Eddie Mustafa Muhammad

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Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Born
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
(born Edward Dean Gregory)

(1952-04-30) April 30, 1952 (age 72)
Other namesFlame
Statistics
Weight(s) Light heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins50
Wins by KO39
Losses8
Draws1

Eddie Mustafa Muhammad (born Edward Dean Gregory; April 30, 1952) is an American former professional boxer who held the WBA (WBA) light heavyweight title. He has since worked as a boxing trainer, [1] and as an occasional actor.

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Amateur career

Boxing under his birth name, Eddie Gregory, Muhammad won two New York Golden Gloves Championships. Gregory won both the 1971 and the 1972 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb Open Championships. Gregory defeated future middleweight champion Vito Antuofermo in the 1971 finals and in 1972 defeated Patrick Maloney of the Leatherpushers Athletic Club to win the Championship. Gregory trained at the Police Athletic Leagues Howard Houses in Brooklyn, New York.

Professional career

Known as "Flame", Muhammad turned pro in 1972 and in 1977 challenged WBA Light Heavyweight Title holder Víctor Galíndez but lost a unanimous decision. He got a second shot at the title against Marvin Johnson in 1980, and won via an 11th-round TKO to take the belt. He defended the belt twice in 1980 and lost a non-title bout against Renaldo Snipes in 1981. Later in 1981 he would lose his title as well in a defense against Michael Spinks via unanimous decision. After losing the belt, Muhammad fought mainly club level fighters before landing another shot at a title in 1985, the vacant IBF Light Heavyweight Title, pitted against Slobodan Kacar. Kacar won a narrow split decision and Muhammad retired after three more bouts.

Muhammad made a brief comeback in 1988, but hung up the gloves for good later that year after losing via TKO to journeyman Arthel Lawhorne.

He also appeared in two motion pictures: the 1980 film Raging Bull , playing the role of Billy Fox; and Leon Isaac Kennedy's 1981 version of Body and Soul , where he portrayed himself.

Film appearances

Professional boxing record

50 Wins (39 knockouts, 11 decisions), 8 Losses (1 knockout, 7 decisions), 1 Draw
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss50–8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Arthel LawhorneTKO321/10/1988 Flag of New Jersey.svg Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 1:43 of the third round.
Win50–7–1 Flag of the United States.svg Melvin EppsUD1024/03/1988 Flag of New Jersey.svg Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Win49–7–1"Rob" Roy DavidsonTKO704/02/1988 Flag of New Jersey.svg Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 0:57 of the seventh round.
Loss48–7–1 Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg Slobodan Kacar SD1521/12/1985 Flag of Italy.svg Pesaro, Marche, Italy IBF World Light Heavyweight Title. 141–144, 143–145, 145–143
Win48–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Elvis ParksKO122/08/1985 Flag of Michigan.svg Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Win47–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ricky Parkey UD1018/06/1985 Flag of New Jersey.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.6–3, 6–3, 7–2
Win46–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Rick MyersTKO403/04/1985 Flag of Texas.svg Galveston, Texas, U.S.
Win45–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Oscar HolmanTKO721/03/1985 Flag of Michigan.svg Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Win44–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone Booze UD1008/02/1985 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.6–4, 6–4, 9–1
Win43–6–1 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Andy "Cap" RussellKO129/06/1984 Flag of the Cayman Islands.svg Grayon, Cayman Islands
Win42–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry CelestineUD1022/01/1983 Flag of Nevada.svg Stateline, Nevada, U.S.97–93, 98–92, 97–95
Win41–6–1 Flag of Zambia.svg Lottie Mwale KO402/10/1982 Flag of Nevada.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Mwale knocked out at 1:47 of the fourth round.
Win40–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Pablo Paul RamosUD1007/08/1982 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win39–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Michael HardinTKO8 11/12/1981 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Nassau, Bahamas Referee stopped the bout at 2:35 of the eighth round.
Loss38–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Spinks UD1518/07/1981 Flag of Nevada.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBA World Light Heavyweight Title
Loss38–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Renaldo Snipes SD1017/05/1981 Flag of New Jersey.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.2–7, 1–9, 5–3
Win38–4–1 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Rudy Koopmans RTD328/11/1980 Flag of California.svg Los Angeles, California, U.S.Retained WBA World Light Heavyweight Title
Win37–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry MartinTKO1020/07/1980 Flag of New Jersey.svg McAfee, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBA World Light Heavyweight Title
Win36–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin Johnson TKO1131/03/1980 Flag of Tennessee.svg Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.Won WBA World Light Heavyweight Title
Win35–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kid SamsonKO428/11/1979 Flag of New York.svg Hauppauge, New York, U.S.
Win34–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny WilburnKO131/08/1979 Flag of New York.svg Shirley, New York, U.S.
Win33–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Fred "Flintstone" BrownTKO316/07/1979 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.
Win32–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dave Lee RoysterKO510/07/1979 Flag of New Jersey.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Royster knocked out at 2:54 of the fifth round.
Win31–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Pat CuilloUD1026/02/1979 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.
Win30–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg David ContehTKO826/01/1979 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 0:26 of the eighth round.
Loss29–4–1 Flag of the United States.svg James "Great" Scott UD1212/10/1978 Flag of New Jersey.svg Woodbridge, New Jersey, U.S.
Win29–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg James "Mason" DixonKO106/09/1978 Flag of New York.svg White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win28–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Chuck WarfieldKO116/08/1978 Flag of New Jersey.svg Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Warfield knocked out at 1:18 of the first round.
Win27–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ed "Savage" TurnerKO414/06/1978 Flag of New York.svg White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win26–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ray "Fast Eddy" ElsonTKO202/06/1978 Flag of New Jersey.svg Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win25–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nat GatesKO714/04/1978 Flag of Florida.svg Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Win24–3–1 Flag of Mali.svg Ba SounkaloPTS1022/03/1978 Flag of Mali.svg Bamako, Mali
Win23–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse Burnett TKO10 15/02/1978 Flag of Nevada.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 1:59 of the tenth round.
Loss22–3–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Victor Galindez UD1520/11/1977 Flag of Italy.svg Turin, Piedmont, Italy WBA World Light Heavyweight Title.
Win22–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg "Fast" Eddie PhillipsTKO416/09/1977 Flag of Delaware.svg Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Win21–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Matthew Saad Muhammad SD1011/03/1977 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win20–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Johnny WilburnKO318/01/1977 Flag of New York.svg Sunnyside, Queens, New York, U.S.
Win19–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Frank DavilaKO229/10/1976 Flag of New York.svg Sunnyside, Queens, New York, U.S.
Win18–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy "Sugar Demon" OwensTKO1001/10/1976 Flag of New York.svg Sunnyside, Queens, New York, U.S.
Win17–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Lee BarberKO414/07/1976 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Barber knocked out at 1:00 of the fourth round.
Win16–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Otis GordonKO428/06/1976 Flag of New York.svg Sunnyside, Queens, New York, U.S.
Win15–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg DC WalkerTKO629/04/1976 Flag of New York.svg Kingston, New York, U.S.
Win14–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Hildo SilvaKO708/03/1976 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.Silva knocked out at 1:37 of the seventh round.
Loss13–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Bennie Briscoe UD1018/08/1975 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.44–46, 42–49, 44–46
Win13–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Lenny HardenTKO1016/06/1975 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 1:12 of the tenth round.
Win12–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Don CobbsKO628/04/1975 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Cobbs knocked out at 1:58 of the sixth round.
Win11–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Steven "Flasher" SmithKO414/01/1975 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Smith knocked out at 1:28 of the fourth round.
Win10–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Mario RosaKO825/11/1974 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.Rosa knocked out at 2:58 of the eighth round.
Win9–1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Eugene "Cyclone" Hart KO426/08/1974 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.Hart knocked out at 0:51 of the fourth round.
Draw8–1–1 Flag of France.svg Nessim Max CohenPTS1010/05/1974 Flag of France.svg Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, France
Win8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Willie "Macho" ClassenPTS808/04/1974 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.
Loss7–1 Flag of the United States.svg Radames CabreraUD1003/12/1973 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Elwood TownsendKO124/09/1973 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win6–0 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Jose AngladaPTS809/07/1973 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Willie "The Flail" WilsonPTS617/05/1973 Flag of New Jersey.svg North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Percy HalseyKO101/02/1973 Flag of New Jersey.svg North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Pete PaganKO329/09/1972 Flag of New York.svg Sunnyside, Queens, New York, U.S.
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Pagan RiveraKO116/09/1972 Flag of Massachusetts.svg Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dave "Sugar" WyattKO415/09/1972 Flag of New York.svg New York City, U.S.


Preceded by WBA Light Heavyweight Champion
31 March 198018 July 1981
Succeeded by

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