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 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 | ![]() |
|
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 | ![]() |
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See also
- List of cruiserweight boxing champions
- List of WBC world champions
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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