Marcus Thompkins
Record: 3-0, 0 KOs
Weight Class: Welterweight
Born: Michigan City, Indiana
 Resides: Michigan City, Indiana
Date of Birth: 11-1-1984
Height: 5'9"
Stance: Orthodox
Trainer: Tim Dobkins, Jim Dobkins

The Michigan City resident has blasted onto the boxing scene with his dynamic skill with a perfect record. Thompkins is one of the youngest and talented prospects in the Octavius James’ One In A Million, Inc. stable.

"(Marcus) has unlimited talent and an unlimited future," said Thompkins’ manager and CEO of One In A Million, Inc. Octavius James. "He is such a quiet young man, but he is as tough and composed as any fighter I have ever seen."

Thompkins made his professional debut on November 16th, 2007 at the Radisson Hotel against Michael Davis in emphatic fashion. Thompkins stalked Davis all four rounds and earned himself a unanimous decision.

Thompkins has an unblemished record and has yet to be truly tested and has shown extreme endurance as all but one of his fights have gone the distance. The only fight that has ended early in his young career was a bout against Derrick Hill when the fight was called in the 3rd round after Hill had a cut above his left eye declaring it a no contest.

Returning to the ring on the January 23rd "Slugfest 2009" Fightcard Thompkins started the New Year with a stellar performance and continued to build his undefeated record getting the nod of the judges scorecards against veteran Danny Schlienz.

 

Career in Review
November 16th, 2007--   Thompkins made his professional debut just 15 days after his 23rd birthday and blew out the candles wishing for a win. That’s exactly what he got, as he beat Michael Davis by a four round unanimous decision. All the scorecards inside the Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana read 40-36.

April, 19th, 2008--  Thompkins second fight at the Majestic Star Casino in Gary, Indiana was very similar to his debut. The Michigan City resident won by unanimous decision over Chanele Buckanan with all four scorecards reading 40-36; just like his debut.

August 2nd, 2008--  At U.S. Steel Yard in Gary, Indiana, the fight against Derrick Hill was called in the 3rd round (0:56) of a scheduled four round fight when Hill received an accidently head butt that caused a cut over his left eye.

January 23rd, 2009--  Returning back to the Radisson Hotel @ Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana Thompkins returned to the ring for his toughest opponent to date as he faced ring veteran Danny Schlienz. With numerous exciting exchanges Thompkins and Schlienz battled all four rounds. The youth of Thompkins helped him control the uptempo pace throughout the bout and earned him a unanimous decision with all judges seeing it 40-36 all in favor of Thompkins.

 

Background
Marcus Thompkins was born on November 1st, 1984 in Michigan City, Indiana. The young and talented fighter still calls Michigan City home and learned how to fight from his father at a very young age.

“Growing up in Michigan City wasn’t always easy, but I love my city and it has been there to back me since I picked up the gloves,” said Thompkins. “I’m not one to be loud and gloating, but I always will let people know where I’m from.”

A graduate of Michigan City High School, Thompkins was a top prospect out of Double D’s boxing in Michigan City and he has used boxing to keep him from getting into trouble compiling an impressive 44-6 amateur record.

“Just a tough kid and you can tell he has to work really hard for all the things that he has,” said Octavius James.

Thompkins undefeated run as a professional hasn’t changed this quiet talent even a little bit. “I try and let my boxing do my talking for me, because I’m just not a talker, I’m a fighter.”