Wayne Braithwaite is a professional boxer. Nicknamed "Big Truck", Braithwaite looked like an invincible force that would rebuild credibility in the cruiserweight ranks, but the invincibility was short lived.

Biography

A agile and well-conditioned athlete, Braithwaite turned pro in 1997 and at 17-0 in 2002, was able to get a shot at the Vacant WBC Cruiserweight Title against Vincenzo Cantatore. Braithwaite won via 10th round TKO, and looked like a future star. There were some in the boxing realm who felt he could become the 1st unified cruiserweight champion since Evander Holyfield

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He lined up a contract to fight on Showtime and successfully defended his title three times before taking on the feared WBA Cruiserweight Title holder Jean Marc Mormeck in a unification bout. Although Braithwaite dominated the fight early, Mormeck came on very strong in the later rounds, and was able to beat Braithwaite physically, nearly getting a KO in the decision victory. In 2005, Braithwaite lost via 4th round TKO to Guillermo Jones

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, taking the wind out of the sails of his promising career.

On March 29, 2008 he scored a spectacular third round TKO over previously unbeaten Cuban Olympian Yoan Pablo Hernandez

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 and claimed his WBA Fedelatin belt. He still trains regularly at the famous Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, NY.

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