Bomani Parker

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Bomani Parker
Born
Parker White

(1967-09-30) September 30, 1967 (age 56)
Other namesWarrior
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins14
Wins by KO8
Losses8
Draws1
No contests0

Bomani Parker (born September 30, 1967), formerly named Parker White, is an American boxer born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His parents moved to California shortly after his birth.

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Amateur career

Parker's boxing career started in West Oakland, in the Boys and Girls Club. At age 19 he weighed-in as a middleweight at 165 pounds and fought as a south-paw (left-handed). In 1986, Parker fought as a National Golden Gloves Champion and also became a member of the American Olympic boxing team. He fought in the Goodwill Games and became an American Golden Gloves contender. Parker defeated Russian opponents six times--a record for an American boxer. He holds the record against Cuba as well, with a total of four wins. In 1988, Parker competed in a championship bout in the 1988 Olympic Trials against Alfred Cole.

Professional career

Parker made his professional boxing debut on October 13, 1988. Moving up in weight class, he went on to win the WBC Light Heavyweight Continental Americas title on October 2, 1991. Parker continued to move up in weight class, fighting at cruiserweight and eventually heavyweight class in 1995. He held a 14-6-1 record before his career was cut short by a 13-year prison sentence for possession of controlled substances. [1] He attempted a comeback in 2012 losing to Rodney Hernandez by a unanimous decision.

Professional boxing record

23 fights14 wins8 losses
By knockout86
By decision62
Draws1
No.Result [2] RecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
23Loss14–8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Yohan BanksUD1 (4), 1:5920 Jul, 2013 Flag of the United States.svg Red Lion Hotel, Sacramento, California
22Loss14–7–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rodney HernandezUD414 Sep, 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Woodlake Hotel, Sacramento, California
21Loss14–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Cliff Couser UD1028 Nov, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
20Loss14–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ed MahoneTKO3 (10), 1:3924 Feb, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California
19Loss14–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Lionel Butler KO1 (10), 3:0021 Nov, 1996 Flag of the United States.svg Country Club, Reseda, California
18Loss14–3–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jimmy Thunder KO1 (10), 2:36 17 June 1995 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
17Win14–2–1 Flag of Sweden.svg Mikael LindbladUD830 Apr, 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Rio Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
16Draw13–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg John ElkinsTD? (4)5 Nov 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Circus Maximus Showroom, Stateline, Nevada
15Loss13–2 Flag of the United States.svg Ernesto MagdalenoKO5 (12)24 Feb, 1992 Flag of the United States.svg Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California
14Win13–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Martín Amarillas MD122 Oct, 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Concord, California For vacant WBC Continental Americas
light heavyweight title
13Loss12–1 Flag of Russia.svg Viktor PotekhinTKO2 (?)7 Mar, 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg LaVelle StanleyKO1 (?)1 Feb, 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Richmond, California
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Grover RobinsonKO10 (10)19 Dec, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Texas Longhorn Club, Vinton, Louisiana
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tony OrvilleKO6 (?), 1:5525 Oct, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Texas Longhorn Club, Vinton, Louisiana
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Terry VernersPTS66 Aug, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Nate HouserKO3 (?)18 Jun, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Raymond GonzalesKO2 (?)15 Dec, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Vallejo, California
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg James FernandezPTS65 Oct, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Houston, Texas
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Roger MontuePTS529 Mar, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Oakland, California
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris DoolittleTKO1 (?)19 Feb, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Monessen High Gym, Monessen, Pennsylvania
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Calvert JacksonKO2 (?)29 Nov, 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Richmond, California
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Adrian RiggsUD410 Nov, 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Cascade Showroom, Stateline, Nevada
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dusty DyerKO1 (?)13 Oct, 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Tahoe, Cascade Showroom, Stateline, Nevada Professional debut

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References

  1. "Local heavyweight boxer seeks comeback in Richmond". 20 June 2012.
  2. "BoxRec: Bomani Oarker". BoxRec. November 24, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023.