Bernard Benton
Bernard Benton | |
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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)[1] |
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[edit]
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[edit]
28 fights | 21 wins | 6 losses |
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By knockout | 9 | 2 |
By decision | 12 | 4 |
Draws | 1 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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16 | Win | 21–6–1 | ![]() | UD | 12 | 1995-01-13 | ![]() | Ohio Heavyweight Title. |
27 | Win | 20–6–1 | ![]() | PTS | 8 | 1993-01-15 | ![]() | |
26 | Win | 19–6–1 | ![]() | KO | 4 | 1992-11-04 | ![]() | |
25 | Loss | 18–6–1 | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1990-10-09 | ![]() | Referee stopped the bout at 0:52 of the second round. |
24 | Loss | 18–5–1 | ![]() | KO | 1 | 1987-09-28 | ![]() | |
23 | Loss | 18–4–1 | ![]() | MD | 12 | 1986-03-22 | ![]() | Lost lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles |
22 | Win | 18–3–1 | ![]() | UD | 12 | 1985-09-21 | ![]() | Won lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles |
21 | Loss | 17–3–1 | ![]() | UD | 12 | 1985-03-27 | ![]() | |
20 | Win | 17–2–1 | ![]() | UD | 10 | 1985-02-05 | ![]() | 8-2, 6-4, 5-3. |
19 | Loss | 16–2–1 | ![]() | UD | 10 | 1984-10-23 | ![]() | 0-10, 2-7, 2-7. |
18 | Win | 16–1–1 | ![]() | MD | 12 | 1984-09-11 | ![]() | IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title. |
17 | Win | 15–1–1 | ![]() | UD | 10 | 1984-07-16 | ![]() | |
16 | Win | 14–1–1 | ![]() | TKO | 8 | 1984-06-12 | ![]() | Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the eighth round. |
15 | Win | 13–1–1 | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1984-05-22 | ![]() | |
14 | Win | 12–1–1 | ![]() | PTS | 6 | 1984-05-15 | ![]() | |
13 | Win | 11–1–1 | ![]() | UD | 8 | 1984-05-03 | ![]() | |
12 | Draw | 10–1–1 | ![]() | PTS | 6 | 1984-04-10 | ![]() | |
11 | Win | 10–1 | ![]() | KO | 4 | 1983-01-08 | ![]() | |
10 | Win | 9–1 | ![]() | TKO | 3 | 1982-10-20 | ![]() | |
9 | Win | 8–1 | ![]() | KO | 3 | 1982-06-27 | ![]() | |
8 | Win | 7–1 | ![]() | UD | 4 | 1982-04-09 | ![]() | |
7 | Win | 6–1 | ![]() | PTS | 4 | 1982-03-27 | ![]() | |
6 | Win | 5–1 | ![]() | PTS | 4 | 1982-01-30 | ![]() | |
5 | Win | 4–1 | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1981-10-23 | ![]() | |
4 | Loss | 3–1 | ![]() | PTS | 4 | 1981-09-27 | ![]() | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() | TKO | 2 | 1981-08-09 | ![]() | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() | KO | 2 | 1981-07-02 | ![]() | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() | UD | 4 | 1981-06-12 | ![]() |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/18397
- ^ "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[edit]
- Boxing record for Bernard Benton from BoxRec (registration required)
- Bernard "Bull" Benton - CBZ Profile