Duane Thomas
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Name: Duane Thomas
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Died: 2000-06-13 (Age:39)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 177cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
Trainer: Emanuel Steward
On December 5, 1986, Thomas won the vacant WBC light middleweight title via a 3rd round TKO over John "The Beast" Mugabi at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Thomas would lose the title eight months later, in Merignac, France, by way of a 12 round unanimous decision to Lupe Aquino.
On January 3, 1988, Thomas fell short in his attempt to regain the title, suffering a 7th round TKO loss in Italy, at the hands of the new champ, Gianfranco Rosi.
He was shot to death in front of an East Detroit party store over a minor drug dispute.
| Preceded by: Thomas Hearns Vacated |
WBC Light Middleweight Champion 1986 Dec 5 – 1987 Jul 12 |
Succeeded by: Lupe Aquino |