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Bernard Benton
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Real name Bernard Benton
Nickname(s) The Bull
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Height 5 ft 11+1/2 in
Nationality American
Born (1957-01-06) January 6, 1957 (age 67)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
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. 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. He retired in 1995.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
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 United States Jim Huffman UD 12 1995-01-13 United States Regal Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Ohio Heavyweight Title.
27 Win 20–6–1 United States Rocky Bentley PTS 8 1993-01-15 United States Seagate Convention Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
26 Win 19–6–1 United States Bruce Johnson KO 4 1992-11-04 United States Club Bijou, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
25 Loss 18–6–1 United States Alex García TKO 2 1990-10-09 United States La Mancha Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:52 of the second round.
24 Loss 18–5–1 South Africa Pierre Coetzer KO 1 1987-09-28 South Africa Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
23 Loss 18–4–1 Puerto Rico Carlos De León MD 12 1986-03-22 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles
22 Win 18–3–1 United States Alfonso Ratliff UD 12 1985-09-21 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles
21 Loss 17–3–1 United States Boone Pultz UD 12 1985-03-27 United States Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Win 17–2–1 United States Stanley Ross UD 10 1985-02-05 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. 8-2, 6-4, 5-3.
19 Loss 16–2–1 United States Marvis Frazier UD 10 1984-10-23 United States Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. 0-10, 2-7, 2-7.
18 Win 16–1–1 United States Rickey Parkey MD 12 1984-09-11 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title.
17 Win 15–1–1 South Africa Pierre Coetzer UD 10 1984-07-16 South AfricaWest Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
16 Win 14–1–1 United States Monte Masters TKO 8 1984-06-12 United States 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 United States Mark Young TKO 2 1984-05-22 United States Park Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
14 Win 12–1–1 United States Mike Croley PTS 6 1984-05-15 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 11–1–1 United States Larry Roberson UD 8 1984-05-03 United States Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
12 Draw 10–1–1 United States Jim Lemming PTS 6 1984-04-10 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 United States Jeff Sherman KO 4 1983-01-08 United States Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 United States Terry Mims TKO 3 1982-10-20 United States Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 United States Reggie Fleming KO 3 1982-06-27 United States Front Row Theater, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 United States Henry Patterson UD 4 1982-04-09 United States Stouffer's Inn, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 United States Johnny Pitts PTS 4 1982-03-27 United States ... Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 United States Brady Wills PTS 4 1982-01-30 United States Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 United States Frank Farmer KO 2 1981-10-23 United States Swayne Hall, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
4 Loss 3–1 United States Donnie Long PTS 4 1981-09-27 United States Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States Aaron Sherlock TKO 2 1981-08-09 United States Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Tim Johnson KO 2 1981-07-02 United States Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Charles Wooten UD 4 1981-06-12 United States Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

See also

  • List of world cruiserweight boxing champions
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