Marion Wilson (boxer)

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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)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins12
Wins by KO5
Losses41
Draws4

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]

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Amateur career

Wilson took up boxing at the age of 27.

Professional career

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

57 fights12 wins41 losses
By knockout50
By decision741
Draws4
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
57Loss12-41-4 Oliver McCall UD8Feb 24, 2007ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia U.S.
56Loss12-40-4 Chazz Witherspoon UD4Jun 16, 2005Michael’s Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
55Loss12-39-4 Oliver McCall DQ6Feb 5, 2005Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Wilson disqualified for excessive holding
54Win12-38-4Jason WallerKO4 (8), 0:58Nov 19, 2004Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
53Draw11-38-4Jason WallerMD4Oct 15, 2004Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland, U.S.
52Loss11-38-3 Samuel Peter UD4Mar 3, 2002Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51Loss11-37-3 Tony Thompson UD6Feb 2, 2002Ramada Inn, New Carrollton, Maryland, U.S.
50Loss11-36-3 Robert Wiggins PTS6Jun 29, 2001Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
49Loss11-35-3Robert DavisUD8Feb 22, 2001Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48Loss11-34-3Faruq SaleemUD10Jan 12, 2001Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
47Loss11-33-3Jason RobinsonUD8May 17, 2000Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
46Loss11-32-3 Hasim Rahman UD10Mar 1, 2000Martin’s West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
45Loss11-31-3 Larry Donald TD5Jun 12, 1999Shriner’s Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
44Loss11-30-3 Oleg Maskaev UD8Dec 8, 1998Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
43Loss11-29-3Michael RushUD10Nov 12, 1998Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
42Loss11-28-3 Derrick Jefferson UD8Oct 2, 1998Civic Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
41Loss11-27-3 David Izon UD8 Jul 18, 1998 Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
40Loss11-26-3 Ezra Sellers UD10Jun 12, 1998Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
39Win11-25-3 Paea Wolfgramm MD6May 9, 1998Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38Loss10-25-3Shazzon BradleyUD8Apr 24, 1998 Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
37Loss10-24-3 Greg Page UD8Mar 27, 1998Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
36Win10-23-3 Corey Sanders UD8Oct 29, 1997Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
35Loss9-23-3Robert HawkinsUD10Jul 20, 1997Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S
34Loss9-22-3 Carl Williams UD10Jun 13, 1997 Port Chester, New York, U.S
33Loss9-21-3 Ike Ibeabuchi UD10Mar 6, 1997 Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
32Loss9-20-3 Orlin Norris SD10Nov 14, 1996Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
31Win9-19-3Thomas WilliamsTKO1 (10), 1:53Jun 14, 1996Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30Loss8-19-3Terrence LewisUD8Apr 19, 1996Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S
29Loss8-18-3 Obed Sullivan MD10Dec 13, 1995Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28Loss8-17-3Jeff WoodenMD10Nov 3, 1995 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
27Win8-16-3 Mike Hunter SD10Oct 6, 1995Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26Loss7-16-3 David Izon DQ5Aug 23, 1995 Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
25Loss7-15-3 Andrew Golota UD10Apr 11, 1995 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24Loss7-14-3 Shannon Briggs UD8Mar 24, 1995 West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
23Loss7-13-3 Kirk Johnson UD8Feb 3, 1995Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22Loss7-12-3Aurelio PerezPTS10Jan 3, 1995 Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
21Loss7-11-3 Zeljko Mavrovic PTS8 Oct 8, 1994 Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
20Loss7-10-3 Jimmy Thunder UD10Sep 1, 1994 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
19Draw7-9-3 Ray Mercer SD10Jul 28, 1994Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18Win7-9-2Thomas WilliamsUD6Jun 4, 1994 Reno, Nevada, U.S.
17Loss6-9-2 Vaughn Bean UD6Feb 26, 1994Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16Loss6-8-2Jade ScottUD10Nov 30, 1993 Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
15Loss6-7-2 Andrew Golota PTS8Jul 10, 1993 Bushkill Pennsylvania, U.S.
14Loss6-6-2 Jeremy Williams UD8Mar 25, 1993Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Loss6-5-2 Tyrell Biggs UD10Dec 8, 1992 Tampa, Florida, U.S.
12Loss6-4-2 Francois Botha PTS8May 29, 1992 Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
11Win6-3-2 Derek Isaman SD6May 14, 1992Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Loss5-3-2 Boris Powell UD6Mar 27, 1992Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Draw5-2-2Gerard JonesPTS6Nov 7, 1991Washington, D.C., U.S.
8Loss5-2-1 Derek Isaman TD2Aug 9, 1991 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Loss5-1-1Boris PowellUD4Jun 13, 1991 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6Win5-0-1Bruce JohnsonKO3 (?), 2:40Mar 14, 1991Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
5Win4-0-1Robert Jackson, Jr.DQ1Nov 14, 1990 Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
4Win3-0-1Maurice GrayKO4 (4)Sep 6, 1990Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
3Win2-0-1James ThompsonSD4Jul 21, 1990 Washington, D.C., U.S.
2Win1-0-1Bilal MuhammadTKO4 (4)Feb 13, 1990 Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
1Draw0-0-1Charles DreadPTS4Aug 14, 1989 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

References

  1. 1 2 "Heavyweight Boxing's Ten Greatest Ever Chins • Boxing News". Boxing News Archive. August 22, 2006. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "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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