CARL THOMPSON
- Carl ‘The Cat’ Thompson is still remembered fondly by British fight fans as one of the most entertaining, no-nonsense fighters to come out of the fabled boxing city that is Manchester
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Former WBO cruiserweight champion Carl Thompson embodied a never-say-die spirit and boasts more classic fights than most British boxers. His biggest win was against future heavyweight champion and boxing great David Haye.
He held multiple championships at cruiserweight, including the WBO title between 1997 and 1999, and the IBO title twice between 2001 and 2005. Additionally, he held the British title in 1992 and 1999, and the European title in 1994 and 2000. He is also a former Muay Thai fighter, who fought in 1987 and 1989 for World Titles.
