Thad Spencer
Thad Spencer | |
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Real name | Thad Spencer |
Nickname(s) | Babe |
Rated at | Heavyweight |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Nationality | American |
Born |
Portland, Oregon, U.S. | March 28, 1943
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 46 |
Wins | 32 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 13 |
Draws | 1 |
Thad Spencer (born 28 March 1943 – 13 December 2013) was an American heavyweight boxer.
A native of Portland, Oregon, Spencer made his professional boxing debut in May 1960. After building up a 31-5 record, which included wins over contenders Doug Jones, Brian London and Amos Lincoln, he was highly regarded enough to be a part of the eight-man WBA elimination tournament, held after Muhammad Ali had been stripped of the title. Spencer won a 12 round decision over former title-holder Ernie Terrell in August 1967 and was then matched against Jerry Quarry in the semi-finals. Despite entering the bout as a 6/4 favourite, Spencer lost to Quarry by a 12th round TKO.
Spencer lost his next three fights by knockout, to Leotis Martin, Billy Walker and Mac Foster, and was never a serious title contender again. He continued boxing until 1971, though without winning another bout.
Spencer died in his sleep on December 13, 2013 in Valleo, CA.[1]
Spencer's son Todd Spencer was a football star for U.S.C., and played 3 seasons in the N.F.L. for the Steelers and the Chargers.
Professional boxing record
32 Wins (14 knockouts, 18 decisions), 13 Losses (7 knockouts, 6 decisions), 1 Draw | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Loss | 36-9-1 | "Irish" Tony Doyle | UD | 10 | 07/06/1971 | Dallas Memorial Auditorium, Dallas, Texas | 92-99, 95-98, 95-99. |
Loss | 15-0-1 | Ron Stander | UD | 10 | 23/04/1971 | Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska | |
Loss | 15-2-1 | Jose Luis Garcia | KO | 2 | 05/10/1970 | Caracas | |
Loss | 32-6-1 | "Irish" Tony Doyle | UD | 10 | 28/05/1970 | Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
Draw | 5-4 | Charlie Reno | PTS | 10 | 18/03/1970 | Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington | |
Loss | 17-0 | Mac Foster | KO | 1 | 20/05/1969 | Selland Arena, Fresno, California | Spencer knocked out at 3:09 of the first round. |
Loss | 20-7-2 | Billy Walker | TKO | 6 | 12/11/1968 | Empire Pool, Wembley, London | Referee stopped the bout at 2:04 of the sixth round. |
Loss | 25-4 | Leotis Martin | TKO | 9 | 28/05/1968 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London | Referee stopped the bout at 2:29 of the ninth round. |
Loss | 25-1-4 | Jerry Quarry | TKO | 12 | 03/02/1968 | Oakland Arena, Oakland, California | WBA World Heavyweight Title Tournament Semi-Finals. |
Win | 39-5 | Ernie Terrell | UD | 12 | 05/08/1967 | Astrodome, Houston, Texas | WBA World Heavyweight Title Tournament Quarter-Finals. |
Win | 40-10-1 | Amos Lincoln | TKO | 8 | 26/06/1967 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California | Referee stopped the bout at 2:09 of the eighth round. |
Win | 29-7-1 | Doug Jones | UD | 10 | 14/10/1966 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California | 11-0, 10-0, 8-1. |
Loss | 21-15-1 | Bill McMurray | TKO | 7 | 13/09/1966 | Sacramento, California | California Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:58 of the seventh round. |
Win | 34-12 | Brian London | PTS | 10 | 02/05/1966 | Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, Belle Vue, Manchester | |
Win | 35-6 | Jack Bodell | RTD | 2 | 18/04/1966 | Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, Belle Vue, Manchester | Bodell did not come out for the third round. |
Win | 20-10-1 | Billy "The Barber" Daniels | TD | 6 | 21/02/1966 | Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California | 2-3, 4-2, 4-2. |
Win | 11-8-2 | Chuck Leslie | UD | 12 | 19/01/1966 | Kezar Pavilion, San Francisco, California | California Heavyweight Title. 6-3, 11-0, 7-1. |
Loss | 34-7-1 | Amos Lincoln | SD | 10 | 22/11/1965 | Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 27-8-2 | Roger Rischer | UD | 12 | 26/04/1965 | San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California | California Heavyweight Title. 10-1, 9-3, 12-0. |
Win | 19-7-1 | Billy "The Barber" Daniels | UD | 10 | 17/03/1965 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California | 8-2, 8-2, 7-1. |
Win | 9-4-1 | Chuck Leslie | UD | 10 | 22/02/1965 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California | 6-3, 7-3, 8-1. |
Loss | 28-6-1 | Amos Lincoln | TKO | 9 | 15/12/1964 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California | Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the ninth round. |
Win | 33-8 | Tom McNeeley | KO | 5 | 09/11/1964 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California | Tom knocked out at 1:39 of the fifth round. |
Win | 18-28 | Ollie Wilson | TKO | 7 | 13/10/1964 | Castaways Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | Referee stopped the bout at 1:21 of the seventh round. |
Win | 7-8-2 | George "Scrap Iron" Johnson | KO | 4 | 04/08/1964 | Castaways Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 18-14-2 | Ray Shiel | KO | 5 | 05/07/1964 | Rasunda, Solna Municipality | |
Loss | 6-2 | Chuck Leslie | PTS | 10 | 30/11/1963 | Reno, Nevada | |
Win | 4-1-3 | "King" Jim Fletcher | TKO | 6 | 12/10/1963 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California | Referee stopped the bout at 2:04 of the sixth round. |
Win | 17-3 | Jefferson Davis | UD | 10 | 01/08/1963 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California | 5-3, 5-4, 5-3. |
Win | 17-19-4 | Monroe Ratliff | TKO | 9 | 13/05/1963 | Moulin Rouge, Hollywood, California | |
Win | 1-1 | Alvin Tiger | TKO | 5 | 08/04/1963 | Moulin Rouge, Santa Monica, California | Referee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the fifth round. |
Win | 6-1 | Leonard Dugan | UD | 10 | 20/10/1962 | Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon | |
Win | 9-4-1 | Prince Bongoa | KO | 7 | 09/10/1962 | San Jose, California | |
Win | 6-0 | Otis Lee | PTS | 6 | 10/07/1962 | Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas | |
Win | 24-11-1 | John Riggins | PTS | 6 | 28/05/1962 | San Francisco Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California | |
Win | 17-16 | Art Wright | KO | 2 | 14/04/1962 | San Jose Civic Auditorium, San Jose, California | |
Win | 7-6-2 | Dave Furch | PTS | 10 | 14/11/1961 | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, California | |
Win | 8-15-5 | Lou Bailey | UD | 10 | 09/09/1961 | Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon | |
Win | 1-2 | Jerry Gaines | TKO | 2 | 11/07/1961 | Interstate Fairgrounds, Spokane, Washington | Referee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the second round. |
Loss | 17-9-3 | Shirley Pembleton | PTS | 4 | 01/07/1961 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
Win | 23-7-1 | John Riggins | UD | 6 | 04/05/1961 | Spokane Coliseum, Spokane, Washington | |
Win | 19-15-6 | Yancy D. Smith | KO | 3 | 10/04/1961 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California | |
Win | 14-22-4 | Frankie Haynes | PTS | 10 | 21/03/1961 | San Jose, California | |
Win | 27-12-2 | Harvey Taylor | PTS | 8 | 23/01/1961 | Seattle Civic Ice Arena, Seattle, Washington | |
Win | -- | Theo Lolanzo | PTS | 6 | 07/09/1960 | Sick's Stadium, Seattle, Washington | |
Win | 13-19-2 | Frankie Rowe | TKO | 3 | 03/05/1960 | Tacoma Armory, Tacoma, Washington |