Warren Thompson (boxer)

Warren Thompson
Born (1956-08-26) August 26, 1956 (age 68)
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
North American Championships
Silver medal – second place 1982 Las Vegas Super Heavyweight

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

Amateur career

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  • 1983 National AAU Super Heavyweight Champion

Professional career

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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

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

Professional boxing record

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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 United States Mike Whitfield UD 6 20 Nov 1996 United States Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 7-2-2 United States Sam Hampton TKO 6 6 Jun 1995 United States Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 6-0 United States Thomas "Top Dawg" Williams UD 6 4 Nov 1993 United States Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 8-0 United States Derek Isaman UD 4 20 Jun 1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 12-1 United Kingdom Adam Fogerty PTS 8 24 Sep 1990 United Kingdom London, England
Loss 4-0 United Kingdom Henry Akinwande PTS 6 14 Mar 1990 United Kingdom London, England
Win 8-7-1 United States Robert Colay UD 6 13 Feb 1990 United States Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 4-0 United States Bruce Seldon TKO 3 25 Jun 1989 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 2-2-1 United States Garing Lane SD 4 7 Dec 1988 United States Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Win 3-0 United States Tommy Smith PTS 4 26 Aug 1988 United States Bealeton, Virginia, U.S.
Loss -2-1 United States Garing Lane SD 4 20 Jul 1988 United States Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Loss 9-0 United States James Pritchard PTS 6 31 Oct 1986 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 5-1 United States Kelvin Beatty TKO 4 19 Jun 1986 United States Washington, D.C., U.S.
Win 3-9 United States Lynwood Jones PTS 4 28 Apr 1986 United States Fort Belvoir, Virginia, U.S.
Loss -- United States Mike Hunter SD 4 14 Dec 1985 United States Largo, Maryland, U.S.
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Preceded by United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion
1983
Succeeded by