Craig Payne ( born Craig Payne ; May 22, 1961 , Livonia ) is an American professional boxer who performed in the heavy weight category. Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion (1983).
Craig Payne | |
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| general information | |
| Full name | Craig Payne |
| Nickname | The Truth |
| Citizenship | |
| Date of Birth | |
| Place of Birth | Livonia , Michigan , USA |
| Date of death | |
| Accommodation | Livonia , Michigan , USA |
| Weight category | Heavy (over 90.92 kg) |
| Rack | Right-handed |
| Growth | 188 cm |
| Arm span | 188 cm |
| Professional career | |
| First fight | March 21, 1985 |
| The last battle | February 10, 2001 |
| Number of battles | 33 |
| Number of wins | 12 |
| Knockout wins | eight |
| Defeats | 20 |
| Draws | one |
| Failed | 0 |
Amateur career
Payne became most famous among fans for his victory in the Golden Gloves tournament in 1983 over Mike Tyson , although when the rating in favor of Payne was announced, the hall hummed with displeasure, as well as for the victory over Teofilo Stevenson .
Professional career
Debuted in 1985.