Chris Thomas W6 Greg Hackett... Chris “Sandman” Thomas is back in the win column.  He reunited with his longtime coach, New Jersey Boxing Hall of Famer Shawn Darling and improver to 16-3-2, with 10 KOs He defeated Philadelphia’s Greg Hackett (4-25-1) via a six-round unanimous decision at Harrahs in Chester, Pennsylvania. After turning pro at 18, Thomas took about five years off from the sport and went 0-2-1 at heavyweight. He is hoping to bounce back from six years in boxing's wilderness. His last fight prior to this win was a second-round KO loss to Otto Wallin. But he just lost seventy five pounds and is down to cruiserweight. He is planning for his next fight this to be at light heavyweight this fall.