Nathaniel Fitch

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Nathaniel Fitch
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Fitch (left) assisting on the mitts (U.S. Army Photo)
Born
Nathaniel Fitch Sr.

Bastrop, Louisiana
Other namesSweet Red

Nathaniel Fitch Sr. (born October 31, 1956) is an American former heavyweight boxer best known for his stellar amateur boxing career.

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Early years

"Years ago I was at a Boys Club and some guys took my bike and my brothers went to retrieve it and I'll just say I was impressed with the way they did it," said Fitch. "From that point forward I knew I wanted to learn to box." [1]

In 1977, Fitch enlisted in the U.S. Army where he began his career as an amateur boxer. He transferred to Fort Bragg in 1983. [1]

Amateur career

Fitch went on to win the 1983 All-Army Championship, the 1983 Interservice Championship, the 1984 Olympic Sports Festival, the 1985 National Amateur Boxing Federation Championship, the 1987 National Golden Gloves Championship and the 1987 Eastern Olympic Trials. [1]

Accomplishments

He finished his amateur career with a record of 187 wins, 16 losses and 1 draw. [1]

Professional career

Fitch turned pro in 1988 and had limited success. His resume included losses to notable heavyweights Lou Savarese, Tim Witherspoon, Bruce Seldon, Jeremy Williams, Chris Byrd, and John Ruiz. He retired in 1997 after a decision loss to Timo Hoffmann.

Professional boxing record

12 Wins (8 knockouts, 4 decisions), 19 Losses (10 knockouts, 9 decisions), 1 No Contest
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss5-0 Flag of Germany.svg Timo Hoffmann PTS605/10/1997 Flag of Germany.svg Gera, Germany
Loss9-0 Flag of the United States.svg Najee ShaheedTKO523/01/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Loss19-1 Flag of the United States.svg Terrence LewisKO406/12/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Loss27-3 Flag of the United States.svg John Ruiz TKO325/10/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Loss15-0 Flag of the United States.svg Richie MelitoTKO117/07/1996 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York U.S.
Win0-6 Flag of the United States.svg Steve WestTKO206/04/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss20-0 Flag of the United States.svg Don SteeleTKO519/12/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Loss12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Byrd KO703/10/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Flint, Michigan, U.S.
Win0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry DonnellTKO127/09/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss22-1 Flag of the United States.svg Boone Pultz UD814/09/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S.
Loss14-0 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kirk Johnson PTS1007/07/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S.
Loss6-2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Sam HamptonPTS811/04/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
Loss15-0 Flag of Croatia.svg Zeljko Mavrovic KO111/02/1995 Flag of Germany.svg Frankfurt, Germany
Loss39-4 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Witherspoon TKO617/12/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
No Contest9-6 Flag of the United States.svg Stanley WrightNC220/07/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss28-3 Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Seldon TKO419/02/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Loss12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Williams RTD709/11/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.Fitch retired at the end of the seventh round.
Loss25-0 Flag of the United States.svg Lou Savarese UD1017/04/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Loss17-6 Flag of the United States.svg Levi BillupsUD1025/01/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Inglewood, California, U.S.
Win22-13 Flag of the United States.svg Ricky Parkey TKO524/10/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Win30-17 Flag of the United States.svg Mike CohenPTS826/06/1992 Flag of Florida.svg Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Win11-18-2 Flag of the United States.svg Danny WoffordPTS420/05/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Concord, North Carolina, U.S.
Win13-44-2 Flag of the United States.svg Frankie HinesTKO124/04/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Loss6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Everett MayoUD1027/02/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
Loss7-4 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry JonesSD806/02/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
Win26-2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Terry DavisKO112/11/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Win8-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Fred AdamsUD618/10/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Charlie HarrisKO203/08/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Win1-5-1 Flag of the United States.svg Sonny CroomsTKO228/04/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Win4-16 Flag of the United States.svg Charles DixonKO215/02/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Dothan, Alabama, U.S.
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Lynwood BarryDQ218/11/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
Loss4-1 Flag of the United States.svg Fred WhitakerPTS416/09/1988 Flag of the United States.svg Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.

Retirement and later life

Upon retirement Fitch became a boxing coach at Fitch's Boxing Club in Spring Lake, North Carolina. [1]

He was also inducted into the North Carolina Boxing Hall Fame. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hall of Famer boxer gives back to Fort Bragg Soldiers, community By Kevin Goode, May 10, 2012. Army.mil, the Official Web-site of the U.S. Army.
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