Cliff Couser
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.
| Cliff Couser | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Clifford Eugene Couser |
| Nickname(s) | The Black Bull, Twin Tyson |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | May 18, 1971 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 52 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 22 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 2 |
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 |
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KO | 4 (8) | 21/01/2012 | |
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| Loss | 26-21-2 2 NC |
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KO | 1 (6) | 10/02/2010 | |
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| Loss | 26-20-2 2 NC |
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TKO | 4 (8) | 20/03/2009 | |
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| Loss | 26-19-2 2 NC |
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KO | 1 (6) | 07/02/2009 | |
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| Loss | 26-18-2 2 NC |
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UD | 8 | 27/08/2008 | |
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| Loss | 26-17-2 2 NC |
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TKO | 2 (8) | 12/07/2008 | |
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| Loss | 26-16-2 2 NC |
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UD | 8 | 28/06/2008 | |
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| Loss | 26-15-2 2 NC |
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TKO | 1 (10) | 09/02/2008 | |
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 |
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TKO | 2 (6) | 06/12/2007 | |
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 |
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TKO | 2 (10) | 27/09/2007 | |
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| Win | 26-12-2 2 NC |
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TKO | 2 (10) | 07/07/2007 | |
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| Loss | 25-12-2 2 NC |
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TKO | 2 (10) | 10/05/2007 | |
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| Loss | 25-11-2 2 NC |
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KO | 1 (10) | 09/12/2006 | |
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| Win | 25-10-2 2 NC |
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TKO | 4 (10) | 07/04/2006 | |
Won NAMA North American Heavyweight title. |
| NC | 24-10-2 2 NC |
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ND | 5 (10) | 08/07/2005 | |
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| Loss | 24-10-2 1 NC |
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TKO | 5 (12) | 26/06/2004 | |
Won IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title. Couser down in rounds 2, 3 and 5. |
| Loss | 24-9-2 1 NC |
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DQ | 1 (8) | 11/07/2003 | |
Couser was disqualified in round 1 for slamming Tann & attempting to hit him while he was on the mat. |
| Win | 24-8-2 1 NC |
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TKO | 3 (8) | 09/05/2003 | |
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| Loss | 23-8-2 1 NC |
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KO | 5 (10) | 13/10/2002 | |
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| Win | 23-7-2 1 NC |
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TKO | 5 (8) | 16/02/2002 | |
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| Win | 22-7-2 1 NC |
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KO | 2 (8) | 06/12/2001 | |
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| Loss | 21-7-2 1 NC |
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PTS | 10 | 21/09/2001 |  |
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| Win | 21-6-2 1 NC |
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UD | 10 | 29/03/2001 | |
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| Loss | 20-6-2 1 NC |
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TKO | 3 (10) | 09/09/2000 | |
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 | 20-5-2 1 NC |
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TKO | 3 (10) | 05/08/2000 | |
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 | 19-5-2 1 NC |
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UD | 10 | 11/06/2000 | |
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| Win | 18-5-2 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 12/05/2000 | |
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| Win | 17-5-2 1 NC |
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UD | 8 | 10/02/2000 | |
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| Loss | 16-5-2 1 NC |
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PTS | 8 | 22/04/1999 | |
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| Loss | 16-4-2 1 NC |
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SD | 8 | 07/03/1999 | |
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| Win | 16-3-2 1 NC |
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UD | 10 | 01/10/1998 | |
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| Win | 15-3-2 1 NC |
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KO | 4 (10) | 11/06/1998 | |
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| Win | 14-3-2 1 NC |
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KO | 2 (6) | 23/04/1998 | |
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| Win | 13-3-2 1 NC |
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PTS | 6 | 21/11/1997 | |
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| Win | 12-3-2 1 NC |
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PTS | 10 | 28/10/1997 | |
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| Win | 11-3-2 1 NC |
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KO | 2 (8) | 16/10/1997 | |
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| Win | 10-3-2 1 NC |
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KO | 1 (6) | 16/08/1997 | |
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| NC | 9-3-2 1 NC |
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NC | 9 (10) | 10/05/1997 | |
For USA Utah State Heavyweight title. |
| Win | 9-3-2 | |
TKO | 6 (10) | 30/08/1996 | |
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| Win | 8-3-2 | |
PTS | 6 | 22/04/1996 | |
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| Win | 7-3-2 | |
PTS | 6 | 18/03/1996 | |
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| Loss | 6-3-2 | |
PTS | 6 | 12/02/1996 | |
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| Win | 6-2-2 | |
KO | 1 (6) | 11/12/1995 | |
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| Draw | 5-2-2 | |
PTS | 6 | 15/09/1995 | |
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| Win | 5-2-1 | |
PTS | 4 | 09/05/1995 | |
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| Loss | 4-2-1 | |
PTS | 6 | 24/05/1994 | |
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| Win | 4-1-1 | |
PTS | 6 | 01/04/1994 | |
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| Loss | 3-1-1 | |
PTS | 6 | 02/02/1994 | |
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| Win | 3-0-1 | Chris Walker | KO | 3 (6) | 24/01/1994 | |
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| Win | 2-0-1 | |
KO | 1 (4) | 20/11/1993 | |
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| Win | 1-0-1 | |
PTS | 4 | 27/09/1993 | |
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| Draw | 0-0-1 | |
PTS | 4 | 31/07/1993 | |
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