Bernard Benton
Bernard Benton (born January 6, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio) is an American former professional boxer who was the WBC Cruiserweight champion of the world.
Professional career
Known as "The Bull", Benton turned pro in 1981 and won the WBC cruiserweight title with a decision win over Alfonso Ratcliff in 1985. He lost the belt in his first defense to Carlos De León via decision the following year. He retired in 1995.
Professional boxing record
21 Wins (9 knockouts, 12 decisions), 6 Losses (2 knockouts, 4 decisions), 1 Draw [1] | |||||||
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
Win | 10-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 12 | 1995-01-13 | ![]() |
Ohio Heavyweight Title. |
Win | 10-46 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | 1993-01-15 | ![]() |
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Win | 8-19-1 | ![]() |
KO | 4 | 1992-11-04 | ![]() |
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Loss | 17-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 1990-10-09 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 0:52 of the second round. |
Loss | 21-1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 | 1987-09-28 | ![]() |
|
Loss | 39-4 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | 1986-03-22 | ![]() |
WBC World Cruiserweight Title. 114-117, 114-114, 113-115. |
Win | 20-2 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 1985-09-21 | ![]() |
WBC World Cruiserweight Title. 117-112, 115-113, 115-113. |
Loss | 10-0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 1985-03-27 | ![]() |
IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title. 111-118, 113-116, 114-115. |
Win | 9-6-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 1985-02-05 | ![]() |
8-2, 6-4, 5-3. |
Loss | 11-1 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 1984-10-23 | ![]() |
0-10, 2-7, 2-7. |
Win | 13-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 12 | 1984-09-11 | ![]() |
IBF USBA Cruiserweight Title. |
Win | 9-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 1984-07-16 | ![]() |
|
Win | 29-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 | 1984-06-12 | ![]() |
Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the eighth round. |
Win | 3-1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 | 1984-05-22 | ![]() |
|
Win | 10-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 1984-05-15 | ![]() |
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Win | 3-9-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | 1984-05-03 | ![]() |
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Draw | 3-6-1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | 1984-04-10 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | Jeff Sherman | KO | 4 | 1983-01-08 | ![]() |
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Win | 11-8 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 | 1982-10-20 | ![]() |
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Win | 4-14 | ![]() |
KO | 3 | 1982-06-27 | ![]() |
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Win | 7-15 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1982-04-09 | ![]() |
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Win | 1-4 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1982-03-27 | ![]() |
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Win | 3-2 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1982-01-30 | ![]() |
|
Win | 1-1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1981-10-23 | ![]() |
|
Loss | 1-0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1981-09-27 | ![]() |
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Win | -- | Aaron Sherlock | TKO | 2 | 1981-08-09 | ![]() |
|
Win | 5-17 | ![]() |
KO | 2 | 1981-07-02 | ![]() |
|
Win | -- | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 1981-06-12 | ![]() |
Preceded by Alfonso Ratliff |
WBC Cruiserweight Champion The Ring Cruiserweight Champion 21 September 1985 – 22 March 1986 |
Succeeded by Carlos DeLeon |
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