Carl Thompson (boxer)

Infobox_Boxer


name = Carl Thompson
nickname = The Cat
realname= Carl Adrian Thompson
nationality= British
weight = Cruiserweight
birth_date = birth date and age|1964|5|26
death_date =
birth_place = Manchester, England
home = Bolton, England
style = Orthodox
total = 40
wins = 34
KO = 25
losses = 6
DQ =

Carl Adrian Thompson (born May 26 1964 in Manchester, England) is a retired British boxer. He was a WBO cruiserweight world champion.

Background

Thompson was a former Muay Thai (Thaiboxing) Champion. He lost in Muay Thai world title fights to Croatian Branko Cikatic in 1987 and 1989.

Professional boxing career

Nicknamed "The Cat", Thompson turned professional boxer in 1988. He went 8-0 before losing to light-heavy Crawford Ashley by TKO in round 6 for the BBBofC Central Area light heavyweight title. In 1990 he was outpointed by Franco Wanyama, in 1991 he was KOd by Yawe Davis.But his world class power in his right hand brought him to contention nevertheless stopping fighters like undefeated Nicky Piper.

He won the European title vs Massimiliano Duran by KO and KOd contender Akim Tafer, both victories on the road but failed in a bid for the WBO title when he had to quit with an injury against Ralf Rocchigiani

Eventually he won the WBO Cruiserweight Title via decision over Ralf Rocchigiani in a rematch in 1997. He defended the belt twice, beating the smaller Chris Eubank in 1998 before losing it to Johnny Nelson in 1999.

After the Nelson loss, he had a winning streak that ended in knock out fashion in round 4 by Ezra Sellers in 2001. He continued fighting for four more years, although the most notable opponent he finished off was the undefeated amateur star and future world champion David Haye by TKO in round 5. He retired in November 2005.

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