Duane Thomas (boxer)
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.
| Duane Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super welterweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 1, 1961 Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | June 2000 (aged 39) Detroit |
Pro career
Thomas turned pro in 1979 and won the Vacant WBC Light Middleweight Title with a 3rd-round TKO over John Mugabi in 1986 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. 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.
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.[1]
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| Achievements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Gary Guiden |
USBA super welterweight champion May 26, 1983 – December 5, 1986 won WBC title |
Vacant Title next held by Don Curry | ||
| World boxing titles | ||||
| Preceded by Thomas Hearns Vacated |
WBC Light Middleweight champion December 5, 1986 – July 12, 1987 |
Succeeded by Lupe Aquino | ||
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