Alfonso Ratliff

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Alfonso Ratliff
Born
Alfonso Ratliff

(1956-02-18) February 18, 1956 (age 69)
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 career

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

Professional 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 Lee Roy Murphy KO4 (10)Jun 26, 1989 Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S.Lost Illinois heavyweight title
33Loss25–8 Jeff Lampkin TKO5 (12), 2:14Nov 17, 1988 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Lost USBA cruiserweight citle
32Win25–7 Rickey Parkey KO7 (12)Aug 12, 1988 Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.Won vacant USBA cruiserweight title
31Win24–7 Craig Gator Bodzianowski MD10May 12, 1988Photon Arena, Harvey, Illinois, U.S.Retained Illinois cruiserweight title;
Won Illinois heavyweight title
30Loss23–7 Gary Mason TKO6 (10), 1:17Feb 3, 1988Wembley Grand Hall, London, England
29Loss23–6 Magne Havnå PTS8Jan 15, 1988Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
28Loss23–5Patrick LumumbaUD10 Oct 16, 1987 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win23–4Henry SimsTKO9 (10)Aug 11, 1987 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
26Win22–4Craig BodzianowskiMD10Apr 12, 1987Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Won vacant Illinois cruiserweight title
25Loss21–4 Mike Tyson TKO2 (10), 1:41 Sep 6, 1986 Las Vegas Hilton Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
24Win21–3Stanley RossRTD4 (10), 3:00 Jul 19, 1986 Wembley Stadium, London, England
23Loss20–3 Bernard Benton UD12 Sep 21, 1985 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titles
22Win20–2 Carlos De León SD12Jun 6, 1985 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titles
21Win19–2James DixonRTD5 (10), 3:00Dec 20, 1984Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20Win18–2Billy Joe ThomasKO2 (10)May 25, 1984Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19Win17–2Bashir WadudTKO7 (10)Nov 2, 1983Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18Loss16–2 Pinklon Thomas TKO10 (10), 2:36Mar 26, 1983 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17Win16–1Henry PorterTKO6 (10)Oct 5, 1982Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16Win15–1Clayman ParkerKO6 (10), 0:32Jul 19, 1982Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15Win14–1 Elijah Tillery UD10Mar 13, 1982Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14Loss13–1 Tim Witherspoon TKO7 (10), 2:25Dec 5, 1981 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win13–0Vernon JohnstonKO2 (8)Oct 3, 1981 Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
12Win12–0Leroy BooneUD10Aug 21, 1981International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11Win11–0Henry PattersonKO2 (10), 1:37Jul 27, 1981International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10Win10–0Eddie TempleKO2Jun 29, 1981International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9Win9–0David StarkeyKO2 (8)Apr 16, 1981Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
8Win8–0James DixonUD8Apr 2, 1981Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7Win7–0Baker TinsleyKO4 (8)Mar 9, 1981Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6Win6–0Stan JohnsonKO2 (6)Feb 22, 1981Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5Win5–0Johnny TownsendUD8Jan 15, 1981 Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4Win4–0Melvin HoseyTKO5 (6), 1:50Nov 13, 1980International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3Win3–0Charles Anderson AtlasKO1 (8)Oct 9, 1980 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2Win2–0Mike ChrunTKO2 (8)Sep 22, 1980Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1Win1–0Jim FlynnKO1 (6)Aug 25, 1980Bismarck 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