Bernard Benton

Bernard Benton
Born
Bernard Benton

(1957-01-06) January 6, 1957 (age 67)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Other namesThe Bull
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins21
Wins by KO9
Losses6
Draws1

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.[2] 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.[3] He retired in 1995.

Professional boxing record

28 fights 21 wins 6 losses
By knockout 9 2
By decision 12 4
Draws 1
Boxing record
No. Result Record Opponent Method Round Time Date Location Notes
16 Win 21–6–1 United States Jim Huffman UD 12 N/a 13 Jan 1995 United States Regal Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Won Ohio Heavyweight Title
27 Win 20–6–1 United States Rocky Bentley PTS 8 N/a 15 Jan 1993 United States Seagate Convention Center, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
26 Win 19–6–1 United States Bruce Johnson KO 4 ? 4 Nov 1992 United States Club Bijou, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
25 Loss 18–6–1 United States Alex García TKO 2 2:42 9 Oct 1990 United States La Mancha Athletic Club, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
24 Loss 18–5–1 South Africa Pierre Coetzer KO 1 ? 28 Sep 1987 South Africa Standard Bank Arena, Johannesburg, South Africa
23 Loss 18–4–1 Puerto Rico Carlos De León MD 12 N/a 2 Mar 1986 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBC and Lineal cruiserweight titles
22 Win 18–3–1 United States Alfonso Ratliff UD 12 N/a 2 Sep 1985 United States Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won WBC and Lineal cruiserweight titles
21 Loss 17–3–1 United States Boone Pultz UD 12 N/a 27 Mar 1985 United States Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
20 Win 17–2–1 United States Stanley Ross UD 10 N/a 5 Feb 1985 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
19 Loss 16–2–1 United States Marvis Frazier UD 10 N/a 23 Oct 1984 United States Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 16–1–1 United States Rickey Parkey MD 12 N/a 11 Sep 1984 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won USBA Cruiserweight Title
17 Win 15–1–1 South Africa Pierre Coetzer UD 10 N/a 16 Jul 1984 South Africa West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium, Durban, South Africa
16 Win 14–1–1 United States Monte Masters TKO 8 1:51 12 Jun 1984 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 13–1–1 United States Mark Young TKO 2 ? 22 May 1984 United States Park Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
14 Win 12–1–1 United States Mike Croley PTS 6 N/a 15 May 1984 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 11–1–1 United States Larry Roberson UD 8 N/a 3 May 1984 United States Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
12 Draw 10–1–1 United States Jim Lemming PTS 6 N/a 10 Apr 1984 United States Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 United States Jeff Sherman KO 4 ? 8 Jan 1983 United States Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 United States Terry Mims TKO 3 ? 20 Oct 1982 United States Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 United States Reggie Fleming KO 3 ? 27 Jun 1982 United States Front Row Theater, Highland Heights, Ohio, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 United States Henry Patterson UD 4 N/a 9 Apr 1982 United States Stouffer's Inn, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 United States Johnny Pitts PTS 4 N/a 27 May 1982 United States Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 United States Brady Wills PTS 4 N/a 30 Jan 1982 United States Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 United States Frank Farmer KO 2 ? 23 Oct 1981 United States Swayne Hall, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
4 Loss 3–1 United States Donnie Long PTS 4 N/a 27 Sep 1981 United States Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 United States Aaron Sherlock TKO 2 ? 9 Aug 1981 United States Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 United States Tim Johnson KO 2 ? 2 Jul 1981 United States Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 United States Charles Wooten UD 4 N/a 12 Jun 1981 United States Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ^ "BoxRec: Login".
  2. ^ "Bernard Benton won the World Boxing Council cruiserweight title..." United Press International. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
  3. ^ "BERBICK WINS W.B.C. CROWN". The New York Times. 23 March 1986. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC cruiserweight champion
September 21, 1985 - March 22, 1986 		Succeeded by
The Ring cruiserweight champion
September 21, 1985 - March 22, 1986