Travis Walker
Encyclopedia
Travis Walker, born June 22, 1979 in Tallahassee, Florida
, is an American
boxer
who was an amateur
star and is currently a heavyweight
prospect.
Super Heavyweight Champion beating among others a 17 year old Travis Kauffman
but was in the shadow of the nationally dominant Jason Estrada
who beat him three times in the amateurs. His record was 26-8.
partner) opponent in Jason Gavern on ESPN
which ended in a draw. In late 2006, he scored his biggest win, a close majority decision over undefeated amateur nemesis Jason Estrada. In April 2007, Walker fought George Garcia, another undefeated amateur star who had beaten him as an amateur, and won the lightly regarded vacant IBA Americas Heavyweight title by a narrow split decision.
In October 2007, Walker was involved in a controversial fight against another former amateur star in T.J. Wilson
when the referee
stopped the fight a mere fifteen seconds into the bout. Walker was never knocked down but the referee deemed he was out on his feet. He won the rematch by KO2.
In 2008 he was the first man to knock down undefeated fringe contender Chris Arreola
before getting knocked out himself.
After his fight with Chris Arreola
he won two more fights before being blitzed by Manuel Quezada (KO by 1).
In November 2010 he lost to former WBA
champion Ruslan Chagaev
, in May 2011 he edged out Alonzo Butler
(28-1-1).
As of May 2011 his professional record stands at won 36 (KO 28), lost 6 (KO 5), drawn 1.
Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee is the capital of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Leon County, and is the 128th largest city in the United States. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2010, the population recorded by...
, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
boxer
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
who was an amateur
Amateur
An amateur is generally considered a person attached to a particular pursuit, study, or science, without pay and often without formal training....
star and is currently a heavyweight
Heavyweight
Heavyweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds are considered heavyweights by the major professional boxing organizations: the International Boxing Federation, the World Boxing Association, the World Boxing Council, and the World Boxing...
prospect.
Amateur
He became the 2003 National Golden GlovesGolden Gloves
The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for amateur boxing in the United States. The Golden Gloves is often the term used to refer to the National Golden Gloves competition, but it also can represent several other amateur tournaments, including regional golden gloves...
Super Heavyweight Champion beating among others a 17 year old Travis Kauffman
Travis Kauffman
Travis Kauffman is an American heavyweight boxer nicknamed "The Great White Hope". His current record is 21-1 .-Growing Up:Travis Kauffman was raised by his father Marshall, a self-employed single parent of two boys...
but was in the shadow of the nationally dominant Jason Estrada
Jason Estrada
Jason Moses Estrada is a boxer who represented the United States at the 2004 Olympic Games in the super heavyweight division. In 2003 he won the gold medal at the Pan American Games....
who beat him three times in the amateurs. His record was 26-8.
Professional
Known as "Freight Train", Walker turned pro for Goossen in 2004. At the start he fought lackluster competition. In 2005 he had his first decent (record 8-1, well-known sparringSparring
Sparring is a form of training common to many martial arts. Although the precise form varies, it is essentially relatively 'free-form' fighting, with enough rules, customs, or agreements to make injuries unlikely...
partner) opponent in Jason Gavern on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
which ended in a draw. In late 2006, he scored his biggest win, a close majority decision over undefeated amateur nemesis Jason Estrada. In April 2007, Walker fought George Garcia, another undefeated amateur star who had beaten him as an amateur, and won the lightly regarded vacant IBA Americas Heavyweight title by a narrow split decision.
In October 2007, Walker was involved in a controversial fight against another former amateur star in T.J. Wilson
T. J. Wilson (boxer)
T. J. Wilson is an American heavyweight who won the US Amateur Super Heavyweight championship in 2000.-Amateur:Tall southpaw Wilson had a stellar amateur career...
when the referee
Referee (boxing)
The referee in the boxing is the individual charged with enforcing the rules of that sport during a match.-The role of the referee:Referees have the following roles:*Gives instructions to both boxers before the fight...
stopped the fight a mere fifteen seconds into the bout. Walker was never knocked down but the referee deemed he was out on his feet. He won the rematch by KO2.
In 2008 he was the first man to knock down undefeated fringe contender Chris Arreola
Chris Arreola
Cristobal Arreola is a Mexican-American professional Heavyweight boxer. Arreola is the former NABF, WBC Continental Americas, and current WBC FECOMBOX Heavyweight Champion. Chris is promoted by Goossen Tutor and trained by Henry Ramírez....
before getting knocked out himself.
After his fight with Chris Arreola
Chris Arreola
Cristobal Arreola is a Mexican-American professional Heavyweight boxer. Arreola is the former NABF, WBC Continental Americas, and current WBC FECOMBOX Heavyweight Champion. Chris is promoted by Goossen Tutor and trained by Henry Ramírez....
he won two more fights before being blitzed by Manuel Quezada (KO by 1).
In November 2010 he lost to former WBA
World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association is a boxing organization that sanctions official matches, and awards the WBA world championship title at the professional level. It was previously known as the National Boxing Association before changing its name in 1962...
champion Ruslan Chagaev
Ruslan Chagaev
Ruslan Chagaev born October 19, 1978 in Andijan, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union) is an Uzbekistani former WBA heavyweight boxing champion of Tatar ethnicity...
, in May 2011 he edged out Alonzo Butler
Alonzo Butler
Alonzo Butler is an American heavyweight boxer.Massive 6' 3" 250 pound "Big Zo" Butler started boxing in 1997...
(28-1-1).
As of May 2011 his professional record stands at won 36 (KO 28), lost 6 (KO 5), drawn 1.