Bernard Benton

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Bernard Benton
Born
Bernard Benton

(1957-01-06) January 6, 1957 (age 68)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Other namesThe Bull
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins21
Wins by KO9
Losses6
Draws1

Bernard Benton (born January 6, 1957) is an American retired professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division who held the WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titles.

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Professional career

Known as "The Bull", Benton turned pro in 1981 and won the WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles with a decision win over Alfonso Ratliff in 1985. [2] He was due to defend against David Pearce who had knocked him out in a previous amateur bout. Benton declined to fight Pearce and subsequently lost the belt in his first defense to Carlos De León via decision the following year. [3] He retired in 1995.

Professional boxing record

28 fights21 wins6 losses
By knockout92
By decision124
Draws1
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
16Win21–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jim HuffmanUD12N/a13 Jan 1995 Flag of the United States.svg Regal Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Won Ohio Heavyweight Title
27Win20–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rocky BentleyPTS8N/a15 Jan 1993 Flag of the United States.svg Seagate Convention Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
26Win19–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Bruce JohnsonKO4?4 Nov 1992 Flag of the United States.svg Club Bijou, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
25Loss18–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Alex García TKO22:429 Oct 1990 Flag of the United States.svg La Mancha Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
24Loss18–5–1 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pierre Coetzer KO1?28 Sep 1987 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
23Loss18–4–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Carlos De León MD12N/a2 Mar 1986 Flag of the United States.svg Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC and Lineal cruiserweight titles
22Win18–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Alfonso Ratliff UD12N/a 2 Sep 1985 Flag of the United States.svg Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won WBC and Lineal cruiserweight titles
21Loss17–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Boone Pultz UD12N/a27 Mar 1985 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20Win17–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Stanley RossUD10N/a5 Feb 1985 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19Loss16–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marvis Frazier UD10N/a23 Oct 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18Win16–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rickey Parkey MD12N/a11 Sep 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won USBA Cruiserweight Title
17Win15–1–1 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Pierre Coetzer UD10N/a16 Jul 1984 Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
16Win14–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Monte MastersTKO81:5112 Jun 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Win13–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mark YoungTKO2?22 May 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Park Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
14Win12–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mike CroleyPTS6N/a15 May 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win11–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry RobersonUD8N/a3 May 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
12Draw10–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jim LemmingPTS6N/a10 Apr 1984 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win10–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff ShermanKO4?8 Jan 1983 Flag of the United States.svg Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
10Win9–1 Flag of the United States.svg Terry MimsTKO3?20 Oct 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
9Win8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Reggie FlemingKO3?27 Jun 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Front Row Theater, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
8Win7–1 Flag of the United States.svg Henry PattersonUD4N/a9 Apr 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Stouffer's Inn, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
7Win6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny PittsPTS4N/a27 May 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brady WillsPTS4N/a 30 Jan 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5Win4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Frank FarmerKO2?23 Oct 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Swayne Hall, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
4Loss3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Donnie LongPTS4N/a27 Sep 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Aaron SherlockTKO2?9 Aug 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Tim JohnsonKO2?2 Jul 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Charles WootenUD4N/a12 Jun 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "BoxRec: Login".
  2. ↑ "Bernard Benton won the World Boxing Council cruiserweight title..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  3. ↑ "BERBICK WINS W.B.C. CROWN". The New York Times. 23 March 1986. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC cruiserweight champion
September 21, 1985 - March 22, 1986		Succeeded by
The Ring cruiserweight champion
September 21, 1985 - March 22, 1986
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