Bernard Benton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bernard Benton January 6, 1957 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Bull |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 1 |
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.
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.[1] 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.[2] He retired in 1995.
Professional boxing record
| 28 fights | 21 wins | 6 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By decision | 12 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Win | 21–6–1 |  Jim Huffman |
UD | 12 | 1995-01-13 | Regal Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Ohio Heavyweight Title. |
| 27 | Win | 20–6–1 | Rocky Bentley |
PTS | 8 | 1993-01-15 | Seagate Convention Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 26 | Win | 19–6–1 | Bruce Johnson |
KO | 4 | 1992-11-04 | Club Bijou, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 25 | Loss | 18–6–1 | Alex García |
TKO | 2 | 1990-10-09 | La Mancha Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:52 of the second round. |
| 24 | Loss | 18–5–1 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Pierre Coetzer |
KO | 1 | 1987-09-28 |  Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| 23 | Loss | 18–4–1 |  Carlos De León |
MD | 12 | 1986-03-22 | Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Lost lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles |
| 22 | Win | 18–3–1 | Alfonso Ratliff |
UD | 12 | 1985-09-21 | Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Won lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles |
| 21 | Loss | 17–3–1 | Boone Pultz |
UD | 12 | 1985-03-27 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| 20 | Win | 17–2–1 | Stanley Ross |
UD | 10 | 1985-02-05 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
8-2, 6-4, 5-3. |
| 19 | Loss | 16–2–1 | Marvis Frazier |
UD | 10 | 1984-10-23 | Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
0-10, 2-7, 2-7. |
| 18 | Win | 16–1–1 | Rickey Parkey |
MD | 12 | 1984-09-11 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title. |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | Pierre Coetzer |
UD | 10 | 1984-07-16 | West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa |
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| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 | Monte Masters |
TKO | 8 | 1984-06-12 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the eighth round. |
| 15 | Win | 13–1–1 | Mark Young |
TKO | 2 | 1984-05-22 | Park Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| 14 | Win | 12–1–1 | Mike Croley |
PTS | 6 | 1984-05-15 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| 13 | Win | 11–1–1 | Larry Roberson |
UD | 8 | 1984-05-03 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| 12 | Draw | 10–1–1 | Jim Lemming |
PTS | 6 | 1984-04-10 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Jeff Sherman |
KO | 4 | 1983-01-08 | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Terry Mims |
TKO | 3 | 1982-10-20 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Reggie Fleming |
KO | 3 | 1982-06-27 | Front Row Theater, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Henry Patterson |
UD | 4 | 1982-04-09 | Stouffer's Inn, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Johnny Pitts |
PTS | 4 | 1982-03-27 | Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Brady Wills |
PTS | 4 | 1982-01-30 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
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| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Frank Farmer |
KO | 2 | 1981-10-23 | Swayne Hall, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 4 | Loss | 3–1 | Donnie Long |
PTS | 4 | 1981-09-27 | Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Aaron Sherlock |
TKO | 2 | 1981-08-09 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Tim Johnson |
KO | 2 | 1981-07-02 | Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Charles Wooten |
UD | 4 | 1981-06-12 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
See also
References
- ↑ "Bernard Benton won the World Boxing Council cruiserweight title..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
- ↑ "BERBICK WINS W.B.C. CROWN". The New York Times. 23 March 1986. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
External links
- Boxing record for Bernard Benton from BoxRec (registration required)
- Bernard "Bull" Benton - CBZ Profile
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