Chazz Witherspoon

Chazz Witherspoon, nicknamed "The Gentleman", was born on September 16, 1981, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He turned professional in 2004 and had an impressive career that spanned over 14 years until his retirement in 2019.

Witherspoon began his professional career with a 1st round knockout win over James Daniels in 2004, and went on to win 22 more consecutive fights, including 14 via stoppage. His winning streak ended in 2008 when he lost to Chris Arreola via 3rd round DQ, which was the first of four losses in his career, all in non-title bouts.

Witherspoon had a total of 42 fights in his professional career, winning an impressive 38 fights with 29 of those wins coming via knockout. He had no draws or no-contests. Despite his impressive record, Witherspoon never won a title or even had a title defense.

Over the course of his career, Witherspoon faced several notable opponents including Adam Richards, Travis Fulton, Mike Marrone, Patrick Smith, Kendrick Releford, Marion Wilson, and Alexis Mejias. He won all of these fights, displaying his skills and proving himself to be a talented and formidable fighter in the ring.

Witherspoon's most recent fight was in 2019 against Oleksandr Usyk, a former undisputed cruiserweight champion. Witherspoon took the fight on short notice after Usyk's scheduled opponent, Tyrone Spong, tested positive for a banned substance. Despite a stellar performance, Witherspoon lost to Usyk via 7th round RTD.

Despite never winning a title, Witherspoon's career was impressive, with many highlights and notable victories. His total of 29 KO wins showcases his impressive punching power, and his dominance over several opponents solidifies his position as a well-respected boxer within the industry.

Witherspoon's dedication to the sport of boxing is clear and evident in his long and successful career. Despite facing setbacks, such as his losses to Arreola, Thompson, and Mitchell, Witherspoon remained resilient and continued to fight and win until his retirement in 2019.

The now 41-year-old former professional boxer, who stands at 6 ft 4 inches (1.93 m) in height, will forever be remembered as an impressive fighter who consistently demonstrated his skills and love for the sport of boxing.

Chazz Witherspoon's achievements over the course of his career are a testament to his dedication and hard work, as well as a reminder of the excitement and thrill that boxing brings to fans around the world.

Chazz Witherspoon Fight Record