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Travis Walker

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Travis Walker (born June 22, 1979) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won the 2003 National Golden Gloves.

Travis Walker
Born
Travis Walker

(1979-06-22) June 22, 1979 (age 45)
Tallahassee, Florida
NationalityAmerican
Other namesFreight Train
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m)
Reach82 in (208 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins39
Wins by KO31
Losses14
Draws1

Amateur career

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He became the 2003 National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion beating among others a 17-year-old Travis Kauffman but was in the shadow of the nationally dominant Jason Estrada who beat him three times in the amateurs. His record was 26–8.

Professional career

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Known as "Freight Train", Walker turned pro for Goossen in 2004. In 2005 he faced Jason Gavern (record 8–1, well-known sparring partner) on ESPN which ended in a draw. In late 2006, he scored his biggest win, a close majority decision over undefeated amateur nemesis Jason Estrada. In April 2007, Walker fought George Garcia, another undefeated amateur star who had beaten him as an amateur, and won the lightly regarded vacant IBA Americas Heavyweight title by a narrow split decision.

In October 2007, Walker was involved in a controversial fight against another former amateur star in T.J. Wilson when the referee stopped the fight a mere fifteen seconds into the bout. Walker was never knocked down but the referee deemed he was out on his feet. He won the rematch by KO2.

In 2008 he was the first man to knock down undefeated contender Chris Arreola before getting knocked out himself.

After his fight with Chris Arreola he won two more fights before being blitzed by Manuel Quezada (KO by 1).

In November 2010 he lost to former WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev, in May 2011 he edged out Alonzo Butler (28–1–1).

On 8 September 2012 he lost fight against former Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek for IBF North American title.

Professional boxing record

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38 Wins (30 knockouts, 8 decisions), 7 Losses (5 knockouts, 3 decisions), 1 Draw [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 28-1-0 Poland  Mariusz Wach KO 6 (10) 12/12/2014 Poland  MOSiR, Radom, Poland
Loss 26-5 United States  Derric Rossy SD 3 23/02/2013 United Kingdom  York Hall, London, England 'Prizefighter' Tournament Heavyweight Quarter-Final.
Loss 46-2 Poland  Tomasz Adamek TKO 5 08/09/2012 United States  Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Won IBF North American heavyweight title
Win 38-4 Australia  Kali Meehan TKO 6 07/03/2012 Australia  Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart, Australia Won IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight title. RSC, corner threw towel in at same time.
Loss 13-0 Bulgaria  Kubrat Pulev UD 12 22/10/2011 Germany  Ludwigsburg, Germany IBF International Heavyweight Title.
Win 14-6 United States  Stacy Frazier RTD 2 27/08/2011 United States  Norcross, Georgia, U.S.
Win 18-15-4 United States  Gabe Brown TKO 4 25/06/2011 United States  Decatur, Georgia, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the fourth round.
Win 28-1-1 United States  Alonzo Butler MD 10 14/05/2011 United States  Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. NABA USA/IBS US National Heavyweight Titles.
Win 23-10-3 United States  Darnell Wilson UD 8 26/02/2011 United States  Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Loss 26-1-1 Uzbekistan  Ruslan Chagaev UD 8 19/11/2010 Germany  Hamburg, Germany
Loss 18-3-3 Australia  Alex Leapai TKO 4 30/06/2010 Australia  Boondall, Australia Referee stopped the bout at 2:52 of the fourth round.
Loss 23-1 United States  Johnathon Banks TKO 6 20/03/2010 Germany  Düsseldorf, Germany NABF Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the sixth round.
Win -- United States  John Little TKO 2 16/12/2009 United States  Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:16 of the second round.
Win 3-21-2 United States  Douglas Robertson TKO 3 14/10/2009 United States  Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:32 of the third round.
Win 3-0 United States  Jared Johnson TKO 2 30/09/2009 United States  Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:31 of the second round.
Loss 27-4 United States  Manuel Quezada KO 1 16/07/2009 United States  Lemoore, California, U.S. WBC CABOFE Heavyweight Title. Walker knocked out at 2:57 of the first round.
Win 13-31 United States  Gary Butler TKO 2 06/06/2009 United States  Kinder, Louisiana, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:53 of the second round.
Win 12-22-1 United States  "Marvelous" Marvin Hunt TKO 1 28/03/2009 United States  Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:23 of the first round.
Win 15-13-2 United States  Marvin Ray Jones TKO 1 28/02/2009 United States  Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:26 of the first round.
Loss 25-0 United States  Chris Arreola TKO 3 29/11/2008 United States  Ontario, California, U.S. WBC Continental Americas/NABF Heavyweight Titles.. Referee stopped the bout at 0:13 of the third round.
Win 8-19-1 United States  Wallace McDaniel TKO 1 04/09/2008 United States  Houston, Texas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:27 of the first round.
Win 12-1 United States  T.J. Wilson TKO 2 29/02/2008 United States  Lemoore, California, U.S. NABF Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:50 of the second round.
Win 17-12-1 United States  Ralph West KO 2 06/12/2007 United States  Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S. West knocked out at 2:17 of the second round.
Loss 11-1 United States  T.J. Wilson TKO 1 19/10/2007 United States  West Sacramento, California, U.S. IBF Americas Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:15 of the first round.
Win 2-12-1 United States  Douglas Robertson KO 1 24/08/2007 United States  Hinckley, Minnesota, U.S. Robertson knocked out at 1:11 of the first round.
Win 10-13-1 United States  Cornelius Ellis TKO 6 08/06/2007 United States  Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:24 of the sixth round.
Win 13-0 United States  George Garcia SD 10 06/04/2007 United States  Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. IBA Americas Heavyweight Title.
Win 7-0 United States  Jason Estrada MD 8 17/11/2006 United States  San Jacinto, California, U.S.
Win 12-7-1 United States  John Clark TKO 2 02/09/2006 United States  Los Angeles, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:13 of the second round.
Win 11-13-2 United States  Andrew Greeley UD 10 18/08/2006 United States  Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win 11-17-1 United States  Mike Middleton TKO 1 30/06/2006 United States  Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:45 of the first round.
Win 13-16-1 United States  Curtis Taylor TKO 1 25/05/2006 United States  Temecula, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:42 of the first round.
Win 6-11-1 United States  Adam Smith TKO 1 11/05/2006 United States  Houston, Texas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:20 of the first round.
Win 11-11-2 United States  Andrew Greeley SD 6 14/04/2006 United States  Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Win 13-13 United States  Travis Fulton TKO 2 23/02/2006 United States  Lemoore, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the second round.
Win 11-17-3 Mexico  Agustin Corpus TKO 5 02/12/2005 United States  Lemoore, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:35 of the fifth round.
Draw 8-1-1 United States  Jason Gavern PTS 8 30/09/2005 United States  Brooks, California, U.S.
Win 22-52-3 United States  David Quinn Robinson KO 1 27/08/2005 United States  Thief River Falls, Minnesota, U.S. Robinson knocked out at 2:38 of the first round.
Win 6-8-1 United States  Kerry Biles KO 1 06/08/2005 United States  Palm Springs, California, U.S. Biles knocked out at 1:51 of the first round.
Win 15-11-2 United States  Carlton Johnson TKO 1 09/06/2005 United States  Temecula, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:48 of the first round.
Win 7-3 United States  William "Big Will" Cook KO 2 05/05/2005 United States  Palm Springs, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:40 of the second round.
Win 7-1 United States  Carl "Iron Fist" Davis UD 6 07/04/2005 United States  Temecula, California, U.S. 60-54, 59-55, 58-56.
Win 29-26-1 United States  Marcus "Big Tuna" Rhode TKO 2 11/03/2005 United States  Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:00 of the second round.
Win 0-1 United States  Michael Hamilton KO 3 20/01/2005 United States  Houston, Texas, U.S. Hamilton knocked out at 0:23 of the third round.
Win 3-8-3 United States  Salvador Farnetti TKO 2 09/12/2004 United States  Temecula, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:52 of the second round.
Win 1-0 United States  Enoch Tucker KO 1 11/11/2004 United States  Houston, Texas, U.S. Tucker knocked out at 2:25 of the first round.
Win 0-1 United States  John Sargent, Jr. KO 1 29/10/2004 United States  Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. Jr. knocked out at 1:56 of the first round.
Win 2-10-3 United States  David Johnson MD 4 23/09/2004 United States  Temecula, California, U.S.
Win 0-3 United States  Royphy Solieau TKO 4 19/08/2004 United States  Houston, Texas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:45 of the fourth round.
Win 0-1 United States  Ross "Da Boss" Brantley TKO 1 30/07/2004 United States  Glendale, Arizona, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:01 of the first round.
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