Darin Allen
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Darin Eric Allen is a former American amateur and professional boxer.
Darin Allen won the gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
, held in Reno, Nevada, by defeating East Germany's Henry Maske
in the finals.
On July 19, 1997, Darin Allen fought William Guthrie
for the then-vacant IBF World Light Heavyweight title. Guthrie defeated Allen by KO in the third round. Shortly after the title match with Guthrie, the thirty-two-year-old Allen retired from boxing.
, culminated in motivating Allen to win his first national amateur title in December 1985.
Darin Allen won the gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships
The Men's 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships were held in Reno, United States from May 8 to 18. The fourth edition of this competition, held two years before the Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, was organised by the world governing body for amateur boxing AIBA.- Medal winners :1 Luis...
, held in Reno, Nevada, by defeating East Germany's Henry Maske
Henry Maske
Henry Maske is a German boxer, one of Germany's most popular sports figures.-Amateur career:Maske was an Olympic Gold Medalist 1988 in Seoul for East Germany...
in the finals.
Amateur Boxing Career Notables
- 1988 U.S. Olympic Trials Silver Medalist—Middleweight
- 1986 World Amateur Boxing Championships Gold Medalist—Middleweight
- 1985 U.S. Amateur Boxing Federation Champion--Middleweight
- 1984 U.S. Olympic Trials Bronze Medalist—Light Middleweight
Professional Boxing Career
Allen began boxing in 1975, at the age of ten, and turned professional in 1988. He compiled a record of 23 wins (9 KO's) 3 losses and 1 draw before his retirement in 1997.On July 19, 1997, Darin Allen fought William Guthrie
William Guthrie
William Douglas Guthrie is a professional boxer in the cruiserweight division.-Early life:...
for the then-vacant IBF World Light Heavyweight title. Guthrie defeated Allen by KO in the third round. Shortly after the title match with Guthrie, the thirty-two-year-old Allen retired from boxing.
Insight
Darin Allen began his boxing career at the age of 10 and was coached by two-time U.S. AAU Boxing Coach of the Year William "Bill" Cummings Jr. In April 1985, Cummings died from an apparent heart attack. The untimely death of his coach along with the inspiration provided by Allen's close friend and teammate, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Jerry PageJerry Page
Jerry Louis Page was an American boxer who won the light welterweight gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics...
, culminated in motivating Allen to win his first national amateur title in December 1985.