Raphael Butler

Raphael Butler (born January 4, 1984) is an American former professional boxer and mixed martial artist who competed from 2004 to 2016.

Amateur boxing career Butler had a stellar amateur career, winning the 2004 National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Championship. Butler represented the 4th Street Gym in his hometown of Rochester, Minnesota.

Professional boxing career Butler turned professional in 2004. He was seen as a future star in the sport early on, but suffered two TKO losses against journeyman fighters in 2005. In 2006 he took on ESPN house fighter Jason Gavern, and lost a decision. After the loss, Butler ran off a string of victories against marginal opposition before taking on Art Binkowski in a nationally televised showcase bout on ShoBox. Despite dropping Binkowski three times in the first round, Butler tired as the fight went on, and the referee stopped the fight with just 30 seconds left before the final bell, awarding Binkowski a TKO. After six more wins against lesser competition, Butler was knocked out in 6 rounds by contender "Fast" Eddie Chambers on June 20 in the Cayman Islands.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Butler made his professional MMA debut in 2010 and compiled an undefeated record of 5–0 before being signed by Bellator MMA.

Bellator MMA Butler made his promotional debut on June 19, 2013, at Bellator 96 against Jeremiah O'Neal and won via first-round knockout.

Butler then won his next two fights under the Bellator banner before fighting Nick Rossborough to a draw at Bellator 119 on May 9, 2014.

Butler then faced Javy Ayala at Bellator 125 on September 19, 2014. Butler was handed his first professional loss via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Butler next fought Josh Diekmann at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015. Butler won via a first-round standing guillotine choke submission.

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes49Loss Chris ArreolaTKO3 (10), 0:55Nov 5, 2011 48Loss35–11 (2) Tye FieldsTKO6 (10), 2:37Oct 7, 201147Loss35–10 (2) David PriceTKO1 (8), 1:47April 27, 2011 46Loss35–9 (2) Neven PajkicUD10Sep 4, 2010 4535–8 (2) Joey AbellNC1 (10), 3:00Dec 4, 2009 44Win35–8 (1) Marcus RhodeTKO2 (6), 1:30Sep 12, 2009 43Loss34–8 (1) Malik ScottUD8Dec 13, 2008 42Loss34–7 (1) Homero FonsecaMD6Nov 20, 2008 41Win34–6 (1) Marvin HuntKO1 (4), 1:35Nov 1, 2008 40Win33–6 (1) Travis FultonTKO2 (6), 2:04Oct 4, 2008 39Win32–6 (1) Lyle McDowellTKO1 (6), 0:52Sep 20, 2008 38Loss31–6 (1) Homero FonsecaSD4Sep 4, 2008 37Loss31–5 (1) Eddie ChambersTKO6 (12)June 20, 2008 36Win31–4 (1) Otis TisdaleTKO4 (6), 1:48April 26, 2008 35Win30–4 (1) Kerry BilesKO1 (6), 0:45Mar 8, 2008 34Win29–4 (1) Sam CommingUD418/10/2007 Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, United States33Win28–4 (1) Sedreck FieldsUD420/09/2007 Houston, Texas, United States32Win27–4 (1) Clarence GoinsKO124/08/2007 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States31Win26–4 (1) Travis FultonTKO229/06/2007 Comstock Park, Michigan, United States30Loss25–4 (1) Art BinkowskiTKO8 (8), 2:23April 6, 2007 29Win25–3 (1) Brad BowersTKO124/02/2007 Superior, Wisconsin, United States28Win24–3 (1) Louis MonacoDQ612/01/2007 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States27Win23–3 (1) Cornelius EllisTKO201/12/2006 Rochester, Minnesota, United States26Win22–3 (1) Matt GreenKO304/11/2006 Kinder, Louisiana, United States25Win21–3 (1) Dan WardKO123/09/2006 Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States24Win20–3 (1) Eric StarrTKO114/09/2006 Altoona, Iowa, United States23Win19–3 (1) Troy BeetsTKO320/07/2006 Lemoore, California, United States22Win18–3 (1) Wallace McDanielTKO111/07/2006 Memphis, Tennessee, United States21Loss17–3 (1) Jason GavernUD614/04/2006 Rancho Mirage, California, United States20Win17–2 (1) Forrest NealKO117/03/2006 Denver, Colorado, United States19Win16–2 (1) Ronnie SmithKO211/02/2006 Pueblo, Colorado, United States18Loss15–2 (1) John ClarkTKO217/11/2005 San Jose, California, United States17Win15–1 (1) Andrew JacksonKO121/10/2005 Temecula, California, United States16Win14–1 (1) Innocent OtukwuTKO316/09/2005 Lemoore, California, United States15Win13–1 (1) John DixonTKO127/08/2005 Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States14Win12–1 (1) Kerry BilesUD517/07/2005 Denver, Colorado, United States13Win11–1 (1) Kerry BilesUD409/06/2005 Temecula, California, United States12Loss10–1 (1) Darrell ProvoTKO115/04/2005 Denver, Colorado, United States11Win10–0 (1) Brian SargentKO129/01/2005 Black Hawk, Colorado, United States10Win9–0 (1) Marcelo AravenaUD418/12/2004 Fridley, Minnesota, United States9Win8–0 (1) Marcelo AravenaTD419/11/2004 Mandan, North Dakota, United States8Win7–0 (1) David CleageTKO112/11/2004 St Paul, Minnesota, United States7Win6–0 (1) Glen MorganKO129/10/2004 Rochester, Minnesota, United States6Win5–0 (1) Ross BrantleyKO110/10/2004 Black Hawk, Colorado, United States5Win4–0 (1) Harold JohnsonTKO102/10/2004 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States4Win3–0 (1) Arthur BoylesKO111/09/2004 Fridley, Minnesota, United States32–0 (1) Eric LindseyND1 (4), 1:44Aug 19, 2004 2Win2–0 Victor OrtizTKO1 (4), 1:51July 18, 2004 1Win1–0 Royphy SolieauTKO3 (4), 1:02June 19, 2004

Mixed martial arts record

See also List of Bellator MMA alumni List of mixed martial artists with professional boxing records

References

External links

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