Derek Isaman

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Derek Warren Isaman (born April 23, 1967) is an American former professional boxer.

College football[edit]

Isaman was played college football at Ohio State University. He was the starting inside linebacker for Ohio State Buckeyes.

Amateur boxing career[edit]

Isaman was the 1988 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion, he decisioned James Johnson in the quarterfinals, Tommy Morrison in the semifinals, and Robert Hargrove in the finals. He also lost a points decision to Mike Tyson in a prior National Golden Gloves semi-final. He was the only boxer to fight Tyson and not get knocked out.

Professional boxing career[edit]

Isaman turned pro in 1990 and won his first 12 fights, before losing a rematch to Marion Wilson in 1992. He retired in 1994 after a three fight win streak.

Professional boxing record[edit]

15 Wins (9 knockouts, 6 decisions), 1 Loss (0 knockouts, 1 decision)
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 17-5 United States West Turner PTS 8 08/11/1994 United States Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 5-0-1 United States Tom Dailing TKO 4 24/09/1994 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 10-38 United States Rocky Bentley UD 8 01/08/1992 United States Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Loss 5-3-2 United States Marion Wilson SD 6 14/05/1992 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 4-7 United States Sim Warrior TKO 2 20/03/1992 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 13-40-2 United States Frankie Hines KO 1 08/02/1992 United States Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Win 5-1-1 United States Marion Wilson TD 2 09/08/1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 4-7 United States Warren Thompson UD 4 20/06/1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 3-0 United States Webster Vinson PTS 4 12/05/1991 United States Rochester, New York, U.S.
Win 4-10-1 United States Mike Robinson PTS 4 18/04/1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 1-4 United States Horace Craft KO 1 17/03/1991 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Craft knocked out at 1:16 of the first round.
Win 4-3 United States Ross Puritty PTS 4 24/02/1991 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2-6 United States Corey Coulter TKO 1 10/02/1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 0-2-1 United States Jose Avila KO 1 12/11/1990 United States Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 0-1 United States Roy Price TKO 1 17/09/1990 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 0-2 United States Ed Strickland KO 1 19/08/1990 United States Reno, Nevada, U.S.

External links[edit]