Pinklon Thomas

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Pinklon Thomas (born February 10, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1993. He was boxing's first 'Centennial Champion' (1886–1986) and held the WBC heavyweight title from 1984 to 1986. He is considered one of the best boxers of his generation.[1][2] He beat former heavyweight champions Mike Weaver, Tim Witherspoon, James Tillis and future cruiserweight champion Alfonso Ratliff. He also drew with future WBA Heavyweight Champion Gerrie Coetzee. Thomas was known for his pink boxing trunks and a powerful left jab.

Early life

A native of Pontiac, Michigan, who also lived on military bases in South Carolina and Washington, Thomas eventually settled in Orlando, Florida.[3]

Professional career

Thomas turned professional after just three amateur fights.

Thomas took on a number of contenders and champions before his first championship; After a win over multiple time world title challenger James Tillis, in 1983, Thomas took Gerrie Coetzee to a draw, who later that year won the WBA heavyweight belt, and defeated the eventual WBC cruiserweight champion, Alfonso Ratliff. By 1984, with a record of 24–0–1, he would get his first world title shot against reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon in August 1984, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Thomas won the WBC Heavyweight Championship with a hard-fought 12-round battle over "Terrible" Witherspoon. Ten months later, he defended his title against ex-champion Mike Weaver, stopping Weaver with a single punch in the eighth round. Thomas lost the WBC title to Trevor Berbick in March 1986 by a decision.

Thomas vs. Tyson

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Thomas came back and reeled off three ko wins before setting up a May 1987 challenge to WBC and WBA Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Although Thomas allegedly took the fight with a serious shoulder injury,[4] he enjoyed success outjabbing Tyson. After a long break for a torn glove, action resumed in the 6th round in which Tyson had regained his energy and Tyson knocked Thomas out with a brutal fifteen punch salvo, knocking the extremely durable Thomas down for the first and only time in his career. Although he got up inside the count, the fight was waved off.

Later career

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Thomas went in and out of retirement over the following years, taking fights against top contenders.

In December 1988 he returned from a 19-month layoff to fight #1 heavyweight contender Evander Holyfield. Thomas looked rusty as he was outmatched over 7 rounds, and the fight was stopped. Long-time trainer Angelo Dundee advised Thomas to retire and stopped working with him.

Thomas returned in 1990 to outpoint Curtis Isaac over 10 rounds, before being outpointed himself by the erratic and unpredictable Mike "The Bounty" Hunter. A few months later he fought Riddick Bowe and pulled out after 8 rounds. Bowe would go on to defeat Holyfield and become undisputed world heavyweight champion.

In February 1991 he took on hard hitting heavyweight Tommy Morrison but was cut and shaken up in the opening round, and the fight was stopped in between rounds. Morrison went on to win the WBO belt.

Thomas attempted one final comeback in 1992, winning twelve fights before outpointing Craig Payne. In his final fight in January 1993 he was upset by journeyman "Poncho" Carter.

A comeback fight in 1999 with old foe Tim Witherspoon was not to be, because a fight with Larry Holmes for the winner could not be confirmed.

Retirement

Thomas now has a foundation, Project P.I.N.K. (Pride in Neighborhood Kids), and is a motivational speaker.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
51 Loss 43–7–1 Lawrence Carter TKO 7 (12), 0:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 29, 1993 Township Auditorium, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For inaugural WBF (Foundation) Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 43–6–1 Craig Payne SD 12 Nov 14, 1992 Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won inaugural IBO Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 42–6–1 Mike Owens TKO 3 (10) Oct 22, 1992 Club Rogues, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 41–6–1 Dion Burgess TKO 5 (10), 2:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 2, 1992 Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 40–6–1 Kevin Nesbitt KO 1 (10) Sep 25, 1992 Adam's Mark Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 39–6–1 Frankie Hines KO 1 Sep 19, 1992 Bill Sapp Recreation Center, Lumberton, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 38–6–1 Larry Beilfuss KO 1 (10) Sep 5, 1992 Howard Johnson Hotel and Conference Center, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 37–6–1 Adolph Davis KO 1 (10) Aug 22, 1992 Denver, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 36–6–1 Danny Wofford UD 10 Aug 14, 1992 Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 35–6–1 James Smith KO 1 (10) Aug 8, 1992 Demopolis, Alabama, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 34–6–1 Bobby Jones TKO 1 (10) Aug 1, 1992 Forest City, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 33–6–1 Terry Miller KO 2 (10) Jul 31, 1992 Government House Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 32–6–1 Danny Sutton UD 10 Jun 27, 1992 Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 31–6–1 Herman Jackson KO 3 (10), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 29, 1992 Memorial Auditorium, Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 30–6–1 Tommy Morrison RTD 1 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 19, 1991 Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 30–5–1 Riddick Bowe RTD 8 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 7, 1990 University Physical Activities Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 30–4–1 Mike Hunter UD 10 Jun 12, 1990 Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 30–3–1 Curtis Isaac UD 10 May 23, 1990 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 29–3–1 Evander Holyfield RTD 7 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 9, 1988 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 29–2–1 Mike Tyson TKO 6 (12), 2:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 30, 1987 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA and WBC heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 29–1–1 Danny Sutton TKO 7 (10), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 7, 1987 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 28–1–1 William Hosea TKO 7 (10), 1:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 22, 1986 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 27–1–1 Narcisco Maldonado KO 5 (10) Oct 16, 1986 Aguadilla, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 26–1–1 Trevor Berbick UD 12 Mar 22, 1986 Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–0–1 Mike Weaver KO 8 (12), 1:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 15, 1985 Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–0–1 Tim Witherspoon MD 12 Aug 31, 1984 Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–0–1 Bruce Grandham RTD 5 (10), 0:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 20, 1984 Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–0–1 Leroy Boone UD 10 Oct 27, 1983 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–0–1 Michael Greer TKO 5 (10), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 24, 1983 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–0–1 Alfonso Ratliff TKO 10 (10), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 26, 1983 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Template:DrawDraw 20–0–1 Gerrie Coetzee MD 10 Jan 22, 1983 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 James Tillis TKO 8 (10), 0:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 14, 1982 Stouffer's Inn on the Square Ballroom, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Jerry Williams KO 2 (10), 1:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 3, 1982 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Luis Acosta RTD 2 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 23, 1982 Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Johnny Warr PTS 8 Jan 23, 1982 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Curtis Whitner KO 2 (10) Nov 25, 1981 Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Lee Mitchell KO 1 (10) Apr 16, 1981 Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Jerry Williams UD 10 Aug 28, 1980 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Frank Brown KO 4 (10) Jun 15, 1980 Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Jerry Williams RTD 5 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 10, 1980 Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Bobby Jordan TKO 5 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 14, 1979 Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Leroy Caldwell KO 10 (10), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 18, 1979 Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Willie Stoglin TKO 2 (10), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 2, 1979 High School, Sedro-Woolley, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 George Jerome TKO 2 (8), 1:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 7, 1979 Jantzen Beach Center, Portland, Oregon, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Lee Holloman KO 2 (10), 2:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 23, 1979 Silver Slipper, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Foma Leota KO 2 (10) Apr 26, 1979 Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Elmo Tex Henderson TKO 5 (10) Apr 4, 1979 Entertainment Trade and Recreation Arena, Billings, Montana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Lew Lockwood TKO 4 (8) Feb 20, 1979 Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Roger Braxton TKO 7 (8) Jan 8, 1979 Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Mustafa El Amin TKO 3 (6) Oct 31, 1978 Saint Martin's University Gym, Lacey, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Ken Arlt SD 6 Aug 29, 1978 Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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External links

Sporting positions

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IBO heavyweight champion
November 14, 1992 – January 1993
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Lionel Butler

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC heavyweight champion
August 31, 1984 – March 22, 1986 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by

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