All boxersCraig Payne
Boxing · Deceased11-20-2RECORD
8WINS BY KO / TKO
3WINS BY DECISION
33PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 22 May 1961 |
| Died | 7 Apr 2017 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Chillicothe, Ohio, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 188 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1985–2001 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 21 Mar 1985 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Andre Purlette, 10 Feb 2001 |
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Background
Craig Payne was an American professional heavyweight who won the National Golden Gloves super heavyweight title as an amateur in 1983. He challenged Pinklon Thomas for the inaugural IBO heavyweight title in 1992.
Fight history
33 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Andre Purlette | TKO | 2 | 10 Feb 2001 | Miami, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Anthony Curry | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 5 Feb 2000 | Rochester, Washington, US | ||
| Loss | Richard Mason | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 22 Oct 1999 | Rising Sun, Indiana, US | ||
| Loss | Fres Oquendo | TKO | 3 | 10 Jul 1999 | Elgin, Illinois, US | ||
| Loss | Troy Weida | TKO | 5 | 10 Jun 1999 | Indianapolis, Indiana, US | ||
| Loss | Tim Puller | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 1 May 1999 | Rochester, Washington, US | ||
| Loss | Iran Barkley | Decision (majority) | 8 | 27 Jul 1996 | Rochester, Washington, US | ||
| Loss | James Tillis | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 21 Jun 1996 | Vancouver, Washington, US | ||
| Loss | Daniel Dăncuță | KO | 6 | 7 Mar 1995 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, US | ||
| Loss | Joe Thomas | Decision (points) | 4 | 17 Feb 1995 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Shannon Briggs | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 13 Jan 1995 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Ray Anis | TKO | 10 | 1 Oct 1994 | Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Samson Po'uha | TKO | 6 | 30 Jun 1994 | Mesquite, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | Mike Hunter | Decision (points) | 10 | 19 May 1994 | North Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Loss | John Bray | Decision (points) | 8 | 6 May 1994 | Terre Haute, Indiana, US | ||
| Loss | Darren Hayden | Decision (points) | 6 | 9 Mar 1994 | Lexington, Kentucky, US | ||
| Loss | Francois Botha | KO | 7 | 30 Oct 1993 | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Loss | Garing Lane | Decision (points) | 10 | 28 Sep 1993 | Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, US | ||
| Win | Rocky Sekorski | TKO | 6 | 14 Sep 1993 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Melton Bowen | TKO | 5 | 28 Aug 1993 | Orlando, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Crabtree | TKO | 6 | 29 May 1993 | Yakima, Washington, US | ||
| Win | Tyrone Evans | Decision (points) | 6 | 27 Apr 1993 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, US | ||
| Loss | Lionel Butler | TKO | 7 | 26 Mar 1993 | Reseda, California, US | ||
| Loss | Pinklon Thomas | Decision (split) | 12 | 14 Nov 1992 | Greenville, South Carolina, US | For inaugural IBO heavyweight title | |
| Win | Arthel Lawhorne | TKO | 2 | 27 Oct 1992 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Conroy Nelson | KO | 6 | 19 Jun 1992 | London, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Loss | Tyrone Evans | Decision (majority) | 4 | 21 Apr 1992 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, US | ||
| Draw | Kevin P Porter | Decision (points) | 4 | 8 Feb 1992 | Lansing, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Luis Torres | Decision (points) | 4 | 21 Jan 1992 | Canton, Michigan, US | ||
| Draw | Robert Smith | Decision (points) | 4 | 9 Dec 1991 | Waukesha, Wisconsin, US | ||
| Win | Ken McCants | KO | 3 | 14 Nov 1991 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Kevin P Porter | Decision (points) | 4 | 16 Jul 1991 | Lansing, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Cleveland Ingram | KO | 2 | 21 Mar 1985 | Detroit, Michigan, US | Pro debut |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).