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Marion Wilson (boxer)

Marion Wilson (born October 19, 1956) is an American former heavyweight professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2007. Wilson, despite having faced some of the hardest punchers of his era, has never been stopped in his professional career. As a result, he is considered by many to have one of the best chins in boxing history, and boxing writer James Slater included him on a list of boxing's best "chins"[1] and Livefight.com ranked him as #8 in terms of best heavyweight chins ever.[2] Wilson faced virtually all notable prospects of his time with perfect records, stopping several promising winning streaks as well as taking former heavyweight champion Ray Mercer to a draw. In the words of the ABC Sports Network's boxing analyst Al Bernstein, Wilson is a veteran fighter, who "has not won many fights, but always gives these youngsters a tough time." He holds wins over Corey Sanders, Mike Hunter, and Paea Wolfgramm.[3]

Marion Wilson
Born
Marion Wilson

(1956-10-19) October 19, 1956 (age 68)
Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesMo
Jackhammer
The Creep
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins12
Wins by KO5
Losses41
Draws4

Amateur career

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Wilson took up boxing at the age of 27.

Professional career

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Nicknamed "The Creep" and "Jackhammer", Wilson turned professional in 1989 and immediately established himself as a tough journeyman opponent for the heavyweight elite. Despite a lackluster record, he has faced, and has lost decisions to, fighters including Oliver McCall, Samuel Peter, Hasim Rahman, Andrew Golota, Shannon Briggs and Ike Ibeabuchi (the latest caught him on a two-days notice, Ibeabuchi was scheduled to fight Corey Sanders for the Tuesday Night Fights,[4] but Sanders quit a few days prior to the scheduled fight, event promoters in a hurry began to look for a substitute, and Wilson took the chance.[5]) One of his notable victories was against rising, undefeated Thomas Williams, who was Wilson's roommate at the time, and who is best known for being the only fighter to be jailed for fight fixing.[6] Wilson, despite losing 41 fights, was never knocked down, nor received a standing eight count in a bout.[7] Hence, he is considered one of boxing's "best chins".[1][2] Wilson also defeated boxers such as Mike Hunter, Corey Sanders, and Paea Wolfgramm, while his fight against WBO heavyweight champion Ray Mercer resulted in a draw.[8]

Wilson felt he was "robbed" of his victories in fights against Orlin Norris, and Obed Sullivan, via the judges' decision (holding Don King responsible).[9]

Professional boxing record

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57 fights 12 wins 41 losses
By knockout 5 0
By decision 7 41
Draws 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
57 Loss 12-41-4   Oliver McCall UD 8 February 24, 2007   ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia U.S.
56 Loss 12-40-4   Chazz Witherspoon UD 4 June 16, 2005   Michael’s Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
55 Loss 12-39-4   Oliver McCall DQ 6 February 5, 2005   Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. Wilson disqualified for excessive holding
54 Win 12-38-4   Jason Waller KO 4 (8), 0:58 November 19, 2004   Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
53 Draw 11-38-4   Jason Waller MD 4 October 15, 2004   Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland, U.S.
52 Loss 11-38-3   Samuel Peter UD 4 March 3, 2002   Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Loss 11-37-3   Tony Thompson UD 6 February 2, 2002   Ramada Inn, New Carrollton, Maryland, U.S.
50 Loss 11-36-3   Robert Wiggins PTS 6 June 29, 2001   Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Loss 11-35-3   Robert Davis UD 8 February 22, 2001   Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Loss 11-34-3   Faruq Saleem UD 10 January 12, 2001   Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
47 Loss 11-33-3   Jason Robinson UD 8 May 17, 2000   Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Loss 11-32-3   Hasim Rahman UD 10 March 1, 2000   Martin’s West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
45 Loss 11-31-3   Larry Donald TD 5 June 12, 1999   Shriner’s Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
44 Loss 11-30-3   Oleg Maskaev UD 8 December 8, 1998   Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
43 Loss 11-29-3   Michael Rush UD 10 November 12, 1998   Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
42 Loss 11-28-3   Derrick Jefferson UD 8 October 2, 1998   Civic Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
41 Loss 11-27-3   David Izon UD 8 July 18, 1998   Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Loss 11-26-3   Ezra Sellers UD 10 June 12, 1998   Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
39 Win 11-25-3   Paea Wolfgramm MD 6 May 9, 1998   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38 Loss 10-25-3   Shazzon Bradley UD 8 April 24, 1998   Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
37 Loss 10-24-3   Greg Page UD 8 March 27, 1998   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Win 10-23-3   Corey Sanders UD 8 October 29, 1997   Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
35 Loss 9-23-3   Robert Hawkins UD 10 July 20, 1997   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S
34 Loss 9-22-3   Carl Williams UD 10 June 13, 1997   Port Chester, New York, U.S
33 Loss 9-21-3   Ike Ibeabuchi UD 10 March 6, 1997   Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Loss 9-20-3   Orlin Norris SD 10 November 14, 1996   Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
31 Win 9-19-3   Thomas Williams TKO 1 (10), 1:53 June 14, 1996   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Loss 8-19-3   Terrence Lewis UD 8 April 19, 1996   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S
29 Loss 8-18-3   Obed Sullivan MD 10 December 13, 1995   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28 Loss 8-17-3   Jeff Wooden MD 10 November 3, 1995   Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
27 Win 8-16-3   Mike Hunter SD 10 October 6, 1995   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Loss 7-16-3   David Izon DQ 5 August 23, 1995   Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
25 Loss 7-15-3   Andrew Golota UD 10 April 11, 1995   Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24 Loss 7-14-3   Shannon Briggs UD 8 March 24, 1995   West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Loss 7-13-3   Kirk Johnson UD 8 February 3, 1995   Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Loss 7-12-3   Aurelio Perez PTS 10 January 3, 1995   Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
21 Loss 7-11-3   Zeljko Mavrovic PTS 8 October 8, 1994   Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
20 Loss 7-10-3   Jimmy Thunder UD 10 September 1, 1994   Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
19 Draw 7-9-3   Ray Mercer SD 10 July 28, 1994   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 7-9-2   Thomas Williams UD 6 June 4, 1994   Reno, Nevada, U.S.
17 Loss 6-9-2   Vaughn Bean UD 6 February 26, 1994   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Loss 6-8-2   Jade Scott UD 10 November 30, 1993   Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
15 Loss 6-7-2   Andrew Golota PTS 8 July 10, 1993   Bushkill Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Loss 6-6-2   Jeremy Williams UD 8 March 25, 1993   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Loss 6-5-2   Tyrell Biggs UD 10 December 8, 1992   Tampa, Florida, U.S.
12 Loss 6-4-2   Francois Botha PTS 8 May 29, 1992   Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
11 Win 6-3-2   Derek Isaman SD 6 May 14, 1992   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Loss 5-3-2   Boris Powell UD 6 March 27, 1992   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Draw 5-2-2   Gerard Jones PTS 6 November 7, 1991   Washington, D.C., U.S.
8 Loss 5-2-1   Derek Isaman TD 2 August 9, 1991   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Loss 5-1-1   Boris Powell UD 4 June 13, 1991   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 5-0-1   Bruce Johnson KO 3 (?), 2:40 March 14, 1991   Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
5 Win 4-0-1   Robert Jackson, Jr. DQ 1 November 14, 1990   Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
4 Win 3-0-1   Maurice Gray KO 4 (4) September 6, 1990   Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
3 Win 2-0-1   James Thompson SD 4 July 21, 1990   Washington, D.C., U.S.
2 Win 1-0-1   Bilal Muhammad TKO 4 (4) February 13, 1990   Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
1 Draw 0-0-1   Charles Dread PTS 4 August 14, 1989   Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Heavyweight Boxing's Ten Greatest Ever Chins • Boxing News". Boxing News Archive. August 22, 2006. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Top ten chins in heavyweight history". www.livefight.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "A tribute to Lolenga Mock and boxing's best journeymen". Boxing News. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  4. ^ Linden puts on Golden Gloves By JOSEPH SKREC, STAFF WRITER, Asbury Park Press, March 2, 1997, H11.
  5. ^ Ike Ibeabuchi vs Marion Wilson, comments by Earnie Rosenthal and John Saracino.
  6. ^ "Jailed for fixing boxing matches, 'Top Dawg' Williams now reflects on his choices". Washington Post. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  7. ^ "Lost Man Standing". Washington City Paper. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  8. ^ Eskenazi, Gerald. "BOXING;Morrison and Mercer: It's 2 Fights, 2 Draws". The New York Times. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  9. ^ Ike Ibeabuchi vs Marion Wilson, comments by Earnie Rosenthal and John Saracino.
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