Woods recently had a draw with Russian heavyweight contender Alexander Ustinov (36-4) and is renown for testing top fighters, having taken to the distance former world champion Dominick Quinn, and top prospects such as Michael Hunter (21-1) any Nicholas Musterek (9-0).
JD “The Natural” Chapman (30-0), returned to Boxing on June 5, 2021, after a thirteen year layoff. At the time of his retirement, Chapman was ranked by just about every rating organizing and was considered one of America’s best chance at reclaiming the Heavyweight title. With his return, Chapman immediately became one of the most talked about heavyweight contenders.
Asked whether it is not too soon to fight such a dangerous opponent as Terrell Jamal Woods so early in his comeback, Chapman said with his usual humility, “Jamal Woods is tough and will be a good test for me as I’m rusty and nowhere close to where I used to be. Namun Begitu, if I can’t go through guys like Jamal, I might as well hang up my gloves and retire for good this time.”
Says his promoter Edward Mendy, “JD Chapman is the ‘Next Great American Hope.’ No offense to Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz, but no American heavyweight today has a better shot at the world title than Chapman Period. JD has the size, the power, the skills and the experience to take on any of the top five heavyweights today. I’m so pleased with his progress, I would gladly to put him up against any other top ten heavyweight today. Tapi pertama-tama, he has to pass the Wood test.”
Chapman’s next fight, Bulan Juli 31, 2021 fight Terrell Jamal Woods, will take place at the River Valley Combat Academy in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
About JD Chapman
Lahir John David Chapman pada bulan Maret tahun 1983, JD Chapman did not fight as an amateur. Malah, dia mulai bertarung di kompetisi Kontes Toughman sebelum dia menjadi profesional 2002. Chapman chose the name “The Natural” as he hails from Arkansas, “Negara Alam”.
After fighting mostly guys with losing records his first fourteen fights, JD Chapman stepped it up and never fought another opponent with a losing record. In the process he has accumulated 30 menang dengan 26 of the wins by way of knockout (knockout ratio greater than 90%). Juga, Chapman has beaten several known contenders and gatekeepers. Lawannya yang paling menonjol adalah Edward Gutierrez yang berbasis di Chicago yang 15-0-1 datang ke pertarungan, New York veteran John Carlo who then possessed a 14-1 catatan, and fellow undefeated Mid-West prospect Matt Hicks then 7-0.
Chapman further captured several regional heavyweight titles including the IBF Southern Regional title, gelar Dewan Tinju Amerika Utara, gelar WBC Latino dan gelar Negara Bagian Arkansas. Tepat ketika sepertinya Chapman berada di puncak ketenaran, dia menggantung semuanya dan naik ke matahari terbenam.
At the time of his retirement in 2008, Chapman was considered a major heavyweight contender and was the darling of the boxing press. He received tremendous coverage and exposure in the boxing press and was featured repeatedly on television. Lebih penting lagi, Chapman was rated Top Ten by every major sanctioning body except the WBC, yang memberinya Peringkat Dunia 14.
He is being trained by former MMA Champion Brian Foster. Chapman’s return is being guided by Edward Mendy of Lion Heart Boxing Productions.