Clarence Vinson

Clarence Vinson

Personal information
Born	July 10, 1978 (1978-07-10) (age 46) Washington, D.C.
Medal record Men's boxing Representing the  United States Olympic Games 2000 Sydney Bantamweight

Clarence Adam Vinson (born July 10, 1978 in Washington, D.C.) is an American boxer. Nicknamed "Untouchable", Vinson won the bantamweight bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. In the semi-final bout, he was defeated 6-18 by Cuba's eventual gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux.

Amateur career

Vinson was also the 1997 and 1998 United States amateur Flyweight champion and the 1999 United States Amateur Bantamweight champion.

Olympic results

• Defeated Rachid Bouaita (France) 9-2
• Defeated Talaybek Kadyraliev (Kyrgyzstan) 12-7
• Defeated George Olteanu (Romania) 26-19
• Lost to Guillermo Rigondeaux (Cuba) 6-18

Pro career

Vinson began his professional career in 2001, compiling a record of 17-2-0. He lost against Heriberto Ruiz and a decision to Mexico's César Morales in 2004. He TKO'd Jose German Cruz (December 2006).

References

• Boxing record for Clarence Vinson from BoxRec (registration required)