Al Cole

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Al Cole
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Cole in 2010
Born
Alfred Rudolph Cole

(1964-04-21) April 21, 1964 (age 61)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesIce
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins35
Wins by KO16
Losses16
Draws3

Alfred Rudolph Cole (born April 21, 1964), best known as Al Cole, is an American former professional boxer. He won the IBF cruiserweight title and was a major force in the division until moving up to heavyweight, where he had less success. In 2001, Cole portrayed boxer Ernie Terrell in the film Ali . [1]

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Career

Cole, at 6'4", was a large and dominant cruiserweight boxer. Later in his career, he did not have the size or power to compete at the upper echelon of the heavyweight division when he moved up in weight class. He listed his hometown as Spring Valley, New York. Cole began his career on a 20-1 tear and captured the cruiserweight title by defeating IBF champ James Warring after only three years as a professional. Cole went on to defend the title five times. His most notable defenses came against Uriah Grant (a fighter who beat Thomas Hearns). Cole defeated Grant twice by unanimous decision. Throughout his career Al Cole has appeared in movies with several big actors such as Robert De Niro, Will Smith, John Voight, Jamie Foxx, Jeffrey Wright & Catherine Zeta-Jones. In one of the movies Al Cole appeared in, Ali, people got knocked out during the audition. Cole was cited -"People really got knocked out auditioning for the movie roles".

Heavyweight

Cole went up to heavyweight without losing his title. In his first heavyweight fight, Cole was nearly swept on all cards by Tim Witherspoon in a unanimous decision loss. A year later, Cole was TKO'd by Michael Grant in the 10th round. Cole then had brief success by drawing over ten rounds with up and coming, undefeated prospect Kirk Johnson. Johnson was to win the rematch via unanimous decision, a loss which began Cole's career downfall. Cole went on to lose to Corrie Sanders and Jameel McCline. Cole's career then had a brief resurgence with a victory over undefeated Vincent Maddalone, a unanimous decision over David Izonritei, and a draw with Jeremy Williams). Cole failed to build on the momentum though, dropping decisions to Lance Whitaker, former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, and finally a TKO loss to Sultan Ibragimov. Cole then retired, but returned to defeat heavyweight prospect Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell on September 5 in Sweden. A year later, he was defeated by fringe contender Timur Ibragimov. [2] Cole had scheduled to fight a rematch with Abell in 2010 in Uganda, but that bout fell through. Reflecting on his long career in boxing, Cole noted "I gave people what they wanted to see-an action-packed fight." [3]

Life as a trainer

Cole is now a professional boxing trainer. He is currently training USBA Heavyweight Champion Maurice Harris for Boxing 360.

Professional boxing record

54 fights35 wins16 losses
By knockout164
By decision1912
Draws3
Key to abbreviations used for results
DQDisqualificationRTDCorner retirement
KOKnockoutSDSplit decision / split draw
MDMajority decision / majority drawTDTechnical decision / technical draw
NCNo contestTKOTechnical knockout
PTSPoints decisionUDUnanimous decision / unanimous draw
Boxing record
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound(s), timeDateLocationNotes
54Loss35–16–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny Williams SD6Sep 3, 2011 Flag of Sweden.svg Karlstad CCC, Karlstad, Värmland
53Loss35–15–3 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Timur Ibragimov UD6Sep 4, 2009 Flag of Sweden.svg Löfbergs Arena, Karlstad, Värmland
52Win35–14–3 Flag of the United States.svg Joey Abell SD6Sep 5, 2008 Flag of Sweden.svg Nojesfabriken, Karlstad, Värmland
51Loss34–14–3 Flag of Russia.svg Sultan Ibragimov TKO3 (12), 1:46Mar 3, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York For WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title
50Loss34–13–3 Flag of the United States.svg Hasim Rahman UD10Mar 11, 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland
49Loss34–12–3 Flag of the United States.svg Lance Whitaker UD12Oct 30, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida For NABA heavyweight title
48Win34–11–3 Flag of the United States.svg Joe LenhartUD6Aug 22, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
47Win33–11–3 Flag of Nigeria.svg David Izonritei UD8 Mar 1, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
46Draw32–11–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Williams PTS10Jan 30, 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon
45Loss32–11–2 Flag of the United States.svg Sedreck FieldsUD10Aug 31, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Strawberry Field, Bridgehampton, New York
44Win32–10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Vinny Maddalone UD6 Jun 29, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey
43Loss31–10–2 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Sherman Williams UD10 Jan 26, 2002 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York
42Loss31–9–2 Flag of Cuba.svg Juan Carlos Gómez TKO6 (8), 1:10Aug 4, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
41Loss31–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jameel McCline UD10May 25, 2001 Flag of the United States.svg Norfolk, Virginia
40Loss31–7–2 Flag of the United States.svg David Bostice UD10Dec 8, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
39Loss31–6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Terrence LewisUD10Sep 14, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York
38Draw31–5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Frankie SwindellPTS10Apr 27, 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York
37Loss31–5–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Corrie Sanders TKO1 (12), 1:03Feb 19, 2000 Flag of South Africa.svg Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng For WBU heavyweight title
36Win31–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brian NixTKO8 (10), 2:25Nov 29, 1999 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec
35Loss30–4–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kirk Johnson UD10Mar 20, 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington
34Draw30–3–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kirk Johnson PTS10Dec 8, 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York
33Win30–3 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick RoddyTKO3 (10), 2:23Sep 4, 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
32Win29–3 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos MonroeUD10May 8, 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
31Loss28–3 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Grant RTD10 (12), 3:00Jun 20, 1997 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey For IBC heavyweight title
30Win28–2 Flag of the United States.svg Matthew CharlestonKO1 (10) Nov 22, 1996 Flag of the United States.svg Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida
29Loss27–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Witherspoon UD10Jan 12, 1996 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York
28Win27–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Uriah Grant UD12 Jun 24, 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained IBF cruiserweight title
27Win26–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike DixonTKO8 (12), 3:00Mar 18, 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Pensacola Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida
26Win25–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nate Miller UD12Jul 23, 1994 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota Retained IBF cruiserweight title
25Win24–1 Flag of the United States.svg Vincent BoulwareTKO5 (12), 1:08Nov 17, 1993 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained IBF cruiserweight title
24Win23–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glenn McCrory UD12Jul 16, 1993 Flag of Russia.svg CSKA Moscow, Moscow Retained IBF cruiserweight title
23Win22–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Uriah Grant UD12Feb 28, 1993 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained IBF cruiserweight title
22Win21–1 Flag of the United States.svg James Warring UD12Jul 30, 1992 Flag of the United States.svg Waterloo Village, Stanhope, New Jersey Won IBF cruiserweight title
21Win20–1 Flag of the United States.svg Govoner ChaversTKO6 (10), 1:42Dec 12, 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
20Win19–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike DeVitoTKO3 (10), 3:00Sep 25, 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Waterloo Village, Stanhope, New Jersey
19Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Frankie SwindellTKO11 (12), 2:08Jul 25, 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey Retained USBA cruiserweight title
18Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nate Miller UD12May 9, 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey Retained USBA cruiserweight title
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Leon TaylorUD12Mar 8, 1991 Flag of the United States.svg Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey Won USBA cruiserweight title
16Loss15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Leon TaylorSD10Dec 13, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Penta Hotel, New York City, New York
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Matthew BrooksTKO4 (8), 1:09Sep 27, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Waterloo Village, Stanhope, New Jersey
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse ShelbyUD10Aug 5, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Keith McMurrayUD8Jun 24, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris CollinsTKO5 (?)Jun 12, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Fort Bragg, North Carolina
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tommy RichardsonTKO5 (8)May 3, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Quality Inn Hotel, Newark, New Jersey
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry DorseyTKO3 (8), 1:18Mar 22, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ed MackUD6Jan 7, 1990 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
8Win8–0 Flag of Ecuador.svg Luis CastilloTKO3 (6)Nov 14, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Harrison PearsonKO5 (?)Oct 20, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey
6Win6–0 Flag of Malawi.svg Drake Thadzi PTS6Sep 12, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John BecklesTKO4 (?)Aug 15, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Aundrey NelsonPTS4Jun 24, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jack BastingMD4May 27, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Guy SonnenbergUD4Apr 25, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Lorenzo ThomasTKO3 (4), 1:06 Mar 25, 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada Professional debut

See also

References

  1. Ali (2001) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb
  2. "Ibragimov Decisions Cole, Attila Stops Buharalija". Boxingscene. 4 September 2009. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  3. Up Close and Personal with Former IBF Cruiserweight Champion Alfred “Ice” Cole | Ringside Report
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jeff Lampkin
IBFUSBA cruiserweight title
March 8, 1991 July 30, 1992
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Arthur Williams
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF cruiserweight champion
July 30, 1992 - 1996
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Adolpho Washington