Marion Wilson (boxer)

Marion Wilson
Marion Wilson
Statistics
Real name	Marion Wilson
Nickname(s)	Mo; Jackhammer; The Creep
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Reach	77 in (196 cm)
Nationality	American
Born	October 19, 1956 (age 66); Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	57
Wins	12
Wins by KO	5
Losses	41
Draws	4

Last updated November 29, 2022

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]

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 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.

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References

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

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[BOXING247-1] 1 2 "Heavyweight Boxing's Ten Greatest Ever Chins • Boxing News". Boxing News Archive. August 22, 2006. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

[LIVEFIGHT-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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