Marion Wilson
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Marion Wilson, born October 19, 1956 in Florence, SC, is a heavyweight boxer. Marion, despite having faced a who's who list of heavyweight elite, has never been knocked out. He was once stopped, by Derek Isaman
in 1991, which was due to a cut. As a result, he is considered by many to have one of the best chins in boxing.
, Oliver McCall
, Samuel Peter
, Hasim Rahman
, Andrew Golota, Shannon Briggs
and Ike Ibeabuchi
.
Derek Isaman
Derek Warren Isaman is a former professional American boxer.-Amateur boxing career:Isaman was the 1988 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion. He also lost a points decision to Mike Tyson in an a prior National Golden Gloves semi-final...
in 1991, which was due to a cut. As a result, he is considered by many to have one of the best chins in boxing.
Professional career
Nicknamed "The Creep" and "Jackhammer", Wilson turned professional in 1989 and immediately established him as a journeyman foe for the heavyweight elite. He has faced, and has lost to, fighters including Ray MercerRay Mercer
"Merciless" Ray Mercer is an American professional boxer, former Olympic Gold Medalist and WBO heavyweight title holder who resides in Fayetteville, North Carolina...
, Oliver McCall
Oliver McCall
Oliver "The Atomic Bull" McCall is an American professional Heavyweight boxer best known for winning the WBC Heavyweight Championship in 1994 after scoring an upset knock out victory over Lennox Lewis, in Lewis' home town of London, England, followed by his infamous in-ring meltdown in the rematch...
, Samuel Peter
Samuel Peter
Samuel Okon Peter , nicknamed "The Nigerian Nightmare," is a professional heavyweight boxer and the former WBC heavyweight champion....
, Hasim Rahman
Hasim Rahman
Hasim Sharif Rahman is an American professional boxer. Rahman is the former Lineal, WBC, IBO, & IBF heavyweight champion...
, Andrew Golota, Shannon Briggs
Shannon Briggs
Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs is an American heavyweight boxer and actor. He is the former Lineal and WBO heavyweight champion.-Early life:...
and Ike Ibeabuchi
Ike Ibeabuchi
Ikemefula "Ike" Charles Ibeabuchi is a former professional heavyweight boxer who defeated highly ranked contender David Tua and future heavyweight titlist Chris Byrd...
.