Ross Thompson (boxer) explained

Ross Thompson
Nickname:The Boss
Weight:Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Middleweight
Light middleweight
Height:5 ft 9 in
Reach:69 in
Nationality:American
Birth Name:Ross J. Thompson
Birth Date:2 June 1973
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Boxrec:6690
Total:46
Wins:27
Ko:18
Losses:16
Draws:3

Ross J. Thompson (born June 2, 1973) is an American retired professional boxer from Buffalo, New York.

Amateur career

In 1991 he won the national golden gloves and the us Olympic festival.

Thompson was a 5x national champion as an amateur.

Professional career

In 1996 he won the NABA welterweight title and in 1999 he won the WBA North American jr middleweight title.

In 2000, he lost to Fernando Vargas for the International Boxing Federation super welterweight title.[1]

In 2001, he lost to Eric Mitchell for the North American Boxing Association middleweight title.[2]

In 2002 he won the wbc continental americas title at super middleweight In 2002, he lost to future world champion Jeff Lacy.[3] In 2002 he won the wbc continental americas title at super middleweight

In 2004, he lost to both Kelly Pavlik and Antwun Echols.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: On This Day: Fernando Vargas spits on Ross Thompson during grudge match thrashing - Boxing News . Boxingnewsonline.net . 2016-08-26 . 2017-02-26.
  2. Web site: Tha Boxing Voice . Jarrett Hurd To Fight Eric Mitchell on Friday . Tha Boxing Voice . 2014-12-01 . 2017-02-26.
  3. Web site: Jeff Lacy vs. Ross Thompson Boxing . UPI.com . 2002-11-09 . 2017-02-26.
  4. Web site: Former Falcons give back . Vindy.com . 2004-11-03 . 2017-02-26.
  5. Web site: Taylor is Determined To Expose Pavlik's Hype - Boxing News . Boxingscene.com . 20 September 2007. 2017-02-26.