Bernard Benton
Bernard Benton (born January 6, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio) is a retired American professional boxer in the Cruiserweight division who held the WBC and Lineal Cruiserweight championship of the world.
Bernard Benton | |
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Statistics | |
Nickname(s) | The Bull |
Weight(s) | Cruiserweight |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Nationality | American |
Born | Toledo, Ohio, USA, USA | January 6, 1957
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 28 |
Wins | 21 |
Wins by KO | 9 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 1 |
Professional boxing career
Known as "The Bull", Benton turned pro in 1981 and won the WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles with a decision win over Alfonso Ratcliff 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. He retired in 1995.
Professional boxing record
21 Wins (9 knockouts, 12 decisions), 6 Losses (2 knockouts, 4 decisions), 1 Draw [2] | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Win | 10-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 12 | 1995-01-13 | ![]() |
Ohio Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 10-46 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | 1993-01-15 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-19-1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 1992-11-04 | ![]() |
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Loss | 17-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 1990-10-09 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:52 of the second round. |
Loss | 21-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1987-09-28 | ![]() |
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Loss | 39-4 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | 1986-03-22 | ![]() |
Lost lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles |
Win | 20-2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 1985-09-21 | ![]() |
Won lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles |
Loss | 10-0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 1985-03-27 | ![]() |
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Win | 9-6-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 1985-02-05 | ![]() |
8-2, 6-4, 5-3. |
Loss | 11-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 1984-10-23 | ![]() |
0-10, 2-7, 2-7. |
Win | 13-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 12 | 1984-09-11 | ![]() |
IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title. |
Win | 9-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 1984-07-16 | ![]() |
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Win | 29-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 | 1984-06-12 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the eighth round. |
Win | 3-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 1984-05-22 | ![]() |
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Win | 10-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 1984-05-15 | ![]() |
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Win | 3-9-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | 1984-05-03 | ![]() |
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Draw | 3-6-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 1984-04-10 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | Jeff Sherman | KO | 4 | 1983-01-08 | ![]() |
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Win | 11-8 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 1982-10-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 4-14 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 1982-06-27 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-15 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1982-04-09 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-4 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1982-03-27 | ![]() |
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Win | 3-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1982-01-30 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1981-10-23 | ![]() |
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Loss | 1-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1981-09-27 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | Aaron Sherlock | TKO | 2 | 1981-08-09 | ![]() |
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Win | 5-17 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1981-07-02 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1981-06-12 | ![]() |
References
- "- Lineal Cruiserweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
- Boxing record for Bernard Benton. BoxRec.com.
External links
Achievements | ||
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Preceded by Alfonso Ratliff |
Lineal Cruiserweight Champion 21 September 1985 – 22 March 1986 |
Succeeded by Carlos DeLeon |
Preceded by Alfonso Ratliff |
WBC Cruiserweight Champion 21 September 1985 – 22 March 1986 |
Succeeded by Carlos DeLeon |
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