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Alfonso Ratliff
Born
Alfonso Ratliff

(1956-02-18) February 18, 1956 (age 68)
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Other namesAlfonso/Alonzo
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach78 in (198 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins25
Wins by KO18
Losses9

Alfonso Ratliff (born February 18, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1989, holding the WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titles in 1985. He was later coaching at the Harvey Boxing Club in Harvey IL.

Amateur boxing career

As an amateur, Ratliff won the Chicago Golden Gloves title in 1980, and won a decision against Mitch Green in intercity competition.

Professional boxing career

Ratliff turned professional in 1980 and won the WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles with a decision win over Carlos De León in 1985.[1] He lost the belt in his first defense to Bernard Benton via decision the same year.[2] In September 1986, Ratliff was stopped in the second round by Mike Tyson, who went on to become the youngest ever world heavyweight champion in his next fight. Ratliff retired in 1989 after a TKO loss to Lee Roy Murphy.

Professional boxing record

34 fights 25 wins 9 losses
By knockout 18 6
By decision 7 3
No. Result Record Opponent Typ Round, time Date Standort Notes
34 Loss 25–9 Vereinigte Staaten Lee Roy Murphy KO 4 26/06/1989 Vereinigte Staaten Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S. Illinois Heavyweight Title.
33 Loss 25–8 Vereinigte Staaten Jeff Lampkin TKO 5 17/11/1988 Vereinigte Staaten Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF USBA Heavyweight Title.
32 Win 25–7 Vereinigte Staaten Rickey Parkey KO 7 12/08/1988 Vereinigte Staaten Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
31 Win 24–7 Vereinigte Staaten Craig Bodzianowski MD 10 12/05/1988 Vereinigte Staaten Photon Arena, Harvey, Illinois, U.S. Illinois Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Titles.
30 Loss 23–7 Vereinigtes Königreich Gary Mason TKO 6 03/02/1988 Vereinigtes Königreich Grand Hall, Wembley, England, U.K. Referee stopped the bout at 1:17 of the sixth round.
29 Loss 23–6 Norwegen Magne Havnå PTS 8 15/01/1988 Dänemark Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
28 Loss 23–5 Kenia Patrick Lumumba UD 10 16/10/1987 Vereinigte Staaten Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 23–4 Vereinigte Staaten Henry Sims TKO 9 11/08/1987 Vereinigte Staaten UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:26 of the ninth round.
26 Win 22–4 Vereinigte Staaten Craig Bodzianowski MD 10 12/04/1987 Vereinigte Staaten Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25 Loss 21–4 Vereinigte Staaten Mike Tyson TKO 2 06/09/1986 Vereinigte Staaten Las Vegas Hilton Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:41 of the second round.
24 Win 21–3 Vereinigte Staaten Stanley Ross RTD 5 19/07/1986 Vereinigtes Königreich Wembley Stadium, London, England, U.K.
23 Loss 20–3 Vereinigte Staaten Bernard Benton UD 12 21/09/1985 Vereinigte Staaten Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles
22 Win 20–2 Puerto Rico Carlos De León SD 12 06/06/1985 Vereinigte Staaten Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles
21 Win 19–2 Vereinigte Staaten James Dixon RTD 5 20/12/1984 Vereinigte Staaten Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20 Win 18–2 Vereinigte Staaten Billy Joe Thomas KO 2 25/05/1984 Vereinigte Staaten Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Thomas knocked out at 2:30 of the second round.
19 Win 17–2 Vereinigte Staaten Bashir Wadud TKO 7 02/11/1983 Vereinigte Staaten Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Loss 16–2 Vereinigte Staaten Pinklon Thomas TKO 10 26/03/1983 Vereinigte Staaten Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:36 of the tenth round.
17 Win 16–1 Vereinigte Staaten Henry Porter TKO 6 05/10/1982 Vereinigte Staaten Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the sixth round.
16 Win 15–1 Vereinigte Staaten Clayman Parker KO 6 19/07/1982 Vereinigte Staaten Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Parker knocked out at 0:32 of the sixth round.
15 Win 14–1 Vereinigte Staaten Elijah Tillery UD 10 13/03/1982 Vereinigte Staaten Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Loss 13–1 Vereinigte Staaten Tim Witherspoon TKO 7 05/12/1981 Vereinigte Staaten Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Vereinigte Staaten Vernon Johnston KO 2 03/10/1981 Vereinigte Staaten Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Vereinigte Staaten Leroy Boone UD 10 21/08/1981 Vereinigte Staaten International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Vereinigte Staaten Henry Patterson KO 2 27/07/1981 Vereinigte Staaten International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Vereinigte Staaten Eddie Temple KO 2 29/06/1981 Vereinigte Staaten International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Vereinigte Staaten David Starkey KO 2 16/04/1981 Vereinigte Staaten Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Starkey knocked out at 1:27 of the second round.
8 Win 8–0 Vereinigte Staaten James Dixon UD 8 02/04/1981 Vereinigte Staaten Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Vereinigte Staaten Baker Tinsley KO 4 09/03/1981 Vereinigte Staaten Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Vereinigte Staaten Stan Johnson KO 2 22/02/1981 Vereinigte Staaten Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Vereinigte Staaten Johnny Townsend UD 8 15/01/1981 Vereinigte Staaten Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Vereinigte Staaten Melvin Hosey TKO 5 13/11/1980 Vereinigte Staaten International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:50 of the fifth round.
3 Win 3–0 Vereinigte Staaten Charles Anderson Atlas KO 1 09/10/1980 Vereinigte Staaten International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Vereinigte Staaten Mike Chrun TKO 2 22/09/1980 Vereinigte Staaten Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:50 of the second round.
1 Win 1–0 Vereinigte Staaten Jim Flynn KO 1 25/08/1980 Vereinigte Staaten Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Flynn knocked out at 2:11 of the first round.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Alfonzo Ratliff scored a 12-round split decision over champion..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  2. ^ "A ROUNDUP OF THE WEEK SEPT. 16-22". Sports Illustrated Vault | Si.com. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC cruiserweight champion
June 6, 1985 - September 21, 1985 		Succeeded by
The Ring cruiserweight champion
June 6, 1985 - September 21, 1985
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