Bernard Benton (original) (raw)
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American boxer
| Bernard Benton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bernard Benton (1957-01-06) January 6, 1957 (age 67)Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Other names | The Bull |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Cruiserweight Heavyweight |
| 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
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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
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| 28 fights | 21 wins | 6 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By decision | 12 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
- ^ https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/18397 [_bare URL_]
- ^ "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.
- Boxing record for Bernard Benton from BoxRec (registration required)
- Bernard "Bull" Benton - CBZ Profile
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| World boxing titles | ||
| Preceded byAlfonso Ratliff | WBC cruiserweight champion September 21, 1985 - March 22, 1986 | Succeeded byCarlos De León |
| The Ring cruiserweight champion September 21, 1985 - March 22, 1986 |