Alfonso Ratliff
Alfonso Ratliff | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alfonso Ratliff February 18, 1956 Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Other names | Alfonso/Alonzo |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Cruiserweight |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| 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.[1] He lost the belt in his first defense to Bernard Benton via decision the same year.[2] 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
| 34 fights | 25 wins | 9 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 18 | 6 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Alfonzo Ratliff scored a 12-round split decision over champion..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
- ↑ "A ROUNDUP OF THE WEEK SEPT. 16-22". Sports Illustrated Vault | Si.com. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
External links
- Boxing record for Alfonso Ratliff from BoxRec (registration required)
- Alfonso Ratliff - CBZ Profile