About Wayne Braithwaite
Born 1975. Wayne Braithwaite is a Guyanese boxer.
Wayne "Big Truck" Braithwaite (born August 9, 1975) is a Guyanese former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2012, and held the WBC cruiserweight title from 2002 to 2005.
Professional career The highlight of his early amateur career was winning a gold medal at the 1994 Junior Pan American boxing championships held in Venezuela. He also won gold in the junior middleweight division at the Novices boxing championships then a gold medal at the Goodwill Games in Barbados before going professional.
Braithwaite turned professional in 1996, winning with a KO over Olympian John Douglas. Braithwaite has not fought since 2012.
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Who is Wayne Braithwaite?
Guyanese boxer
When was Wayne Braithwaite born?
Wayne Braithwaite was born on 9 August 1975 in Georgetown.
What is Wayne Braithwaite's occupation?
Wayne Braithwaite is a boxer.
What nationality is Wayne Braithwaite?
Wayne Braithwaite is Guyanese.
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