Chazz Witherspoon

Chazz Witherspoon (born September 16, 1981) is an American former professional boxer. The second cousin of former boxing champion Tim Witherspoon, he emerged as a talented boxer in the 2000s. He won the 2004 National Golden Gloves finals in Kansas City, Missouri, and by collecting all wins via stoppage, he became the first man in the history of the Golden Gloves to win the National Title by all stoppages.

In 2008, holding a record of 23–0 with 14 KOs, he was set to fight fellow heavyweight prospect Chris Arreola to determine America's top heavyweight contender. Witherspoon came to the fight after a streak of 8 wins (6 by knockout) since his loss to Mitchell, having defeated Tyyab Beale, Cory Phelps, Galen Brown, Nick Guivas, Michael Marrone, Carlos Sandoval, Lamont Capers and Santander Silgado. Witherspoon lost the fight against Usyk as he retired in his corner after round 7.

Early life and education Witherspoon was born the oldest of three children in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Eric Witherspoon. Raied in Paulsboro, New Jersey, he attended Paulsboro High School, where he played basketball and graduated with a 4.0 GPA and as a member of the National Honor Society. Upon graduation, he was offered three NCAA Division I basketball scholarships and two track scholarships, He graduated from Saint Joseph with a degree in pharmaceutical marketing in 2005.

Witherspoon's cousin Tim later introduced him to experienced boxing trainers Randy and Wade Hinnant, and both assisted and encouraged his development in the sport. Witherspoon next had a winning streak of 8 victories (six by knockout), overcoming Tyyab Beale, Cory Phelps, Galen Brown, Nick Guivas, Michael Marrone, Carlos Sandoval, Lamont Capers and Santander Silgado.

Witherspoon vs. Usyk Witherspoon was set to fight former undisputed cruiserweight champion and future two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk had been set to debut in the heavyweight division on October 12, 2019, at the Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, against Tyrone Spong. However, Spong tested positive for clomiphene, a banned substance, just a few days before the bout. The promoter Eddie Hearn announced that several backup fighters were being considered Thus, Witherspoon joined the fight with a few days' notice. Eventually Usyk won the fight as Witherspoon retired in his corner after round 7.

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