Nathaniel Fitch
Fitch (left) assisting on the mitts (U.S. Army Photo)
Born
Nathaniel Fitch Sr.

Bastrop, Louisiana
Other namesSweet Red
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Nathaniel Fitch Sr. (born October 31, 1956) is an American former heavyweight boxer best known for his stellar amateur boxing career.

Early years

"Years ago I was at a Boys Club and some guys took my bike and my brothers went to retrieve it and I'll just say I was impressed with the way they did it," said Fitch. "From that point forward I knew I wanted to learn to box."[1]

In 1977, Fitch enlisted in the U.S. Army where he began his career as an amateur boxer. He transferred to Fort Bragg in 1983.[1]

Amateur career

Fitch went on to win the 1983 All-Army Championship, the 1983 Interservice Championship, the 1984 Olympic Sports Festival, the 1985 National Amateur Boxing Federation Championship, the 1987 National Golden Gloves Championship and the 1987 Eastern Olympic Trials.[1]

Accomplishments

He finished his amateur career with a record of 187 wins, 16 losses and 1 draw.[1]

Professional career

Fitch turned pro in 1988 and had limited success. His resume included losses to notable heavyweights Lou Savarese, Tim Witherspoon, Bruce Seldon, Jeremy Williams, Chris Byrd, and John Ruiz. He retired in 1997 after a decision loss to Timo Hoffmann.

Professional boxing record

12 Wins (8 knockouts, 4 decisions), 19 Losses (10 knockouts, 9 decisions), 1 No Contest [1] Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes Loss 5-0 Timo Hoffmann PTS 6 05/10/1997 Gera, Germany Loss 9-0 Najee Shaheed TKO 5 23/01/1997 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Loss 19-1 Terrence Lewis KO 4 06/12/1996 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Loss 27-3 John Ruiz TKO 3 25/10/1996 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. Loss 15-0 Richie Melito TKO 1 17/07/1996 New York City, New York U.S. Win 0-6 Steve West TKO 2 06/04/1996 Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S. Loss 20-0 Don Steele TKO 5 19/12/1995 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. Loss 12-0 Chris Byrd KO 7 03/10/1995 Flint, Michigan, U.S. Win 0-1 Larry Donnell TKO 1 27/09/1995 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. Loss 22-1 Boone Pultz UD 8 14/09/1995 Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S. Loss 14-0 Kirk Johnson PTS 10 07/07/1995 Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S. Loss 6-2-2 Sam Hampton PTS 8 11/04/1995 Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S. Loss 15-0 Zeljko Mavrovic KO 1 11/02/1995 Frankfurt, Germany Loss 39-4 Tim Witherspoon TKO 6 17/12/1994 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. No Contest 9-6 Stanley Wright NC 2 20/07/1994 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. Loss 28-3 Bruce Seldon TKO 4 19/02/1994 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. Loss 12-0 Jeremy Williams RTD 7 09/11/1993 Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. Fitch retired at the end of the seventh round. Loss 25-0 Lou Savarese UD 10 17/04/1993 Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S. Loss 17-6 Levi Billups UD 10 25/01/1993 Inglewood, California, U.S. Win 22-13 Ricky Parkey TKO 5 24/10/1992 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. Win 30-17 Mike Cohen PTS 8 26/06/1992 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Win 11-18-2 Danny Wofford PTS 4 20/05/1992 Concord, North Carolina, U.S. Win 13-44-2 Frankie Hines TKO 1 24/04/1992 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. Loss 6-1 Everett Mayo UD 10 27/02/1992 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. Loss 7-4 Jerry Jones SD 8 06/02/1992 Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S. Win 26-2-2 Terry Davis KO 1 12/11/1991 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. Win 8-0-1 Fred Adams UD 6 18/10/1991 Tampa, Florida, U.S. Win -- Charlie Harris KO 2 03/08/1991 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. Win 1-5-1 Sonny Crooms TKO 2 28/04/1991 Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. Win 4-16 Charles Dixon KO 2 15/02/1991 Dothan, Alabama, U.S. Win -- Lynwood Barry DQ 2 18/11/1990 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. Loss 4-1 Fred Whitaker PTS 4 16/09/1988 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.

Retirement and later life

Upon retirement Fitch became a boxing coach at Fitch's Boxing Club in Spring Lake, North Carolina.[1]

He was also inducted into the North Carolina Boxing Hall Fame.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Hall of Famer boxer gives back to Fort Bragg Soldiers, community By Kevin Goode, May 10, 2012. Army.mil, the Official Web-site of the U.S. Army.

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Preceded byWarren Thompson United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion 1984 Succeeded byWesley Watson
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