Nathaniel Fitch

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

Nathaniel Fitch
Fitch (left) assisting on the mitts (U.S. Army Photo)
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Real nameNathaniel Fitch Sr.
Nickname(s)Sweet Red
BornBastrop, Louisiana

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.

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. 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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