Marvin Stinson | |
Weight: | Heavyweight[1] |
Boxrec: | 2267 |
Birth Place: | North Philadelphia, U.S. |
Weight Class: | Heavyweight |
Height: | 6’ 3” |
Total: | 18 |
Wins: | 12 |
Ko: | 6 |
Stance: | Orthodox |
Losses: | 3 |
Draws: | 3 |
Marvin Stinson is an American boxer.[2] He won the Silver Medal at the 1974 World Championships and in 1976 Won the AAU National Title, he scored a notable amateur victories over Future Heavyweight World Champion John Tate and competed professionally from 1977 to 1982. He was undefeated (12-0-3) until he faced future two time Heavyweight Champion Tim Witherspoon.
Stinson was born in North Philadelphia. He began boxing at the Police Athletic League.[3]
Stinson competed at the 1974 World Amateur Boxing Championships, winning the silver medal in the heavyweight event. He also won four Golden Gloves titles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[4]