Buster Drayton

Buster Drayton (born March 2, 1952) is an American former boxer who won the IBF world title at light middleweight (154lb). Drayton turned pro in 1978 and won the vacant IBF light middleweight title with a decision win over Carlos Santos in 1986. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Matthew Hilton the following year. In 1988 he took on WBA light middleweight titleholder Julian Jackson, but was defeated via TKO in the third round. He retired in 1995 at the age of 43.

Buster Drayton
Buster Drayton at a fight card in 2012
Statistics
Real nameMoses Buster Drayton
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1952-03-02) March 2, 1952
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins40
Wins by KO28
Losses15
Draws1
No contests1

Buster Drayton Returns to the Ring

Drayton returned to the ring in an exhibition in 2012. Drayton, aged 57, returned on January 28, 2012, in an exhibition in Philadelphia against former Philadelphia police officer Floyd 'Sugar Boy' Richards on the undercard of Dhafir Smith versus Quinton Rankin. Drayton and Richards both work as Police Officers for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Phila VA Medical Center. Buster Drayton won the IBF title by 15 round decision at the Meadowlands over Carlos Santos in 1986. He lost it to 26-0 Matthew Hilton at The Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1987. The South Philadelphia's fighter's final professional record was 40-15-1, with 28 kayos. In terms of longevity in the ring, Drayton was 9 years younger in 2012 than The Galveston Giant, legendary former World Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who last appeared in a charity exhibition for U.S. War Bonds at age 66 in 1945. Also, former Junior Welterweight champion Saoul Mamby fought a professional bout at age 60 in 2008, but lost his comeback attempt by ten round decision.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
57 fights 40 wins 15 losses
By knockout 28 3
By decision 12 12
Draws 1
No contests 1
Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Loss 40–15–1 (1) Derrick Rolon UD 12 10 Jun 1995 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States For IBF USBA North Atlantic Middleweight Title
Win 40–14–1 (1) Jose Vera PTS 6 3 Nov 1994 Salem, New Hampshire, United States
Win 39–14–1 (1) Robert Harris TKO 4 14 Aug 1993 Old Orchard Beach, Maine, United States
Win 38–14–1 (1) Gary Smith TKO 3 18 Nov 1992 Sanford, North Carolina, United States
Win 37–14–1 (1) Eric Mustafa Cole TKO 8 26 Jun 1992 Randolph, Massachusetts, United States
Win 36–14–1 (1) Jose Vera PTS 8 22 May 1992 Agawam, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 35–14–1 (1) Eric Holland UD 10 28 Aug 1991 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 35–13–1 (1) Gary Jones UD 8 11 May 1991 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loss 34–13–1 (1) Brinatty Maquilon TKO 8 5 Oct 1989 The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 34–12–1 (1) Darryl Fromm UD 10 28 Sep 1989 Finky's Bar, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Loss 33–12–1 (1) Terry Norris UD 12 28 Mar 1989 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For NABF light-middleweight title
Loss 33–11–1 (1) Julian Jackson TKO 3 30 Jul 1988 Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States For WBA light-middleweight title
Win 33–10–1 (1) Leroy Jones TKO 4 5 Dec 1987 The Col Ballroom, Davenport, Iowa, United States
Loss 32–10–1 (1) Matthew Hilton UD 15 27 Jun 1987 Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Lost IBF light-middleweight title
Win 32–9–1 (1) Said Skouma TKO 10 27 Mar 1987 Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France Retained IBF light-middleweight title
Win 31–9–1 (1) Juan Alonso Villa KO 2 28 Feb 1987 Vincennes, France
Win 30–9–1 (1) Davey Moore TKO 10 24 Aug 1986 La Pinede, Juan-les-Pins, France Retained IBF light-middleweight title
Win 29–9–1 (1) Benito Fernandez TKO 6 20 Jun 1986 Paris, France
Win 28–9–1 (1) Carlos Santos MD 15 4 Jun 1986 Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Won IBF light-middleweight title
Win 27–9–1 (1) Sam Leonard TKO 5 4 Apr 1986 Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 26–9–1 (1) Bruce Jackson TKO 5 22 Jan 1986 Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 25–9–1 (1) John Jarvis TKO 6 14 Sep 1985 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 24–9–1 (1) Dennis Johnson TKO 10 10 Jun 1985 Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, United States
Loss 23–9–1 (1) James Kinchen PTS 10 14 Apr 1985 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom
Win 23–8–1 (1) Thomas Smith UD 10 14 Feb 1985 Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 22–8–1 (1) Tony Harrison TKO 10 28 Nov 1984 Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 21–8–1 (1) Terry Holmes TKO 1 26 Sep 1984 Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 20–8–1 (1) Gary Coates TKO 4 25 Jun 1984 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 19–8–1 (1) Mark Kaylor TKO 7 13 May 1984 Empire Pool, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Win 18–8–1 (1) Jimmy Cable KO 1 11 Apr 1984 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Win 17–8–1 (1) Gregory Clark TKO 2 28 Jan 1984 Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Loss 16–8–1 (1) Fred Hutchings PTS 10 2 Oct 1983 Stockton, California, United States
Loss 16–7–1 (1) Mario Maldonado SD 10 1 Sep 1983 Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 16–6–1 (1) Patricio Diaz PTS 10 9 Jun 1983 Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 15–6–1 (1) Clinton Jackson TKO 2 12 May 1983 Bristol, Tennessee, United States
Win 14–6–1 (1) David Plowden UD 8 12 Apr 1983 Sheraton Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Loss 13–6–1 (1) Bushy Bester PTS 10 5 Feb 1983 Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Loss 13–5–1 (1) Sumbu Kalambay PTS 8 30 Oct 1982 Teatro Ariston, Sanremo, Italy
Win 13–4–1 (1) Bruce Johnson TKO 9 31 Jul 1982 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 12–4–1 (1) Duane Thomas TKO 7 29 Apr 1982 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 11–4–1 (1) Lindell Holmes PTS 10 7 Mar 1982 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 11–3–1 (1) Dan Snyder PTS 8 17 Jan 1982 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 10–3–1 (1) DC Walker KO 2 23 Dec 1981 Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Win 9–3–1 (1) Tyrone Demby PTS 6 25 Jul 1981 Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 8–3–1 (1) Mario Maldonado PTS 8 14 Jun 1981 Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 8–2–1 (1) Mark Holmes UD 6 7 Feb 1981 Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8–1–1 (1) Dan Snyder TKO 4 24 Jan 1981 Martin Luther King Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 7–1–1 (1) Kevin Perry TKO 3 6 Nov 1980 Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
NC 7–0–1 (1) Curtis Taylor NC 8 1 Oct 1980 Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 7–0–1 Bill Harrington TKO 2 9 Aug 1980 Superstar Theatre, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–0–1 Clifford Smith TKO 1 18 Oct 1979 Philadelphia Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 5–0–1 Julius Spell PTS 4 20 Sep 1979 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Win 4–0–1 Jesse Carter KO 6 30 Aug 1979 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Win 3–0–1 Bob Saxton TKO 1 3 Jul 1979 Resorts Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 2–0–1 Frank Moore KO 3 31 May 1979 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Win 1–0–1 Jesse Carter PTS 6 14 Dec 1978 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Draw 0–0–1 Charles Carey PTS 4 9 Nov 1978 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

See also

  • List of light-middleweight boxing champions
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Carlos Santos
IBF Light Middleweight champion
June 4, 1986 – June 27, 1987
Succeeded by
Matthew Hilton
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