Alfonso Ratliff

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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)
Stance Orthodox
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.

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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 fights25 wins9 losses
By knockout186
By decision73
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
34Loss25–9 Flag of the United States.svg Lee Roy Murphy KO4?26 Jun 1989 Flag of the United States.svg Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.Lost Illinois Heavyweight Title
33Loss25–8 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff Lampkin TKO52:1417 Nov 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Lost USBA Cruiserweight Title
32Win25–7 Flag of the United States.svg Rickey Parkey KO7?12 Aug 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. Won USBA Cruiserweight Title
31Win24–7 Flag of the United States.svg Craig BodzianowskiMD10N/a12 May 1988 Flag of the United States.svg Photon Arena, Harvey, Illinois, U.S.Won Illinois Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Titles
30Loss23–7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gary Mason TKO61:173 Feb 1988 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Grand Hall, Wembley, England, U.K.
29Loss23–6 Flag of Norway.svg Magne Havnå PTS8N/a15 Jan 1988 Flag of Denmark.svg Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
28Loss23–5 Flag of Kenya.svg Patrick LumumbaUD10N/a 16 Oct 1987 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win23–4 Flag of the United States.svg Henry SimsTKO92:2611 Aug 1987 Flag of the United States.svg UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
26Win22–4 Flag of the United States.svg Craig BodzianowskiMD10N/a12 Apr 1987 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25Loss21–4 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Tyson TKO21:41 6 Sep 1986 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas Hilton Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
24Win21–3 Flag of the United States.svg Stanley RossRTD53:00 19 Jul 1986 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London, England, U.K.
23Loss20–3 Flag of the United States.svg Bernard Benton UD12N/a 21 Sep 1985 Flag of the United States.svg Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC cruiserweight title
22Win20–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Carlos De León SD12N/a6 Jun 1985 Flag of the United States.svg Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC cruiserweight title
21Win19–2 Flag of the United States.svg James DixonRTD53:0020 Dec 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20Win18–2 Flag of the United States.svg Billy Joe ThomasKO22:3025 May 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19Win17–2 Flag of the United States.svg Bashir WadudTKO7?02 Nov 1983 Flag of the United States.svg Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18Loss16–2 Flag of the United States.svg Pinklon Thomas TKO102:3626 Mar 1983 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Henry PorterTKO61:5105 Oct 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Clayman ParkerKO60:3219 Jul 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15Win14–1 Flag of the United States.svg Elijah Tillery UD10N/a13 Mar 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Loss13–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim Witherspoon TKO72:255 Dec 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Vernon JohnstonKO2?3 Oct 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Leroy BooneUD10N/a21 Aug 1981 Flag of the United States.svg International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Henry PattersonKO21:3727 Jul 1981 Flag of the United States.svg International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie TempleKO2?29 Jun 1981 Flag of the United States.svg International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg David StarkeyKO21:2716 Apr 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg James DixonUD8?2 Apr 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Baker TinsleyKO4?9 Mar 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Stan JohnsonKO2?22 Feb 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny TownsendUD8N/a15 Jan 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Melvin HoseyTKO51:5013 Nov 1980 Flag of the United States.svg International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Anderson AtlasKO1?9 Oct 1980 Flag of the United States.svg International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike ChrunTKO21:5022 Sep 1980 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jim FlynnKO12:1125 Aug 1980 Flag of the United States.svg Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

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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