Craig Payne


Craig Payne was an American boxer best known for his amateur career, particularly for winning the USAABF Championship and certain other amateur accomplishments.

Amateur career

Payne, a 1979 graduate of Chillicothe High School, won the National Golden Gloves in 1983 decisioning a young Mike Tyson.
Payne also defeated Cuban boxing legends Teofilo Stevenson at the 1983 North American Championships in Houston, Texas, and Félix Savón.

Professional career

After his professional debut in 1985, he didn't compete for six years before returning in 1991, well past his prime.
Payne's pro career was quite surprising largely because he was completely out of shape often coming in at 300 lbs.
His least notable success was a KO of previously undefeated Samson Po'uha.

Professional boxing record