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Darnell Wilson (born June 23, 1966) is an American former boxer. That was a 1996 Light Middleweight US Olympic Alternate.
Born on the Southside of Chicago, Wilson started boxing in 1980 at the age of 14. He was coached by Tom O'Shea. Wilson was an amateur standout and was the 1993 National Golden Gloves Light Middleweight Champion. He later went on to become the United States Amateur Light middleweight champion in 1997–1999. Chicago Golden Gloves finalist (1986). He won the Chicago Golden Gloves from 1990-1992 U.S. Olympic alternate (1996).
Wilson turned professional in 2002 and was undefeated in his first 8 fights, including a win over journeyman Reggie Strickland, he also had a draw with Ishmail Arvin before losing to Chad Dawson by decision in 2004 for the WBC World Youth middleweight title. Wilson fought three times after this going 1-0-2. He retired in 2012 after a draw with undefeated fighter Paul Littleton.
Michael Spinks is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1977 to 1988. He held world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed light heavyweight title from 1983 to 1985, and the lineal heavyweight title from 1985 to 1988. As an amateur he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
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Tarvis Simms is an American professional boxer in the Middleweight division.
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Jesus "Jesse" Valdez is a retired boxer. He was selected a member of the All-American AAU boxing team for 1973, and was named the top welterweight amateur boxer in the nation in 1973 by the National AAU Boxing Committee.
Wilbert McClure was an American boxer. As an amateur he won gold medals in the light middleweight division at the 1959 Pan American Games and the 1960 Olympics. As a professional he competed from 1961 to 1970.
Brian O'Shea is an American former boxer, referee, and judge.
Fernando Guerrero De La Cruz is a Dominican-American middleweight professional boxer.
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Junior Anthony Wright Jr. is an American professional boxer who challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title in 2016. As an amateur, he was a three-time Chicago Golden Gloves champion and also fought in the National Golden Gloves tournament.
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