Clinton Jackson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clinton Jackson |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | The Sheriff |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 20, 1954 Evergreen, Alabama |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 19 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Clinton Jackson (born May 20, 1954) is an American former professional boxer. He was known for his amazing skills as an amateur boxer. He even competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics. Clinton also won a silver medal at the 1974 World Championships. The next year, he earned a gold medal at the 1975 Pan American Games.
About Clinton Jackson
Clinton Jackson was born in Evergreen, Alabama. Growing up, he was a talented athlete. He played both football and basketball in high school. In 1970, he discovered boxing when he visited a gym in Pensacola, Florida.
As an amateur, Clinton had a great career. He won many important matches. At the 1974 World Championships, he earned a silver medal. He lost to Emilio Correa in the final match. But Clinton got his revenge! He defeated Correa on his way to winning a gold medal at the 1975 Pan American Games.
Clinton became a professional boxer in 1979. He had 32 professional fights in total. After his boxing career, he also coached a boxing team for the Nashville Sheriff's Department.
Amateur Boxing Achievements
Clinton Jackson had a very successful amateur boxing career. He won many national titles and represented the United States in major international competitions.
- 1974 National AAU Welterweight Champion
- 1974 National Golden Gloves Welterweight Champion
- 1975 National AAU Welterweight Champion
- 1975 National Golden Gloves Welterweight Champion
- 1975 Pan American Games Welterweight Champion
- 1976 National AAU Welterweight Champion
- 1976 National Golden Gloves Welterweight Champion
- 1976 United States Olympic representative at Welterweight
- 1977 National AAU Light Middleweight champion
- 1978 National AAU Welterweight runner-up
1976 Olympic Journey
Clinton Jackson was a welterweight boxer for the United States at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Here are his results from that exciting event:
- Round of 32: He won against Zbigniew Kicka from Poland (5–0).
- Round of 16: He won by knockout in the first round against Wesly Felix of Haiti.
- Quarterfinal: He lost a close match (2–3) to Pedro Gamarro from Venezuela.
Clinton Jackson had an impressive amateur record. He fought 221 times, winning 206 matches and losing only 15.
