Photo of Duane Thomas an American professional boxer. He was a super welterweight who won the WBC Light Middleweight Title in 1986. Thomas turned professional in 1979. He won the WBC Light Middleweight Title with a third-round TKO over John Mugabi in 1986. His professional boxing record was 31 wins (21 by knockout) and 3 losses in 34 total fights. Born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1961, Thomas trained at the Kronk Gym. He passed away in Detroit in 2000 at the age of 39.