Boxer alfonso ratliff biography

RATLIFF, ALFONZO SIGNED PHOTO

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Alfonso Ratliff (born February 18, 1956) is an American former boxer. Ratliff turned professional in 1980 and won the WBC cruiserweight title 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. Offered here is a scrace signed photograph of Alfonso Ratliff.
This is a black & white promotional photo of Ratliff in fight pose. He has signed it boldly in ink, "God Bless Alfonzo Ratliff III Cruiserweight Champion." Mild corner creasing. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. No tears. Minor corner wear. 8" x 10."

Size: 8 x 10

Condition: very good

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Alfonzo Ratliff boxer

1989-06-26Lee Roy MurphyWWLWWLOdeum, Villa ParkLOST
KO1988-11-17Jeff LampkinWLLLLWShowboat Hotel & Casino, Atlantic CityLOST
Technical knockout1988-08-12Ricky ParkeyWWWLLLEagles Club, Milwaukee vacant USBA Cruiserweight TitleWIN
KO1988-05-12Craig BodzianowskiWWLWWWPhoton Arena, HarveyWIN
Majority decision1988-02-03Gary MasonWWWWWWGrand Hall, WembleyLOST
Technical knockout1988-01-15Magne HavnaaWWWWWWSkive Hallerne, SkiveLOST
Points1987-10-16Patrick LumumbaWWWWWLConvention Hall, Atlantic CityLOST
Unanimous decision1987-08-11Henry SimsLLWWLWUIC Pavilion, ChicagoWIN
Technical knockout1987-04-12Craig BodzianowskiWWWWWWBismarck Pavillon, Chicago vacant USA Illinois State Cruiserweight TitleWIN
Majority decision1986-09-06Mike TysonWWWWWWLas Vegas Hilton, Hilton Center, Las VegasLOST
Technical knockout

Record details

No amateur results

 

 
1980
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Aug. 25Jim FlynnChicago, USAKO 1
+ Sept. 22Mike ChrunChicago, USATKO 2
+ Oct. 9Charles AtlasChicago, USAKO 1
+ Nov. 13Melvin HoseyChicago, USATKO 5
 
1981
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Jan. 15Johnny TownsendChicago, USAW 8
+ Feb. 22Stan JohnsonChicago, USAKO 2
+ Mar. 9Baker TinsleyChicago, USAKO 4
+ Apr. 2James DixonChicago, USAW 8
+ Apr. 16David StarkeyChicago, USAKO 2
+ June 29Eddie TempleChicago, USAKO 2
+ July 27Henry PattersonChicago, USAKO 2
+ Aug. 21Leroy BooneChicago, USAW 10
+ Oct. 3Vernon JohnstonRosemont, USAKO 2
- Dec. 5Tim WitherspoonAtlantic City, USATKO by 7
 
1982
DateOpponentPlaceResult
+ Mar. 13Elijah TilleryAtlantic City, USAW 10
+ July 19Clayman Sandman ParkerChicago, USAKO 6
+ Oct. 5Henry PorterChicago, USATKO 6
 
1983

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