- Darnell Wilson (middleweight boxer)
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Darnell Wilson (born 1966-06-23 in Lafayette, IN) is a former American boxer.
Amateur career
Wilson was an amateur standout and was the 1993 National Golden Gloves Light Middleweight Champion. He later went on to become the United States Amateur Light middleweight champion in 1997-1999. Chicago Golden Gloves finalist (1986). U.S. Olympic alternate (1996).
Professional career
Wilson turned pro in 2002 and was undefeated in his first 9 fights, including a win over journeyman Reggie Strickland, before losing to Chad Dawson by decision in 2004 for the WBC World Youth middleweight title. Wilson hasn't fought since the loss to Dawson.
External links
Categories:- American boxing biography stubs
- Boxers from Indiana
- Light-middleweight boxers
- National Golden Gloves champions
- 1966 births
- Living people
- Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers
- People from Lafayette, Indiana
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