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Travis Walker

b. 1979

American boxer

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Born 1979. Travis Walker is an American boxer.

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

Amateur career 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 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

Loss

KO 6 (10) 12/12/2014

Loss

SD 3 23/02/2013

Loss

TKO 5 08/09/2012

Win

TKO 6 07/03/2012

Loss

UD 12 22/10/2011

Win

RTD 2 27/08/2011

Win

TKO 4 25/06/2011

Win

MD 10 14/05/2011

Win

UD 8 26/02/2011

Loss

UD 8 19/11/2010

Loss

TKO 4 30/06/2010

Loss

TKO 6 20/03/2010

Win

TKO 2 16/12/2009

Win

TKO 3 14/10/2009

Win

TKO 2 30/09/2009

Loss

KO 1 16/07/2009

Win

TKO 2 06/06/2009

Win

TKO 1 28/03/2009

Win

TKO 1 28/02/2009

Loss

TKO 3 29/11/2008

Win

TKO 1 04/09/2008

Win

TKO 2 29/02/2008

Win

KO 2 06/12/2007

Loss

TKO 1 19/10/2007

Win

KO 1 24/08/2007

Win

TKO 6 08/06/2007

Win

SD 10 06/04/2007

Win

MD 8 17/11/2006

Win

TKO 2 Sep 2, 2006

Win

UD 10 18/08/2006

Win

TKO 1 30/06/2006

Win

TKO 1 25/05/2006

Win

TKO 1 11/05/2006

Win

SD 6 14/04/2006

Win

TKO 2 23/02/2006

Win

TKO 5 02/12/2005

Draw

PTS 8 30/09/2005

Win

KO 1 27/08/2005

Win

KO 1 06/08/2005

Win

TKO 1 09/06/2005

Win

KO 2 05/05/2005

Win

UD 6 07/04/2005

Win

TKO 2 11/03/2005

Win

KO 3 20/01/2005

Win

TKO 2 09/12/2004

Win

KO 1 11/11/2004

Win

KO 1 29/10/2004

Win

MD 4 23 Sep 2004

Win

TKO 4 19/08/2004

Win

TKO 1 30/07/2004

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James S. Rickards High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Travis Walker?

American boxer

When was Travis Walker born?

Travis Walker was born on 22 June 1979 in Tallahassee.

What is Travis Walker's occupation?

Travis Walker is a boxer.

What nationality is Travis Walker?

Travis Walker is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Travis Walker

· Wikidata: Q329658

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