Bernard Benton (born January 6, 1957) is an American former professional boxer who held the WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titles.
Professional career
Known as "The Bull," Benton turned pro in 1981 and won the WBC, The Ring, and lineal cruiserweight titles with a decision win over Alfonso Ratliff in 1985. He was due to defend against David Pearce who had knocked him out in a previous amateur bout. Benton declined to fight Pearce and subsequently lost the belt in his first defense to Carlos De León via decision the following year. He retired in 1995.
Professional boxing record
|28 |Win |21–6–1 |align=left| Jim Huffman |UD |12 |Jan 13, 1995 |align=left| |align=left| |- |27 |Win |20–6–1 |align=left| Rocky Bentley |PTS |8 |Jan 15, 1993 |align=left| |align=left| |- |26 |Win |19–6–1 |align=left| Bruce Johnson |KO |4 (8), |Nov 4, 1992 |align=left| |align=left| |- |25 |Loss |18–6–1 |align=left| Alex García |TKO |2 (10), |Oct 9, 1990 |align=left| |align=left| |- |24 |Loss |18–5–1 |align=left| Pierre Coetzer |KO |1 (10), |Sep 28, 1987 |align=left| |align=left| |- |23 |Loss |18–4–1 |align=left| Carlos De León |MD |12 |Mar 22, 1986 |align=left| |align=left| |- |22 |Win |18–3–1 |align=left| Alfonso Ratliff |UD |12 |Sep 2, 1985 |align=left| |align=left| |- |21 |Loss |17–3–1 |align=left| Boone Pultz |UD |12 |Mar 27, 1985 |align=left| |align=left| |- |20 |Win |17–2–1 |align=left| Stanley Ross |UD |10 |Feb 5, 1985 |align=left| |align=left| |- |19 |Loss |16–2–1 |align=left| Marvis Frazier |UD |10 |Oct 23, 1984 |align=left| |align=left| |- |18 |Win |16–1–1 |align=left| Rickey Parkey |MD |12 |Sep 11, 1984 |align=left| |align=left| |- |17 |Win |15–1–1 |align=left| Pierre Coetzer |UD |10 |Jul 16, 1984 |align=left| |align=left| |- |16 |Win |14–1–1 |align=left| Monte Masters |TKO |8 (10), |Jun 12, 1984 |align=left| |align=left| |- |15 |Win |13–1–1 |align=left| Mark Young |TKO |2 (6) |May 22, 1984 |align=left| |align=left| |- |14 |Win |12–1–1 |align=left| Mike Croley |MD |6 |May 15, 1984 |align=left| |align=left| |- |13 |Win |11–1–1 |align=left| Larry Roberson |UD |8 |May 3, 1984 |align=left| |align=left| |- |12 |Draw |10–1–1 |align=left| Jim Lemming |SD |6 |Apr 10, 1984 |align=left| |align=left| |- |11 |Win |10–1 |align=left| Jeff Sherman |KO |4 (?) |Jan 8, 1983 |align=left| |align=left| |- |10 |Win |9–1 |align=left| Terry Mims |TKO |3 (6) |Oct 20, 1982 |align=left| |align=left| |- |9 |Win |8–1 |align=left| Reggie Fleming |KO |3 (4) |Jun 27, 1982 |align=left| |align=left| |- |8 |Win |7–1 |align=left| Henry Patterson |UD |6 |Apr 9, 1982 |align=left| |align=left| |- |7 |Win |6–1 |align=left| Johnny Pitts |UD |4 |May 27, 1982 |align=left| |align=left| |- |6 |Win |5–1 |align=left| Brady Wills |PTS |4 |Jan 30, 1982 |align=left| |align=left| |- |5 |Win |4–1 |align=left| Frank Farmer |KO |2 (?) |Oct 23, 1981 |align=left| |align=left| |- |4 |Loss |3–1 |align=left| Donnie Long |PTS |4 |Sep 27, 1981 |align=left| |align=left| |- |3 |Win |3–0 |align=left| Aaron Sherlock |TKO |2 (4) |Aug 9, 1981 |align=left| |align=left| |- |2 |Win |2–0 |align=left| Tim Johnson |KO |2 (?) |Jul 2, 1981 |align=left| |align=left| |- |1 |Win |1–0 |align=left| Charles Wooten |UD |4 |Jun 12, 1981 |align=left| |align=left|
See also List of world cruiserweight boxing champions
References
External links
Bernard "Bull" Benton - CBZ Profile