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

College football

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Isaman was played college football at Ohio State University. He was the starting inside linebacker for Ohio State Buckeyes.

Amateur boxing career

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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

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