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A native of Pontiac, Michigan who also lived on or near military bases in South Carolina and Washington state, Thomas eventually settled in Wyncote, Pennsylvania.

After an impressive start to his professional career (which began after only a few amateur fights), Pinklon Thomas had trouble with his hands in terms of suffering injuries, but training from a martial arts expert enabled him to use his fists in ways such that he wouldn't be as susceptible to injuries while boxing. After beating James 'Quick' Tillis by stopping him in the eighth round on national television in 1982, he fought former two-time title challenger Gerrie Coetzee, the South African who would later win the WBA title, in January of 1983 (also on network TV) and the two fought to a draw.

After a few more wins, it was on to his first world heavyweight championship try, vs. Tim Witherspoon in August 1984. Pinklon won the WBC world heavyweight title from Terrible Tim in a 12-round majority decision that many at ringside felt should really have been unanimous. Thomas' only defense, in which he emerged victorious, was a one-punch knockout of Mike Weaver (using his right hand instead of his left) to defend his crown in eight rounds, in JuneJune is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 30 days. June is named for the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter. Events in June The solstice occurs around the 21st of this month, although it may occur on either the 20 or 22. It is t of 19851985 is a common year starting on Tuesday. Events January events January 1 Creation of the Internet's Domain Name System. January 17 British Telecom annouces they are going to abolish the famous red telephone boxes. January 23 A debate in the House of Lor. After losing to Trevor BerbickTrevor Berbick is a boxer. In 1986 he was boxing world champion of the WBC. Berbick was the last opponent of Muhammad Ali, beating him in a ten round fight in the Bahamas in December of 1981. Berbick's subsequent career, however, did not live up to its in in his second defense in MarchFor alternative meanings, see March (disambiguation). March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 31 days. Named for Mars, the Roman god of war. In ancient Rome, March was called Martius. It was named after the war god ( Mars) and of 19861986 is a common year starting on Wednesday. Events January January 1 Spain and Portugal enter the European Community January 1 Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands and is separated from the Netherlands Antilles. January 9 After losing a pa (12-round unanimous decision loss), his career would tailspin.

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While he did continue to fight and occasionally win, Thomas nowhere regained his form as he had against the likes of Coetzee, Witherspoon, and Weaver, and his career eventually would peter out. While Pinklon is still involved in the sport, he has 'changed gears' to a more trainer/counselor standpoint, assisting those pugilists in the 'next generation.'