All boxersDuane Thomas
Boxing · Deceased31-3-0RECORD
21WINS BY KO / TKO
10WINS BY DECISION
34PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 1 Feb 1961 |
| Died | 13 Jun 2000 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light middleweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 177 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1979–2000 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 20 Apr 1979 |
| Last fight | Win vs Abraham Bruno, 8 Apr 2000 |
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Titles and honours
- WBC light middleweight champion (1986–1987)
- USBA light middleweight champion (1983–1986)
Background
Duane Thomas was an American boxer from Detroit who won the vacant WBC light middleweight title by stopping John Mugabi in 1986. He was killed in Detroit in 2000, shortly after a comeback following 11 years out of the ring.
Fight history
34 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | Abraham Bruno | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 8 Apr 2000 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Thomas Covington | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 13 Oct 1989 | Manuel Lujan Exhibition Hall, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US | ||
| Loss | Gianfranco Rosi | TKO | 7 | 3 Jan 1988 | Palazzo dello Sport, Genoa, Italy | For WBC light middleweight title | |
| Loss | Lupe Aquino | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 12 Jul 1987 | Sports Complex, Mérignac, France | Lost WBC light middleweight title | |
| Win | John Mugabi | TKO | 3 | 5 Dec 1986 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | Won vacant WBC light middleweight title | |
| Win | Bobby McCorvey | TKO | 2 | 17 Oct 1986 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Tony Ojo | TKO | 2 | 28 Jul 1986 | Grahams Studio West, Phoenix, Arizona, US | Retained USBA light middleweight title | |
| Win | Lopez McGee | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 7 Jan 1986 | New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, US | ||
| Win | Mark McPherson | TKO | 10 | 16 May 1985 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Retained USBA light middleweight title | |
| Win | Sumbu Kalambay | Decision (points) | 10 | 6 Apr 1985 | Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Lloyd Richardson | TKO | 1 | 20 Dec 1984 | Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, US | ||
| Win | Tony Harrison | TKO | 8 | 15 Jun 1984 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Clayton Hires | KO | 4 | 19 Apr 1984 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | Retained USBA light middleweight title | |
| Win | Donald King | TKO | 10 | 19 Nov 1983 | Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | Retained USBA light middleweight title | |
| Win | Nino Gonzalez | TKO | 8 | 26 May 1983 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Won vacant USBA light middleweight title | |
| Win | Jesse Abrams | KO | 2 | 4 Sep 1982 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Willie Ray Taylor | KO | 4 | 25 Jul 1982 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Loss | Buster Drayton | TKO | 7 | 29 Apr 1982 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Tony McMinn | TKO | 1 | 27 Feb 1982 | The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Fred Reed | TKO | 2 | 23 Jan 1982 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Carl Crowley | KO | 1 | 3 Dec 1981 | Coliseum, Jackson, Tennessee, US | ||
| Win | Jose Luis Santana | TKO | 10 | 10 Sep 1981 | Twenty Grand Showroom, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | David Braxton | Decision (split) | 10 | 19 Feb 1981 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Jerry Hall | Disqualification | 1 | 12 Dec 1980 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Allen Avery | KO | 2 | 2 Dec 1980 | Sports Arena, Toledo, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Randall Jackson | KO | 1 | 23 Oct 1980 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | James Leftwick | KO | 1 | 13 Jun 1980 | Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Lamont Hopkins | TKO | 3 | 22 Feb 1980 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Lenny Villers | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 24 Jan 1980 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Rodney Cummings | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 15 Nov 1979 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Harvey Wilson | KO | 2 | 18 Oct 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Dave Myrick | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 2 Aug 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Ron Tillman | TKO | 4 | 28 Jun 1979 | Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Ken Rocky Fusco | Decision (split) | 4 | 20 Apr 1979 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | Pro debut |
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