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Marvin Stinson

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Marvin Stinson
Born
Nationality United States
Statistics
Weight classHeavyweight
Weight(s)Heavyweight[1]
Height6’ 3”
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[2]
Total fights18
Wins12
Wins by KO6
Losses3
Draws3
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  United States
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 1974 Havana Heavyweight

Marvin Stinson is an American boxer.[3] He won the Silver Medal at the 1974 World Championships and in 1976 Won the AAU National Title, he scored a notable amateur victories over Future Heavyweight World Champion John Tate and competed professionally from 1977 to 1982. He was undefeated (12-0-3) until he faced future two time Heavyweight Champion Tim Witherspoon.

Life and career

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Stinson was born in North Philadelphia. He began boxing at the Police Athletic League.[4]

Stinson competed at the 1974 World Amateur Boxing Championships, winning the silver medal in the heavyweight event.[5] He also won four Golden Gloves titles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "But Marvin Stinson isn't jealous". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. March 14, 1978. p. 37. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ "Boxing record for Marvin Stinson". BoxRec.
  3. ^ "Boxer Cameron Set To Turn Pro". The Columbia Record. Columbia, South Carolina. April 17, 1978. p. 64. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ "'I've been amateur too long,' Stinson says, rejects pro offer". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. June 6, 1976. p. 88. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  5. ^ "1974 World Amateur Boxing Championships Results", IBA World Boxing Championships
  6. ^ "Marvin Stinson going for broke as a pro". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. December 4, 1977. p. 77. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
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