ryan (December 18, 2015). "Murat Gassiev, Isiah Thomas Fight To a No-Contest". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
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