William Guthrie
William Douglas Guthrie (born January 17, 1967) is an American former professional boxer.
| William Guthrie | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | William Douglas Guthrie |
| Nickname(s) | KO King |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Reach | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 17, 1967 St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 35 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 3 |
Early life
Prior to fighting, Guthrie was an admitted former player in the St Louis drugs scene, and he had been kicked off the 1988 US Olympic team after failing a drug test. He also later spent time in prison for drug possession .
Amateur career
Guthrie was the 1985 National Golden Gloves middleweight champion.
Professional career
Guthrie turned pro in 1989 and captured the Vacant IBF Light Heavyweight Title in 1997 with a win over Darrin Allen. He was seen as a looming threat to Roy Jones Jr at light heavyweight due to his punching power, but instead of a unification bout, he lost the title in his next fight to Reggie Johnson by a knockout in the 5th. The knockout was a brutal one, and Guthrie left the ring on a stretcher . Instead of retiring, he instead moved up to cruiserweight and continued to fight, but has not fought for a belt since.
Professional boxing record
See also
External links
- Boxing record for William Guthrie from BoxRec (registration required)