William Douglas Guthrie (born January 17, 1967) is an American former

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Early life

Prior to fighting, Guthrie was an admitted former player in the St Louis drugs scene, and he had been kicked off the 1988 US Olympic team after failing a drug test. He also later spent time in prison for drug possession.

Amateur career

Guthrie was the 1985

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middleweight champion.

Professional career

Guthrie turned pro in 1989 and captured the Vacant IBF Light Heavyweight Title in 1997 with a win over Darrin Allen. He was seen as a looming threat to

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at light heavyweight due to his punching power, but instead of a unification bout, he lost the title in his next fight to Reggie Johnson by a knockout in the 5th. The knockout was a brutal one, and Guthrie left the ring on a stretche

Instead of retiring, he instead moved up to cruiserweight and continued to fight, but has not fought for a belt since.

Professional boxing record

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Personal Background
{{DEFAULTSORT:Guthrie, William 1967 births International Boxing Federation champions Living people Boxers from Philadelphia American male boxers Cruiserweight boxers World light-heavyweight boxing champions

Early life

Amateur career

Professional career

Professional boxing record

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