Best fights of Marion Wilson
Over 18 years as a professional, Marion Wilson has compiled a 12-41-4 (5) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Marion Wilson loses to Orlin Norris via split decision
On November 14, 1996 Marion Wilson faced Orlin Norris in a cruiserweight bout. Wilson was 40 years old with a record of 9-19-3, and Norris was 31 with a record of 46-4. Wilson was coming off a win and Norris was on a 3-fight winning streak. Wilson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Norris.
2. Marion Wilson draws with Ray Mercer
On July 28, 1994 Marion Wilson faced Ray Mercer in a heavyweight bout. Wilson was 37 years old with a record of 7-9-2, and Mercer was 33 with a record of 23-2. Wilson was coming off a win and Mercer was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Marion Wilson defeats Paea Wolfgramm
On May 9, 1998 Marion Wilson faced Paea Wolfgramm. Wilson was 41 years old with a record of 10-25-3, and Wolfgramm was 28 with a record of 14-0. Wilson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Wolfgramm was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Wilson won via majority decision.
4. Marion Wilson KOs Thomas Williams in their 2nd fight
On June 14, 1996 Marion Wilson faced Thomas Williams. It was their second meeting. Wilson was 39 years old with a record of 8-19-3, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilson was on a 3-fight losing streak. Wilson stopped Thomas Williams via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Marion Wilson defeats Corey Sanders
On October 29, 1997 Marion Wilson faced Corey Sanders. Wilson was 41 years old with a record of 9-23-3, and Sanders was 22 with a record of 14-4. Wilson was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Sanders was on a 4-fight winning streak. Wilson won via unanimous decision.
6. Marion Wilson KOs Bruce Johnson
On March 14, 1991 Marion Wilson faced Bruce Johnson. Wilson was 34 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilson was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Wilson stopped Bruce Johnson via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Marion Wilson KOs Jason Waller in their 2nd fight
On November 19, 2004 Marion Wilson faced Jason Waller. It was their second meeting. Wilson was 48 years old with a record of 11-38-4, and Waller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilson stopped Jason Waller via KO in the 4th round.
8. Marion Wilson loses to Oliver McCall in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On February 24, 2007 Marion Wilson faced Oliver McCall in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Wilson was 50 years old with a record of 12-40-4, and McCall was 41 with a record of 49-8. Wilson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while McCall was on a 4-fight winning streak. Wilson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McCall.
9. Marion Wilson loses to Hasim Rahman via unanimous decision
On March 1, 2000 Marion Wilson fought Hasim Rahman for the vacant Maryland State heavyweight title. Wilson was 43 years old with a record of 11-31-3, and Rahman was 27 with a record of 31-2. Wilson was on a 6-fight losing streak and Rahman was coming off a loss. Wilson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Rahman.
10. Marion Wilson KOs Maurice Gray
On September 6, 1990 Marion Wilson faced Maurice Gray. Wilson was 33 years old with a record of 2-0-1, and Gray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Wilson stopped Maurice Gray via KO in the 4th round.