Derek Isaman
Derek Warren Isaman (born April 23, 1967) is a former professional American boxer.
College football[]
Isaman was played college football at Ohio State University. He was the starting inside linebacker for Ohio State Buckeyes.
Amateur boxing career[]
Isaman was the 1988 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion, he decisioned James Johnson in the quarterfinals, Tommy Morrison in the semifinals, and Robert Hargrove in the finals. He also lost a points decision to Mike Tyson in a prior National Golden Gloves semi-final. He was the only boxer to fight Tyson and not get knocked out.
Professional boxing career[]
Isaman turned pro in 1990 and won his first 12 fights, before losing a rematch to Marion Wilson in 1992. He retired in 1994 after a three fight win streak.
Professional boxing record[]
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Categories:
- 1967 births
- Living people
- American football linebackers
- American male boxers
- Heavyweight boxers
- Ohio State Buckeyes football players
- National Golden Gloves champions
- Boxers from Columbus, Ohio
- Players of American football from Ohio