Derek Isaman

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Isaman (#10) playing for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 1986

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

College football

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Isaman played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he was the starting inside linebacker.

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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