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Pinklon Thomas

WBC Champion
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Pinklon Thomas (born February 10, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1993. He held the WBCheavyweight title from 1984 to 1986, and was the first IBO heavyweight champion, holding the title from 1992 to 1993. Thomas' distinguishing characteristics were his pink boxing trunks and a powerful left jab.

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Mike Tyson destroyed Pinklon Thomas in 1987

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