Best fights of Pinklon Thomas
Over 14 years as a professional, Pinklon Thomas has compiled a 43-7-1 (34) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Pinklon Thomas defeats Tim Witherspoon
On August 31, 1984 Pinklon Thomas fought Tim Witherspoon for the WBC heavyweight title. Thomas was 26 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and Witherspoon was 26 with a record of 18-1. Thomas was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Witherspoon was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thomas won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Pinklon Thomas KOs Mike Weaver
On June 15, 1985 Pinklon Thomas defended his WBC heavyweight title against Mike Weaver. Thomas was 27 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Weaver was 34 with a record of 27-10-1. Thomas was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Weaver was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thomas stopped Mike Weaver via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
3. Pinklon Thomas KOs James Tillis
On August 14, 1982 Pinklon Thomas faced James Tillis. Thomas was 24 years old with a record of 19-0, and Tillis was 25 with a record of 22-1. Thomas was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Tillis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thomas stopped James Tillis via TKO in the 8th round.
4. Pinklon Thomas draws with Gerrie Coetzee
On January 22, 1983 Pinklon Thomas faced Gerrie Coetzee. Thomas was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and Coetzee was 27 with a record of 28-3. Thomas was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Coetzee was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
5. Pinklon Thomas KOs Alfonso Ratliff
On March 26, 1983 Pinklon Thomas faced Alfonso Ratliff. Thomas was 25 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Ratliff was 27 with a record of 16-1. Ratliff was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thomas stopped Alfonso Ratliff via TKO in the 10th round.
6. Pinklon Thomas loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On December 9, 1988 Pinklon Thomas faced Evander Holyfield in a cruiserweight bout. Thomas was 30 years old with a record of 29-2-1, and Holyfield was 26 with a record of 19-0. Thomas was coming off a loss, while Holyfield was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Thomas via retirement in the 7th round.
7. Pinklon Thomas defeats Craig Payne
On November 14, 1992 Pinklon Thomas fought Craig Payne for the vacant inaugural IBO and WBF (Federation) heavyweight titles. Thomas was 34 years old with a record of 42-6-1, and Payne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thomas was on a 12-fight winning streak. Thomas won via split decision. Won the vacant titles.
8. Pinklon Thomas KOs Narcisco Maldonado
On October 16, 1986 Pinklon Thomas faced Narcisco Maldonado. Thomas was 28 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Maldonado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thomas was coming off a loss. Thomas stopped Narcisco Maldonado via KO in the 5th round.
9. Pinklon Thomas loses to Trevor Berbick via unanimous decision
On March 22, 1986 Pinklon Thomas defended his WBC heavyweight title against Trevor Berbick. Thomas was 28 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Berbick was 31 with a record of 30-4-1. Thomas was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Berbick was on a 8-fight winning streak. Thomas lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Berbick.
10. Pinklon Thomas KOs William Hosea
On November 22, 1986 Pinklon Thomas faced William Hosea. Thomas was 28 years old with a record of 27-1-1, and Hosea was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thomas was coming off a win. Thomas stopped William Hosea via TKO in the 7th round.