Rated at Heavyweight Height 1.93 m Wins by ko 18 Role Boxer Losses 9 | Name Alfonso Ratliff Total fights 34 Nationality American Martial art Boxing | |
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Division Heavyweight, Cruiserweight | ||
1986 09 06 mike tyson alfonso ratliff itv
Alfonso Ratliff (born February 18, 1956) is an American former professional boxer in the cruiserweight division who held the Lineal and WBC cruiserweight titles. Currently Coaches at the Harvey Boxing Club in Harvey IL.
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- 1986 09 06 mike tyson alfonso ratliff itv
- Mike tyson vs alfonso ratliff full fight
- Amateur boxing career
- Professional boxing career
- References
Mike tyson vs alfonso ratliff full fight
Amateur boxing career
As an amateur, Ratliff won the Chicago Golden Gloves title in 1980, and won a decision against Mitch Green in intercity competition.
Professional boxing career
Ratliff turned professional in 1980 and won the WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles with a decision win over Carlos De León in 1985. He lost the belt in his first defense to Bernard Benton via decision the same year. In September 1986, Ratliff was stopped in the second round by Mike Tyson, who went on to become the youngest ever world heavyweight champion in his next fight. Ratliff retired in 1989 after a TKO loss to Lee Roy Murphy.
