All boxersWilliam Guthrie
“KO King”
Boxing35-4-3RECORD
28WINS BY KO / TKO
7WINS BY DECISION
42PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | William Douglas Guthrie |
|---|---|
| Nickname | KO King |
| Date of birth | 17 Jan 1967 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Cruiserweight, Light heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 185 cm (6′1″) |
| Reach | 188 cm (74″) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Years active | 1989–2007 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 1 May 1989 |
| Last fight | Draw vs James Johnson, 12 May 2007 |
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Titles and honours
- IBF light heavyweight champion (1997–1998)
- USBA light heavyweight champion (1995)
- IBF International cruiserweight champion (2006)
Background
William Guthrie is an American former boxer who was the 1985 National Golden Gloves middleweight champion. He won the vacant IBF light heavyweight title in 1997 and later moved up to cruiserweight.
Fight history
42 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | James Johnson | Decision (split) | 6 | 12 May 2007 | Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, US | ||
| Loss | Marlon Hayes | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 26 Jan 2007 | Destiny's, Orlando, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Donnell Wiggins | TKO | 4 | 9 Dec 2006 | County Fairgrounds, Florence, South Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Luke Munsen | TKO | 5 | 29 Jul 2006 | Qwest Arena, Boise, Idaho, US | Won vacant IBF International cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Carlos Bates | TKO | 1 | 27 May 2006 | The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Eric Starr | TKO | 5 | 29 Apr 2006 | Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, US | ||
| Win | Vincent Harris | Decision (majority) | 4 | 31 Mar 2006 | Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, US | ||
| Draw | Rodney Moore | Decision (majority) | 6 | 3 Dec 2005 | Municipal Coliseum, St. Petersburg, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Preston Kenney | KO | 1 | 2 Jun 2005 | Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | John Roman Williams | KO | 2 | 27 Nov 2004 | Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, US | ||
| Draw | Hilario Guzman | Decision (points) | 6 | 24 Sep 2004 | Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, US | ||
| Loss | Ravea Springs | TKO | 11 | 7 Feb 2002 | Adam's Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, US | For vacant NABO cruiserweight title | |
| Win | Terry Porter | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 25 Sep 2001 | The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Lorenzo Boyd | TKO | 2 | 24 Jul 2001 | The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | John Kiser | Decision (split) | 8 | 6 May 2000 | Pan American Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, US | ||
| Win | Wesley Martin | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 11 Mar 2000 | Dade Community College, Miami, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Michael Nunn | TKO | 7 | 9 May 1999 | Municipal Auditorium, Minot, North Dakota, US | ||
| Loss | Reggie Johnson | KO | 5 | 6 Feb 1998 | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, US | Lost IBF light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Darin Allen | TKO | 3 | 19 Jul 1997 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US | Won vacant IBF light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Jamie Stevenson | KO | 3 | 28 Mar 1997 | The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, US | ||
| Win | Ramzi Hassan | TKO | 6 | 29 Jun 1996 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, US | ||
| Win | John Kiser | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 18 May 1996 | Mirage Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Jerome Hill | TKO | 2 | 24 Feb 1996 | Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Virginia, US | ||
| Win | Tim Hillie | Decision (split) | 10 | 27 Jan 1996 | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, US | ||
| Win | Richard Frazier | KO | 4 | 8 Nov 1995 | 69th Regiment Armory, New York City, New York, US | Won vacant USBA light heavyweight title | |
| Win | Jeff Bowman | TKO | 3 | 3 Oct 1995 | Memphis, Tennessee, US | ||
| Win | Ron Butler | TKO | 3 | 25 Apr 1995 | Youth Center, Cut Off, Louisiana, US | ||
| Win | Travis Meat | KO | 1 | 6 Feb 1995 | Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Donnie Penelton | KO | 2 | 28 Nov 1994 | Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Darrell Kizer | TKO | 2 | 23 Jun 1994 | Florissant, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Krishna Wainwright | TKO (corner retirement) | 6 | 5 May 1994 | Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Bills | KO | 3 | 11 Apr 1994 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, US | ||
| Win | Tim Knight | Decision (points) | 10 | 27 Aug 1993 | Regal Riverfront Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Anthony Campbell | KO | 2 | 6 May 1993 | Regal Riverfront Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Eric Cole | TKO | 1 | 28 Jul 1990 | Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | David Gwynn | KO | 1 | 27 Apr 1990 | Fairgrounds Arena, Mobile, Alabama, US | ||
| Win | Lee Smith | TKO | 1 | 24 Mar 1990 | Fairgrounds Arena, Mobile, Alabama, US | ||
| Win | Randy Thomas | TKO | 1 | 16 Feb 1990 | Clarion Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Chris Collins | TKO | 3 | 3 Nov 1989 | Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Roy Bedwell | TKO | 1 | 27 Jul 1989 | Chase Park Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | Clarence Hutchinson | TKO | 2 | 21 Jun 1989 | Whitey Herzog's Powerhouse Nightclub, St. Louis, Missouri, US | ||
| Win | John Moore | TKO | 2 | 1 May 1989 | Omni International Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, US | Pro debut |
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