T. J. Wilson (boxer)
T. J. Wilson (born 1975 February 13 in Tulsa as TJ Edward Wilson) is an American heavyweight who won the US Amateur Super Heavyweight championship in 2000.[1]
Amateur
Tall southpaw Wilson had a stellar amateur career. The counterpuncher was an Olympic alternate in 1996 and was the American boxer at the World Championships 1997 where he lost early to eventual runner-up Alexis Rubalcaba.
He crowned his career with a win at the United States amateur (AAU) Super Heavyweight championships in 2000. He beat 1999 national champion Calvin Brock in the Olympic qualification, too, but lost the rematch 5:6 again having to settle for alternate. He also beat Dominic Guinn in the amateurs.
Pro
He turned pro afterwards but suffered a major disappointment getting knocked out cold by clubfighter Willie Chapman.
In 2007 he sensationally KOd undefeated prospect Travis Walker in just 15 seconds.[1] He lost the rematch by KO2.
As of February 2008 Wilson's professional record was 12-2 with 8 knockouts.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Wilson Stops Walker in 15 seconds". East side Boxing. 20 October 2007. Retrieved 3 November 2014.
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| Preceded by Calvin Brock |
United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion 2000 |
Succeeded by Jason Estrada |