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.
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) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 28 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 1 |
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.[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 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 |  Jim Huffman
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UD | 12 | 1995-01-13 | Regal Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
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Ohio Heavyweight Title. |
| 27 | Win | 20–6–1 | Rocky Bentley
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PTS | 8 | 1993-01-15 | Seagate Convention Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
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| 26 | Win | 19–6–1 | Bruce Johnson
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KO | 4 | 1992-11-04 | Club Bijou, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
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| 25 | Loss | 18–6–1 | Alex García
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TKO | 2 | 1990-10-09 | La Mancha Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
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Referee stopped the bout at 0:52 of the second round. |
| 24 | Loss | 18–5–1 |  Pierre Coetzer
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KO | 1 | 1987-09-28 |  Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
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| 23 | Loss | 18–4–1 |  Carlos De León
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MD | 12 | 1986-03-22 | Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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Lost lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles |
| 22 | Win | 18–3–1 | Alfonso Ratliff
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UD | 12 | 1985-09-21 | Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
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Won lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles |
| 21 | Loss | 17–3–1 | Boone Pultz
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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
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UD | 10 | 1985-02-05 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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8-2, 6-4, 5-3. |
| 19 | Loss | 16–2–1 | Marvis Frazier
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UD | 10 | 1984-10-23 | Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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0-10, 2-7, 2-7. |
| 18 | Win | 16–1–1 | Rickey Parkey
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MD | 12 | 1984-09-11 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title. |
| 17 | Win | 15–1–1 | Pierre Coetzer
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UD | 10 | 1984-07-16 | West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
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| 16 | Win | 14–1–1 | Monte Masters
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TKO | 8 | 1984-06-12 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the eighth round. |
| 15 | Win | 13–1–1 | Mark Young
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TKO | 2 | 1984-05-22 | Park Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
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| 14 | Win | 12–1–1 | Mike Croley
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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
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UD | 8 | 1984-05-03 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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| 12 | Draw | 10–1–1 | Jim Lemming
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PTS | 6 | 1984-04-10 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Jeff Sherman
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KO | 4 | 1983-01-08 | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| 10 | Win | 9–1 | Terry Mims
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TKO | 3 | 1982-10-20 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| 9 | Win | 8–1 | Reggie Fleming
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KO | 3 | 1982-06-27 | Front Row Theater, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
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| 8 | Win | 7–1 | Henry Patterson
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UD | 4 | 1982-04-09 | Stouffer's Inn, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| 7 | Win | 6–1 | Johnny Pitts
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PTS | 4 | 1982-03-27 | Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Brady Wills
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PTS | 4 | 1982-01-30 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Frank Farmer
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KO | 2 | 1981-10-23 | Swayne Hall, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
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| 4 | Loss | 3–1 | Donnie Long
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PTS | 4 | 1981-09-27 | Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Aaron Sherlock
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TKO | 2 | 1981-08-09 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Tim Johnson
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KO | 2 | 1981-07-02 | Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Charles Wooten
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UD | 4 | 1981-06-12 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
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See also edit
References edit
- ^ "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