Clarence Vinson

Clarence Vinson
Medal record
Competitor for  United States
Men’s Boxing
Olympic Games
Bronze 2000 Sydney Bantamweight

Clarence Adam Vinson (born July 10, 1978 in Washington DC) is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Untouchable", Vinson won the bantamweight bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

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Amateur career

Vinson was also the 1997 and 1998 United States amateur Flyweight champion and the 1999 United States Amateur Bantamweight champion.

Olympic results

Pro career

Vinson began his professional career in 2001 and has had somewhat of a disappointing run showing little power, compiling a record of 16-2-0 against lower level competition. He lost against Heriberto Ruiz and a decision to Mexico's César Morales in 2004. At least he TKO'd Jose German Cruz (December 2006).

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