S. T. Gordon

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S. T. Gordon
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach78"
NationalityAmerican
Born (1959-04-18) April 18, 1959 (age 63)
Pasco, Washington, USA
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins20
Wins by KO17
Losses7

S.T. Gordon (born April 18, 1959) is an American former professional boxer held the WBC and Lineal cruiserweight titles from 1982 to 1983.

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Professional boxing career

Gordon became a professional boxer in 1977. He faced undefeated heavyweight prospect Gerry Cooney in 1978 but lost via a fourth-round disqualification. In 1981 he beat aging contender Yaqui Lopez for the North American Boxing Federation cruiserweight title. The next year he won the Lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles with a technical knockout victory over Carlos De León. [1] The champion refused to defend the belt against the number one contender David Pearce in his first defence in the United States, and could not defend his belt in Great Britain because of the BBBoC reluctance to recognise the Cruiserweight division in the UK.

S. T. Gordon went on to defend the title once and also won a heavyweight bout against future titlist Trevor Berbick before losing his cruiserweight title in 1983 in a rematch with De Leon. He retired after the loss but had a brief comeback in 1987 but was knocked out in the first round by Dwain Bonds.

Professional boxing record

27 fights20 wins7 losses
By knockout171
By decision35
By disqualification01
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
27Loss20–7 Flag of the United States.svg Dwain BondsTKO1 (8)Oct 15, 1987 Flag of the United States.svg El Cortez Hotel, San Diego, California, U.S.
26Loss20–6 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Carlos De León UD12Jul 17, 1983 Flag of the United States.svg Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBC cruiserweight title
25Win20–5 Flag of Jamaica.svg Trevor Berbick UD10May 28, 1983 Flag of the United States.svg Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
24Win19–5 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse Burnett TKO8 (12)Feb 16, 1983 Flag of the United States.svg Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBC cruiserweight title
23Win18–5 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Carlos De León TKO2 (15)Jun 27, 1982 Flag of the United States.svg Front Row Theatre, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S.Won WBC cruiserweight title
22Win17–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Yaqui López TKO7 (12)Jul 24, 1981 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Hotel, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA California State cruiserweight title
21Win16–5 Flag of the United States.svg David SmithUD12Feb 25, 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant USBA California State cruiserweight title
20Win15–5 Flag of the United States.svg Harry TerrellTKO5 (12)Feb 10, 1981 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, U.S.Won vacant USBA cruiserweight title
19Win14–5 Flag of the United States.svg Earl TrippKO4 (?)Oct 22, 1980 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, U.S.
18Win13–5 Flag of the United States.svg Ivy BrownKO2 (12)Aug 06, 1980 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, U.S.Won vacant NABF cruiserweight title
17Win12–5 Flag of Samoa.svg Niua TofaeonoTKO2 (10)May 24, 1980 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, U.S.
16Win11–5 Flag of the United States.svg Eric SedilloKO5 (10)Mar 15, 1980 Flag of the United States.svg Weber State College Gymnasium, Ogden, Utah, U.S.
15Win10–5 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby GatewoodKO2 (?)Jul 04, 1979 Flag of the United States.svg Nogales, Arizona, U.S.
14Win9–5 Flag of the United States.svg Earl TrippKO7 (10)Jun 06, 1979 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant USA Nevada cruiserweight title
13Win8–5 Flag of the United States.svg Fred HoupeKO4 (10)Nov 11, 1978 Flag of the United States.svg Special Events Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
12Loss7–5 Flag of the United States.svg Earl TrippUD10Oct 18, 1978 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
11Loss7–4 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie LópezUD10Aug 28, 1978 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Pico Rivera, California, U.S.
10Win7–3 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaiao SuafoaKO5 (?)Apr 19, 1978 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
9Loss6–3 Flag of the United States.svg Gerry Cooney DQ4 (6)Mar 17, 1978 Flag of the United States.svg The Aladdin, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Gordon disqualified for repeated holding
8Win6–2 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaiao SuafoaKO5 (?)Jan 17, 1978 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7Win5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Dave OchoaTKO1 (6)Nov 09, 1977 Flag of the United States.svg Marina Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
6Loss4–2 Flag of the United States.svg Mike CreelSD5Jul 28, 1977 Flag of the United States.svg Community Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
5Win4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Howard SnyderTKO1 (6)Jun 15, 1977 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4Win3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Richard JanssenUD4May 6, 1977 Flag of the United States.svg Adams Field House, Missoula, Montana, U.S.
3Win2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Richard DeanKO1 (5)Apr 20, 1977 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
2Win1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Abelardo MerazKO1 (5)Mar 24, 1977 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
1Loss0–1 Flag of the United States.svg Alvaro LopezUD5Feb 23, 1977 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

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References

  1. "S. T. Gordon - Lineal Cruiserweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
Achievements
Preceded by Lineal Cruiserweight Champion
27 Jun 1982 – 17 Jul 1983
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBC Cruiserweight Champion
27 Jun 1982 – 17 Jul 1983
Succeeded by