George Tahdooahnippah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George Tahdooahnippah |
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| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Comanche Boy |
| Rated at | Light Heavyweight Super Middleweight Middleweight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Reach | 73 in |
| Nationality | Comanche Nation, American |
| Born | December 3, 1978 Colorado, United States |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 24 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No contests | 2 |
George "Comanche Boy" Tahdooahnippah (born December 3, 1978) is a Native American professional boxer. He is known for his strong punches and exciting fights. George has won important boxing titles, like the WBC Continental Americas middleweight title. He also helps people by working as an environment and diabetes specialist.
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Early Life and Wrestling
George Tahdooahnippah is a proud member of the Comanche Nation. He also has family ties to the Choctaw Nation.
When he was younger, George was a talented wrestler. He earned a special honor as a Cadet Greco-Roman All-American. This means he was one of the top wrestlers in the United States for his age group. He placed 7th overall in the country. George also represented his home state, Oklahoma, as an "Oklahoma All Star." He even traveled to Japan to compete. Because of his wrestling skills, he received a full scholarship to Delaware State University.
Kickboxing Career
At 23 years old, George decided to try kickboxing. This sport combines boxing punches with kicks. He quickly became very good at it. He won the North Texas light heavyweight title as an amateur.
In 2002, he was the runner-up at the "Sansho-Kickboxing World Championships." He also competed in the Original Toughman competition. In this event, he won the light heavyweight championship.
Professional Boxing Journey
George did not start his professional boxing career until he was 25. This is a bit older than some boxers. He teamed up with a manager named Bobby Dobbs. George has worked with many skilled boxing trainers. These include Shadeed Suluki and David Vaughn. Today, he trains at the Mad Man Boxing Gym in Elgin, OK.
Winning a Major Title
On September 12, 2008, George Tahdooahnippah had a big fight. He faced Jonathan Corn. George won the match with a seventh-round TKO. This victory earned him the Native American Boxing Council Super Middleweight Championship. This title was important because it was vacant, meaning no one held it at the time.
