Darnell Wilson (born June 23, 1966) is an American former boxer.
Born on the Southside of Chicago, Wilson started boxing in 1980 at the age of 14.
Wilson was an amateur standout and was the 1993 National Golden Gloves Light Middleweight Champion.
He won the Chicago Golden Gloves from 1990-1992 U.S. Olympic alternate (1996).
Wilson turned professional in 2002 and was undefeated in his first 8 fights, including a win over journeyman Reggie Strickland, he also had a draw with Ishmail Arvin before losing to Chad Dawson by decision in 2004 for the WBC World Youth middleweight title.