Cliff Couser
American boxer
Cliff Couser
Born Clifford Eugene Couser
(1971-05-18 ) May 18, 1971 (age 53) Nationality American Other names The Black Bull, Twin Tyson Statistics Weight(s) Heavyweight Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Reach 73 in (185 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 52 Wins 26 Wins by KO 14 Losses 22 Draws 2 No contests 2
Clifford Couser (born May 18, 1971) is a heavyweight boxer . Nicknamed "The Black Bull" and often "Twin Tyson" for his resemblance to Mike Tyson , Couser fought several contenders from his era. Couser has also claimed numerous times to be the half brother of Mike Tyson .
Professional career
Couser turned pro in 1993 and has beaten notable fighters, such as James "Quick" Tillis , Jorge Luis Gonzalez and Monte Barrett .
His career peak was 25–10, until he lost to former light Heavyweight and Heavyweight champion Michael Moorer and went 1-11 after that. He has won the Utah State Heavyweight title and also the North American Heavyweight titles.
Outside the Ring
Couser played Mike Tyson in the HBO film Don King: Only in America .
He has a son by the name of Sky Christopher King who resides in Rosedale, Mississippi and a daughter by the name of Shae Moore who lives in Las Vegas.
Professional boxing record
26 Wins (14 knockouts), 22 Losses , 2 Draws , 2 No Contests [ 1]
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
Loss
26-22-2 2 NC
Billy Zumbrun
KO
4 (8)
21/01/2012
Eccles Conference Center, Ogden, Utah
Loss
26-21-2 2 NC
Joe Hanks
KO
1 (6)
10/02/2010
Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
Loss
26-20-2 2 NC
John Hopoate
TKO
4 (8)
20/03/2009
Manly Leagues Club, Brookvale, New South Wales , Australia
Loss
26-19-2 2 NC
Travis Kauffman
KO
1 (6)
07/02/2009
Honda Center , Anaheim, California
Loss
26-18-2 2 NC
Solomon Haumono
UD
8
27/08/2008
E.G. Whitlam Recreation Center, Liverpool, New South Wales , Australia
Loss
26-17-2 2 NC
Cedric Boswell
TKO
2 (8)
12/07/2008
Bernie Robbins Stadium , Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss
26-16-2 2 NC
Johnnie White
UD
8
28/06/2008
Waveland Event Center, Waveland, Mississippi
Loss
26-15-2 2 NC
Chris Arreola
TKO
1 (10)
09/02/2008
Pechanga Resort & Casino , Temecula, California
Couser was originally hurt by a left hand at 0:52 into the 1st round and after a barrage attack by Arreola, Couser halfway turned his back and took a knee. At this referee, Jerry Cantu waved an end to the bout.
Loss
26-14-2 2 NC
Monte Barrett
TKO
2 (6)
06/12/2007
Paradise Theater , Bronx, New York
Barrett was working from the outside with counter shots. Couser was knocked down once in the 2nd round by a barrage of punches.
Loss
26-13-2 2 NC
Tony Thompson
TKO
2 (10)
27/09/2007
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California
Win
26-12-2 2 NC
Monte Barrett
TKO
2 (10)
07/07/2007
Harbour Yard Arena , Bridgeport, Connecticut
Loss
25-12-2 2 NC
Rob Calloway
TKO
2 (10)
10/05/2007
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss
25-11-2 2 NC
Michael Moorer
KO
1 (10)
09/12/2006
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino , Hollywood, Florida
Win
25-10-2 2 NC
Troy Beets
TKO
4 (10)
07/04/2006
Kessler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi
Won NAMA North American Heavyweight title.
NC
24-10-2 2 NC
Andrew Greeley
ND
5 (10)
08/07/2005
Hancock County Civic Center, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Loss
24-10-2 1 NC
Volodymyr Vyrchys
TKO
5 (12)
26/06/2004
Zviozdniy Hall, Feodosia, Ukraine
Won IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title. Couser down in rounds 2, 3 and 5.
Loss
24-9-21 NC
Malcolm Tann
DQ
1 (8)
11/07/2003
Agua Caliente Casino , Rancho Mirage, California
Couser was disqualified in round 1 for slamming Tann & attempting to hit him while he was on the mat.
Win
24-8-21 NC
Karl Evans
TKO
3 (8)
09/05/2003
Lakeside Casino, Osceola, Iowa
Loss
23-8-21 NC
Lance Whitaker
KO
5 (10)
13/10/2002
Silver Star Casino , Choctaw, Mississippi
Win
23-7-21 NC
Vladyslav Andreyev
TKO
5 (8)
16/02/2002
Sport Palace "Druzhba" , Donetsk , Ukraine
Win
22-7-21 NC
James Johnson
KO
2 (8)
06/12/2001
Adam's Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri
Loss
21-7-21 NC
Willie Chapman
PTS
10
21/09/2001
Sport Palace Yunusabad, Tashkent , Uzbekistan
Win
21-6-21 NC
Anthony Moore
UD
10
29/03/2001
Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California
Loss
20-6-21 NC
Clifford Etienne
TKO
3 (10)
09/09/2000
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort , Chester, West Virginia
For vacant NABF Heavyweight title. Etienne was badly hurt in the 2nd round by an overhand right. Couser was badly hurt by many punches, and the referee stop the contest in the 3rd round (2:13).
Win
20-5-21 NC
Jorge Luis Gonzalez
TKO
3 (10)
05/08/2000
Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi
Gonzalez down twice in the 1st round and down again in the 3rd round. Gonzalez received a warning in Round 2 for leaning on Couser. The fight was stopped by referee Raymond White as Gonzalez was taking big shots and heading to the canvas again.
Win
19-5-21 NC
Dale Crowe
UD
10
11/06/2000
Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma
Win
18-5-21 NC
Bradley Rone
UD
8
12/05/2000
Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win
17-5-21 NC
Rodney McSwain
UD
8
10/02/2000
Harrah's Casino, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Loss
16-5-21 NC
Wesley Martin
PTS
8
22/04/1999
Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss
16-4-21 NC
Mike Sedillo
SD
8
07/03/1999
Celebrity Theatre , Phoenix, Arizona
Win
16-3-21 NC
Everett Martin
UD
10
01/10/1998
Harrah's Casino, St. Louis, Missouri
Win
15-3-21 NC
Lorenzo Boyd
KO
4 (10)
11/06/1998
Harrah's Casino , Kansas City, Missouri
Win
14-3-21 NC
Derrick Roddy
KO
2 (6)
23/04/1998
Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win
13-3-21 NC
Gary Tompkins
PTS
6
21/11/1997
Richmond, Virginia
Win
12-3-21 NC
Bomani Parker
PTS
10
28/10/1997
Orléans Hotel & Casino , Las Vegas
Win
11-3-21 NC
Frankie Hines
KO
2 (8)
16/10/1997
Norfolk, Virginia
Win
10-3-21 NC
Kevin Smalls
KO
1 (6)
16/08/1997
Coliseum , Greensboro, North Carolina
NC
9-3-21 NC
Keith McMurray
NC
9 (10)
10/05/1997
St. George, Utah
For USA Utah State Heavyweight title.
Win
9-3-2
James Tillis
TKO
6 (10)
30/08/1996
Quay Centennial Building, Vancouver, Washington
Win
8-3-2
Marco Dickson
PTS
6
22/04/1996
Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Win
7-3-2
Marco Dickson
PTS
6
18/03/1996
Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Loss
6-3-2
Carlos Monroe
PTS
6
12/02/1996
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California
Win
6-2-2
Craig Brinson
KO
1 (6)
11/12/1995
Great Western Forum , Inglewood, California
Draw
5-2-2
John Bray
PTS
6
15/09/1995
Las Vegas
Win
5-2-1
Krishna Wainwright
PTS
4
09/05/1995
Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas
Loss
4-2-1
Jeff Williams
PTS
6
24/05/1994
Robinsonville, Mississippi
Win
4-1-1
Ken Kirkwood
PTS
6
01/04/1994
St. Louis
Loss
3-1-1
Brian LaSpada
PTS
6
02/02/1994
Las Vegas
Win
3-0-1
Chris Walker
KO
3 (6)
24/01/1994
St. Louis
Win
2-0-1
Lopez McGee
KO
1 (4)
20/11/1993
Columbia, Missouri
Win
1-0-1
Ray Kipping
PTS
4
27/09/1993
St. Louis
Draw
0-0-1
Ron Williams
PTS
4
31/07/1993
Davenport, Iowa
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