Derek Isaman

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

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

Amateur boxing career

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

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.

External links

• Boxing record for Derek Isaman from BoxRec (registration required)