Marion Wilson
Born
Marion Wilson

(1956-10-19) October 19, 1956
NationalityAmerican
Other namesMo
Jackhammer
The Creep
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins12
Wins by KO5
Losses41
Draws4

Marion Wilson (born October 19, 1956) is an American former heavyweight professional boxer who competed from 1989 to 2007. Wilson, despite having faced some of the hardest punchers of his era, has never been stopped in his professional career. As a result, he is considered by many to have one of the best chins in boxing history, and boxing writer James Slater included him on a list of boxing's best "chins"[1] and Livefight.com ranked him as #8 in terms of best heavyweight chins ever.[2] Wilson faced virtually all notable prospects of his time with perfect records, stopping several promising winning streaks as well as taking former heavyweight champion Ray Mercer to a draw. In the words of the ABC Sports Network's boxing analyst Al Bernstein, Wilson is a veteran fighter, who "has not won many fights, but always gives these youngsters a tough time." He holds wins over Corey Sanders, Mike Hunter, and Paea Wolfgramm.[3]

Amateur career

Wilson took up boxing at the age of 27.

Professional career

Nicknamed "The Creep" and "Jackhammer", Wilson turned professional in 1989 and immediately established himself as a tough journeyman opponent for the heavyweight elite. Despite a lackluster record, he has faced, and has lost decisions to, fighters including Oliver McCall, Samuel Peter, Hasim Rahman, Andrew Golota, Shannon Briggs and Ike Ibeabuchi (the latest caught him on a two-days notice, Ibeabuchi was scheduled to fight Corey Sanders for the Tuesday Night Fights,[4] but Sanders quit a few days prior to the scheduled fight, event promoters in a hurry began to look for a substitute, and Wilson took the chance.[5]) One of his notable victories was against rising, undefeated Thomas Williams, who was Wilson's roommate at the time, and who is best known for being the only fighter to be jailed for fight fixing.[6] Wilson, despite losing 41 fights, was never knocked down, nor received a standing eight count in a bout.[7] Hence, he is considered one of boxing's "best chins".[1][2] Wilson also defeated boxers such as Mike Hunter, Corey Sanders, and Paea Wolfgramm, while his fight against WBO heavyweight champion Ray Mercer resulted in a draw.[8]

Wilson felt he was "robbed" of his victories in fights against Orlin Norris, and Obed Sullivan, via the judges' decision (holding Don King responsible).[9]

Professional boxing record

57 fights 12 wins 41 losses
By knockout 5 0
By decision 7 41
Draws 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
57 Loss 12-41-4 United States Oliver McCall UD 8 February 24, 2007 United States ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Virginia U.S.
56 Loss 12-40-4 United States Chazz Witherspoon UD 4 June 16, 2005 United States Michael’s Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
55 Loss 12-39-4 United States Oliver McCall DQ 6 February 5, 2005 United States Convention Center, Washington, D.C., U.S. Wilson disqualified for excessive holding
54 Win 12-38-4 United States Jason Waller KO 4 (8), 0:58 November 19, 2004 United States Du Burns Arena, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
53 Draw 11-38-4 United States Jason Waller MD 4 October 15, 2004 United States Jaycees Community Center, Waldorf, Maryland, U.S.
52 Loss 11-38-3 Nigeria Samuel Peter UD 4 March 3, 2002 United States Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
51 Loss 11-37-3 United States Tony Thompson UD 6 February 2, 2002 United States Ramada Inn, New Carrollton, Maryland, U.S.
50 Loss 11-36-3 United States Robert Wiggins PTS 6 June 29, 2001 United States Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Loss 11-35-3 United States Robert Davis UD 8 February 22, 2001 United States Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Loss 11-34-3 United States Faruq Saleem UD 10 January 12, 2001 United States Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
47 Loss 11-33-3 United States Jason Robinson UD 8 May 17, 2000 United States Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
46 Loss 11-32-3 United States Hasim Rahman UD 10 March 1, 2000 United States Martin’s West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
45 Loss 11-31-3 United States Larry Donald TD 5 June 12, 1999 United States Shriner’s Auditorium, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.
44 Loss 11-30-3 Uzbekistan Oleg Maskaev UD 8 December 8, 1998 United States Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
43 Loss 11-29-3 United States Michael Rush UD 10 November 12, 1998 United States Coeur d’Alene Casino, Worley, Idaho, U.S.
42 Loss 11-28-3 United States Derrick Jefferson UD 8 October 2, 1998 United States Civic Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.
41 Loss 11-27-3 Nigeria David Izon UD 8 July 18, 1998 United States Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
40 Loss 11-26-3 United States Ezra Sellers UD 10 June 12, 1998 United States Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
39 Win 11-25-3 Tonga Paea Wolfgramm MD 6 May 9, 1998 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
38 Loss 10-25-3 United States Shazzon Bradley UD 8 April 24, 1998 Canada Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
37 Loss 10-24-3 United States Greg Page UD 8 March 27, 1998 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Win 10-23-3 United States Corey Sanders UD 8 October 29, 1997 United States Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
35 Loss 9-23-3 United States Robert Hawkins UD 10 July 20, 1997 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S
34 Loss 9-22-3 United States Carl Williams UD 10 June 13, 1997 United States Port Chester, New York, U.S
33 Loss 9-21-3 Nigeria Ike Ibeabuchi UD 10 March 6, 1997 United States Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Loss 9-20-3 United States Orlin Norris SD 10 November 14, 1996 United States Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
31 Win 9-19-3 United States Thomas Williams TKO 1 (10), 1:53 June 14, 1996 United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
30 Loss 8-19-3 United States Terrence Lewis UD 8 April 19, 1996 United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S
29 Loss 8-18-3 United States Obed Sullivan MD 10 December 13, 1995 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28 Loss 8-17-3 United States Jeff Wooden MD 10 November 3, 1995 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
27 Win 8-16-3 United States Mike Hunter SD 10 October 6, 1995 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Loss 7-16-3 Nigeria David Izon DQ 5 August 23, 1995 France Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
25 Loss 7-15-3 Poland Andrew Golota UD 10 April 11, 1995 United States Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
24 Loss 7-14-3 United States Shannon Briggs UD 8 March 24, 1995 United States West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Loss 7-13-3 Canada Kirk Johnson UD 8 February 3, 1995 United States Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22 Loss 7-12-3 Cuba Aurelio Perez PTS 10 January 3, 1995 Brazil Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
21 Loss 7-11-3 Croatia Zeljko Mavrovic PTS 8 October 8, 1994 Germany Halle, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
20 Loss 7-10-3 New Zealand Jimmy Thunder UD 10 September 1, 1994 United States Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
19 Draw 7-9-3 United States Ray Mercer SD 10 July 28, 1994 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 7-9-2 United States Thomas Williams UD 6 June 4, 1994 United States Reno, Nevada, U.S.
17 Loss 6-9-2 United States Vaughn Bean UD 6 February 26, 1994 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Loss 6-8-2 United States Jade Scott UD 10 November 30, 1993 United States Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
15 Loss 6-7-2 Poland Andrew Golota PTS 8 July 10, 1993 United States Bushkill Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Loss 6-6-2 United States Jeremy Williams UD 8 March 25, 1993 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Loss 6-5-2 United States Tyrell Biggs UD 10 December 8, 1992 United States Tampa, Florida, U.S.
12 Loss 6-4-2 South Africa Francois Botha PTS 8 May 29, 1992 United States Amarillo, Texas, U.S.
11 Win 6-3-2 United States Derek Isaman SD 6 May 14, 1992 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Loss 5-3-2 United States Boris Powell UD 6 March 27, 1992 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Draw 5-2-2 United States Gerard Jones PTS 6 November 7, 1991 United States Washington, D.C., U.S.
8 Loss 5-2-1 United States Derek Isaman TD 2 August 9, 1991 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Loss 5-1-1 United States Boris Powell UD 4 June 13, 1991 United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 5-0-1 United States Bruce Johnson KO 3 (?), 2:40 March 14, 1991 United States Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
5 Win 4-0-1 United States Robert Jackson, Jr. DQ 1 November 14, 1990 United States Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
4 Win 3-0-1 United States Maurice Gray KO 4 (4) September 6, 1990 United States Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
3 Win 2-0-1 United States James Thompson SD 4 July 21, 1990 United States Washington, D.C., U.S.
2 Win 1-0-1 United States Bilal Muhammad TKO 4 (4) February 13, 1990 United States Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
1 Draw 0-0-1 United States Charles Dread PTS 4 August 14, 1989 United States Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

References

  1. 1 2 "Heavyweight Boxing's Ten Greatest Ever Chins • Boxing News". Boxing News Archive. August 22, 2006. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Top ten chins in heavyweight history". www.livefight.com. Archived from the original on July 6, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  3. "A tribute to Lolenga Mock and boxing's best journeymen". Boxing News. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  4. Linden puts on Golden Gloves By JOSEPH SKREC, STAFF WRITER, Asbury Park Press, March 2, 1997, H11.
  5. Ike Ibeabuchi vs Marion Wilson, comments by Earnie Rosenthal and John Saracino.
  6. "Jailed for fixing boxing matches, 'Top Dawg' Williams now reflects on his choices". Washington Post. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  7. "Lost Man Standing". Washington City Paper. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  8. Eskenazi, Gerald. "BOXING;Morrison and Mercer: It's 2 Fights, 2 Draws". The New York Times. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  9. Ike Ibeabuchi vs Marion Wilson, comments by Earnie Rosenthal and John Saracino.
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