Darnell Wilson
| Darnell Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Darnell Wilson |
| Nickname(s) | Ding-A-Ling |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 5′ 10″ / 178cm |
| Reach | 75″ / 191cm |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | September 22, 1974 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 49 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 21 |
| Draws | 3 |
Darnell Wilson (born September 22, 1974 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American boxer. Wilson graduated from Quince Orchard High School in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Most people confuse Darnell Wilson with the outstanding amateur Darnell Wilson who won the United States Amateur Light Middleweight Championship three years in a row (1997–99).
Known as "Ding-A-Ling Man" or Darnell "Ding-a-Ling Man" Wilson, Wilson turned pro in 2000 as a light heavyweight. He showed a world-class punch and a good chin but couldn't outbox his opponents. His best results were draws with George Jones (record 19–2) and James Lubwama (record 18–1).
In 2005 he moved up to cruiserweight. There he was outpointed by prospects/fringe contenders Vadim Tokarev (17–0), Felix Cora Jr. (17–0–2), and veteran Andre Purlette (record 38–2) and also lost to heavyweight Owen Beck.
In late 2006 he at least managed to KO another former light heavyweight in southpaw Daniel Judah (21–1–3), but at age 32 seemed to be going nowhere. He says of this time: "I was diagnosed. My adrenal glands were being worn down. I would go flat after a few rounds of sparring because of a bad effect from energy drinks."
His career direction changed dramatically in 2007 when he scored a sensational KO2 over Canadian contender Dale Brown in Edmonton. He quickly added another upset KO3 over Kelvin Davis who had put him on the deck before in the second round. Wilson is now rated in the Top 10 by The Ring Magazine.
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