Duane Thomas (boxer)

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Duane Thomas (February 1, 1961 – June 2000), was an American professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division. He was born in Detroit, Michigan.

Professional career

Thomas turned pro in 1979 and won the Vacant USBA Light middleweight title in 1983 against Nino Gonzalez.[1] He would go on to win the WBC Light Middleweight Title with a 3rd-round TKO over John Mugabi in 1986 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.[2] Thomas would lose the title eight months later, in Merignac, France, in his first defense to Lupe Aquino by decision. In 1988 he challenged WBC Light Middleweight Title holder Gianfranco Rosi, but was dominated and TKO'd in the 7th. He was an elite fighter during his era.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
34 Win 31–3 Abraham Bruno UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2000-04-08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–3 Thomas Covington UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1989-10-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Manuel Lujan Exhibition Hall at Expo, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 29–3 Gianfranco Rosi TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1988-01-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Palazzo Dello Sport, Genoa, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 29–2 Lupe Aquino UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1987-07-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sports Complex, Mérignac, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 John Mugabi TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1986-12-05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Bobby McCorvey TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1986-10-17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Tony Ojo TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1986-07-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Grahams Studio West, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Lopez McGee UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1986-01-07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Mark McPherson TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1985-05-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Sumbu Kalambay PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1985-04-06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bally's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Lloyd Richardson TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1984-12-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Tony Harrison TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1984-06-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Clayton Hires KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1984-04-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Donald King TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1983-11-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained USBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Nino Gonzalez TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 (12)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1983-05-26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant USBA super welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Jesse Abrams KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1982-09-04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Willie Ray Taylor KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1982-07-25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Loss 16–1 Buster Drayton TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1982-04-29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Tony McMinn TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1982-02-27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Fred Reed TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (?)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1982-01-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Carl Crowley KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1981-12-03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Coliseum, Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Jose Luis Santana TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1981-09-10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Twenty Grand Showroom, Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 David Braxton SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1981-02-19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Jerry Hall DQScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980-12-12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Allen Avery KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980-12-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sports Arena, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Randall Jackson KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980-10-23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 James Leftwick KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (?)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980-06-13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Lamont Hopkins TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980-02-22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Lenny Villers UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980-01-24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Rodney Cummings UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1979-11-15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Harvey Wilson KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1979-10-18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Dave Myrick UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1979-08-02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Ron Tillman TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1979-06-28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Ken Rocky Fusco SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1979-04-20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Death

Duane Thomas had just made a comeback after 11 years out of the ring, when he was murdered in Detroit over a drug dispute, in 2000.[3]

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Gary Guiden 		USBA super welterweight champion
May 26, 1983 – 1986
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Title next held by
Donald Curry

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Vacant
Title last held by
Thomas Hearns 		WBC super welterweight champion
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