Alfonso Ratliff

Alfonso Ratliff
Born
Alfonso Ratliff

(1956-02-18) February 18, 1956
Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Other namesAlfonso/Alonzo
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach78 in (198 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins25
Wins by KO18
Losses9

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
Key to abbreviations used for results
DQ Disqualification RTD Corner retirement
KO Knockout SD Split decision / split draw
MD Majority decision / majority draw TD Technical decision / technical draw
NC No contest TKO Technical knockout
PTS Points decision UD Unanimous decision / unanimous draw
Boxing record
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s) Time Date Location Notes
34 Loss 25–9 Lee Roy Murphy KO 4 ? 26 Jun 1989 Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park, Illinois, U.S. Lost Illinois Heavyweight Title
33 Loss 25–8 Jeff Lampkin TKO 5 2:14 17 Nov 1988 Showboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost USBA Cruiserweight Title
32 Win 25–7 Rickey Parkey KO 7 ? 12 Aug 1988 Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. Won USBA Cruiserweight Title
31 Win 24–7 Craig Gator Bodzianowski MD 10 N/a 12 May 1988 Photon Arena, Harvey, Illinois, U.S. Won Illinois Heavyweight/Cruiserweight Titles
30 Loss 23–7 Gary Mason TKO 6 1:17 3 Feb 1988 Grand Hall, Wembley, England, U.K.
29 Loss 23–6 Magne Havnå PTS 8 N/a 15 Jan 1988 Skive Hallerne, Skive, Denmark
28 Loss 23–5 Patrick Lumumba UD 10 N/a 16 Oct 1987 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 23–4 Henry Sims TKO 9 2:26 11 Aug 1987 UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
26 Win 22–4 Craig Bodzianowski MD 10 N/a 12 Apr 1987 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
25 Loss 21–4 Mike Tyson TKO 2 1:41 6 Sep 1986 Las Vegas Hilton Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
24 Win 21–3 Stanley Ross RTD 5 3:00 19 Jul 1986 Wembley Stadium, London, England, U.K.
23 Loss 20–3 Bernard Benton UD 12 N/a 21 Sep 1985 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBC cruiserweight title
22 Win 20–2 Carlos De León SD 12 N/a 6 Jun 1985 Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won WBC cruiserweight title
21 Win 19–2 James Dixon RTD 5 3:00 20 Dec 1984 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
20 Win 18–2 Billy Joe Thomas KO 2 2:30 25 May 1984 Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
19 Win 17–2 Bashir Wadud TKO 7 ? 02 Nov 1983 Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
18 Loss 16–2 Pinklon Thomas TKO 10 2:36 26 Mar 1983 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Henry Porter TKO 6 1:51 05 Oct 1982 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Clayman Parker KO 6 0:32 19 Jul 1982 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Elijah Tillery UD 10 N/a 13 Mar 1982 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Loss 13–1 Tim Witherspoon TKO 7 2:25 5 Dec 1981 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Vernon Johnston KO 2 ? 3 Oct 1981 Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Leroy Boone UD 10 N/a 21 Aug 1981 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Henry Patterson KO 2 1:37 27 Jul 1981 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Eddie Temple KO 2 ? 29 Jun 1981 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 David Starkey KO 2 1:27 16 Apr 1981 Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 James Dixon UD 8 ? 2 Apr 1981 Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Baker Tinsley KO 4 ? 9 Mar 1981 Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Stan Johnson KO 2 ? 22 Feb 1981 Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Johnny Townsend UD 8 N/a 15 Jan 1981 Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Melvin Hosey TKO 5 1:50 13 Nov 1980 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Charles Anderson Atlas KO 1 ? 9 Oct 1980 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Mike Chrun TKO 2 1:50 22 Sep 1980 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jim Flynn KO 1 2:11 25 Aug 1980 Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Alfonzo Ratliff scored a 12-round split decision over champion..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
  2. ^ "A ROUNDUP OF THE WEEK SEPT. 16-22". Sports Illustrated Vault | Si.com. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2022-09-26.
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