William Guthrie (boxer)

William Guthrie
Born
William Douglas Guthrie

(1967-01-17) January 17, 1967 (age 57)
Other names
  • KO King
  • Kid Chocolate
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins35
Wins by KO28
Losses4
Draws3

William Douglas Guthrie (born January 17, 1967) is an American former professional boxer.

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.[1] Instead of retiring, he instead moved up to cruiserweight and continued to fight. His final win was against Donnell Wiggins in South Carolina,[2] he would have two more fights before retiring in 2007.

Professional boxing record

42 fights 35 wins 4 losses
By knockout 28 3
By decision 7 1
Draws 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
42 Draw 35–4–3 James Johnson SD 6 (6) 12/05/2007 Patriot Center, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.
41 Loss 35–4–2 Marlon Hayes UD 12 (12) 26/01/2007 Destiny's, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
40 Win 35–3–2 Donnell Wiggins TKO 4 (8) 09/12/2006 County Fairgrounds, Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
39 Win 34–3–2 Luke Munsen TKO 5 (12) 29/07/2006 Qwest Arena, Boise, Idaho, U.S. Won vacant IBF International cruiserweight title
38 Win 33–3–2 Carlos Bates TKO 1 (4) 27/05/2006 The Plex, North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
37 Win 32–3–2 Eric Starr TKO 5 (6) 29/04/2006 Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
36 Win 31–3–2 Vincent Harris MD 4 (4) 31/03/2006 Multi Fight Complex, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
35 Draw 30–3–2 Rodney Moore MD 6 (6) 03/12/2005 Municipal Coliseum, St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
34 Win 30–3–1 Preston Kenney KO 1 (8) 02/06/2005 Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.
33 Win 29–3–1 John Roman Williams KO 2 (8) 27/11/2004 Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
32 Draw 28–3–1 Hilario Guzman PTS 6 (6) 24/09/2004 Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
31 Loss 28–3 Ravea Springs TKO 11 (12) 07/02/2002 Adam’s Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. For vacant NABO cruiserweight title
30 Win 28–2 Terry Porter UD 8 (8) 25/09/2001 The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
29 Win 27–2 Lorenzo Boyd TKO 2 (8) 24/07/2001 The Ambassador, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
28 Win 26–2 John Kiser SD 8 (8) 06/05/2000 Pan American Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.
27 Win 25–2 Wesley Martin UD 8 (8) 11/03/2000 Dade Community College, Miami, Florida, U.S.
26 Loss 24–2 Michael Nunn TKO 7 (10) 09/05/1999 Municipal Auditorium, Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
25 Loss 24–1 Reggie Johnson KO 5 (12) 06/02/1998 Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. Lost IBF light-heavyweight title
24 Win 24–0 Darin Allen TKO 3 (12) 19/07/1997 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Won vacant IBF light-heavyweight title
23 Win 23–0 Jamie Stevenson KO 3 (4) 28/03/1997 The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Ramzi Hassan TKO 6 (10) 29/06/1996 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 John Kiser UD 8 (8) 18/05/1996 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Jerome Hill TKO 2 (?) 24/02/1996 Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Tim Hillie SD 10 (10) 27/01/1996 Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Richard Frazier KO 4 (12) 08/11/1995 69th Regiment Armory, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant USBA light-heavyweight title
17 Win 17–0 Jeff Bowman TKO 3 (?) 03/10/1995 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Ron Butler TKO 3 (?) 25/04/1995 Youth Center, Cut Off, Louisiana, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Travis Meat KO 1 (8) 06/02/1995 Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Donnie Penelton KO 2 (8) 28/11/1994 Henry VIII Hotel, Bridgeton, Missouri, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Darrell Kizer TKO 2 (?) 23/06/1994 Florissant, Missouri, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Krishna Wainwright RTD 6 (8) 05/05/1994 Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Jimmy Bills KO 3 (?) 11/04/1994 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Tim Knight PTS 10 (10) 27/08/1993 Regal Riverfront Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Anthony Campbell KO 2 (?) 06/05/1993 Regal Riverfront Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Eric Cole TKO 1 (6) 28/07/1990 Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 David Gwynn KO 1 (6) 27/04/1990 Fairgrounds Arena, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Lee Smith TKO 1 (?) 24/03/1990 Fairgrounds Arena, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Randy Thomas TKO 1 (6) 16/02/1990 Clarion Hotel Ballroom, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Chris Collins TKO 3 (6) 03/11/1989 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Roy Bedwell TKO 1 (6) 27/07/1989 Chase Park Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Clarence Hutchinson TKO 2 (4) 21/06/1989 Whitey Herzog's Powerhouse Nightclub, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 John Moore TKO 2 (4) 01/05/1989 Omni International Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Mosley Retains Title; Johnson Scores Upset". Los Angeles Times. 7 February 1998. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  2. ^ "William "KO King" Guthrie Flattens Wiggins". Boxing Scene. 11 December 2006. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Virgil Hill
Golden Gloves
middleweight champion

1985
Next:
Bomani Parker
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
James Toney
USBA light-heavyweight champion
November 8, 1995 – July 19, 1997
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Will Taylor
Vacant
Title last held by
Lasse Johansen
IBF International
cruiserweight champion

July 29, 2006 – 2006
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Pavol Polakovič
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Dariusz Michalczewski
IBF light-heavyweight champion
July 19, 1997 – February 6, 1998
Succeeded by