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Real name Alfonso Ratliff
Nickname(s) Alfonso/Alonzo
Rated at Cruiserweight
Height 6 ft 4 in
Reach 78 in
Born (1956-02-18) February 18, 1956 (age 68)
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 34
Wins 25
Wins by KO 18
Losses 9

Alfonso Ratliff (born February 18, 1956) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1989, holding the WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titles in 1985. He was later coaching at the Harvey Boxing Club in Harvey IL.

Amateur boxing career

As an amateur, Ratliff won the Chicago Golden Gloves title in 1980, and won a decision against Mitch Green in intercity competition.

Professional boxing career

Ratliff turned professional in 1980 and won the WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles with a decision win over Carlos De León in 1985. He lost the belt in his first defense to Bernard Benton via decision the same year. In September 1986, Ratliff was stopped in the second round by Mike Tyson, who went on to become the youngest ever world heavyweight champion in his next fight. Ratliff retired in 1989 after a TKO loss to Lee Roy Murphy.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
34 fights 25 wins 9 losses
By knockout 18 6
By decision 7 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
34 Loss 25–9 United States Lee Roy Murphy KO 4 26/06/1989 United States Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S. Illinois Heavyweight Title.
33 Loss 25–8 United States Jeff Lampkin TKO 5 17/11/1988 United States Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF USBA Heavyweight Title.
32 Win 25–7 United States Rickey Parkey KO 7 12/08/1988 United States Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
31 Win 24–7 United States Craig Bodzianowski MD 10 12/05/1988 United States Photon Arena, Harvey, Illinois, U.S. Illinois Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Titles.
30 Loss 23–7 United Kingdom Gary Mason TKO 6 03/02/1988 United Kingdom Grand Hall, Wembley, England, U.K. Referee stopped the bout at 1:17 of the sixth round.
29 Loss 23–6 Norway Magne Havnå PTS 8 15/01/1988 Denmark Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
28 Loss 23–5 Kenya Patrick Lumumba UD 10 16/10/1987 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 23–4 United States Henry Sims TKO 9 11/08/1987 United States UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:26 of the ninth round.
26 Win 22–4 United States Craig Bodzianowski MD 10 12/04/1987 United States Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25 Loss 21–4 United States Mike Tyson TKO 2 06/09/1986 United States Las Vegas Hilton Winchester, Nevada, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:41 of the second round.
24 Win 21–3 United States Stanley Ross RTD 5 19/07/1986 United Kingdom Wembley Stadium, London, England, U.K.
23 Loss 20–3 United States Bernard Benton UD 12 21/09/1985 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles
22 Win 20–2 Puerto Rico Carlos De León SD 12 06/06/1985 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles
21 Win 19–2 United States James Dixon RTD 5 20/12/1984 United States Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20 Win 18–2 United States Billy Joe Thomas KO 2 25/05/1984 United States Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Thomas knocked out at 2:30 of the second round.
19 Win 17–2 United States Bashir Wadud TKO 7 02/11/1983 United States Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Loss 16–2 United States Pinklon Thomas TKO 10 26/03/1983 United States Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:36 of the tenth round.
17 Win 16–1 United States Henry Porter TKO 6 05/10/1982 United States Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the sixth round.
16 Win 15–1 United States Clayman Parker KO 6 19/07/1982 United States Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Parker knocked out at 0:32 of the sixth round.
15 Win 14–1 United States Elijah Tillery UD 10 13/03/1982 United States ... Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Loss 13–1 United States Tim Witherspoon TKO 7 05/12/1981 United States ... Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 United States Vernon Johnston KO 2 03/10/1981 United States Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 United States Leroy Boone UD 10 21/08/1981 United States International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 United States Henry Patterson KO 2 27/07/1981 United States International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 United States Eddie Temple KO 2 29/06/1981 United States International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 United States David Starkey KO 2 16/04/1981 United States Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Starkey knocked out at 1:27 of the second round.
8 Win 8–0 United States James Dixon UD 8 02/04/1981 United States Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 United States Baker Tinsley KO 4 09/03/1981 United States Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 United States Stan Johnson KO 2 22/02/1981 United States Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 United States Johnny Townsend UD 8 15/01/1981 United States Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 United States Melvin Hosey TKO 5 13/11/1980 United States International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:50 of the fifth round.
3 Win 3–0 United States Charles Anderson Atlas KO 1 09/10/1980 United States International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Mike Chrun TKO 2 22/09/1980 United States Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:50 of the second round.
1 Win 1–0 United States Jim Flynn KO 1 25/08/1980 United States Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Flynn knocked out at 2:11 of the first round.

See also

  • List of world cruiserweight boxing champions
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