Henry Tillman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Henry Tillman |
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| Rated at | Cruiserweight Heavyweight |
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| Height | 6 ft 3 in | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 77.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 1, 1960 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 31 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Draws | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| No contests | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Henry Durand Tillman (born August 1, 1960) is a former American professional boxer. He is famous for winning a Gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He competed as a heavyweight boxer.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Henry Tillman was born in Los Angeles, California. From a young age, he showed talent in boxing.
Amateur Boxing Career
Before becoming a professional, Henry Tillman had a very successful amateur career. He even defeated the famous boxer Mike Tyson twice during his amateur days. These wins were by close decisions.
His biggest achievement as an amateur was at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He won the gold medal in the heavyweight division. In the final match, he defeated Willie DeWitt from Canada. DeWitt was considered the top amateur heavyweight in the world at that time.
Professional Boxing Career
After his Olympic success, Henry Tillman became a professional boxer in 1984. He started in the cruiserweight division.
He had some notable wins against other boxers like Uriah Grant and Tyrone .... However, he also faced tough opponents. In 1987, he fought Evander Holyfield for the WBA Cruiserweight Title. Holyfield won the match.
Later, in 1990, Tillman fought Mike Tyson again, this time as professionals. Tyson won that fight. Henry Tillman finished his professional boxing career with 25 wins and 6 losses. He won 16 of his fights by knockout.
Beyond the Ring
Henry Tillman also appeared in the movie Rocky V. He played a boxer named "Tim Simms" who fought against "Tommy Gunn."
Personal Life
At the 1984 Summer Olympics, Henry Tillman met Gina Hemphill. Gina is the granddaughter of the legendary Olympic athlete Jesse Owens. She was also part of the Olympic ceremony, carrying the torch into the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Henry and Gina got married in 1987. Many of their friends and Olympic teammates were there to celebrate with them.
See also
In Spanish: Henry Tillman para niños
