All boxersTony Thornton
“The Punching Postman”
Boxing · Deceased37-7-1RECORD
26WINS BY KO / TKO
11WINS BY DECISION
45PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-4-0 in 4 fights.
Profile
| Full name | James Anthony Thornton |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Punching Postman |
| Date of birth | 8 Nov 1959 |
| Died | 10 Sep 2009 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Glassboro, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Middleweight, Super middleweight |
| Height | 180 cm (5′11″) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1983–1995 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 4 (1989–1995) |
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Titles and honours
- USBA middleweight champion 1989
- USBA super middleweight champion 1995
Background
Thornton worked as a postal mail carrier while boxing and became known as The Punching Postman. He challenged three times for a world super middleweight title, including against Chris Eubank and Roy Jones Jr., without winning.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
4 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Roy Jones Jr. | TKO | 3 | 0:45 | 30 Sep 1995 | Pensacola, Florida, USA |
| Loss | James Toney | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 29 Oct 1993 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA | |
| Loss | Chris Eubank | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 19 Sep 1992 | Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Loss | Steve Collins | Decision (majority) | 12 | 16 Jul 1989 |