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Derek Warren Isaman (born April 23, 1967) is an American former professional 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

15 Wins (9 knockouts, 6 decisions), 1 Loss (0 knockouts, 1 decision)
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 17-5 United States West Turner PTS 8 08/11/1994 United States Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 5-0-1 United States Tom Dailing TKO 4 24/09/1994 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 10-38 United States Rocky Bentley UD 8 01/08/1992 United States Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Loss 5-3-2 United States Marion Wilson SD 6 14/05/1992 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 4-7 United States Sim Warrior TKO 2 20/03/1992 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 13-40-2 United States Frankie Hines KO 1 08/02/1992 United States Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Win 5-1-1 United States Marion Wilson TD 2 09/08/1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 4-7 United States Warren Thompson UD 4 20/06/1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 3-0 United States Webster Vinson PTS 4 12/05/1991 United States Rochester, New York, U.S.
Win 4-10-1 United States Mike Robinson PTS 4 18/04/1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 1-4 United States Horace Craft KO 1 17/03/1991 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Craft knocked out at 1:16 of the first round.
Win 4-3 United States Ross Puritty PTS 4 24/02/1991 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2-6 United States Corey Coulter TKO 1 10/02/1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 0-2-1 United States Jose Avila KO 1 12/11/1990 United States Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 0-1 United States Roy Price TKO 1 17/09/1990 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 0-2 United States Ed Strickland KO 1 19/08/1990 United States Reno, Nevada, U.S.

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