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American boxer (born 1967)
Derek Warren Isaman (born April 23, 1967) is an American former professional boxer .
Isaman was played college football at Ohio State University . He was the starting inside linebacker for Ohio State Buckeyes .
Amateur boxing career [ edit ] 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 [ edit ] 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 [ edit ]
15 Wins (9 knockouts, 6 decisions), 1 Loss (0 knockouts, 1 decision)
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
Win
17-5
PTS
8
08/11/1994
Mashantucket, Connecticut , U.S.
Win
5-0-1
TKO
4
24/09/1994
Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
Win
10-38
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
TKO
2
Mar 20, 1992
Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
Win
13-40-2
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
PTS
4
12/05/1991
Rochester, New York , U.S.
Win
4-10-1
PTS
4
18/04/1991
Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
Win
1-4
KO
1
17/03/1991
Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
Craft knocked out at 1:16 of the first round.
Win
4-3
PTS
4
24/02/1991
Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
Win
2-6
TKO
1
10/02/1991
Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
Win
0-2-1
KO
1
12/11/1990
Baton Rouge, Louisiana , U.S.
Win
0-1
TKO
1
17/09/1990
Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
Win
0-2
KO
1
19/08/1990
Reno, Nevada , U.S.
