Best fights of Alfonso Ratliff
Over 9 years as a professional, Alfonso Ratliff has compiled a 25-9 (18) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alfonso Ratliff KOs Rickey Parkey
On August 12, 1988 Alfonso Ratliff fought Rickey Parkey for the vacant IBF-USBA cruiserweight title. Ratliff was 32 years old with a record of 24-7, and Parkey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was coming off a win. Ratliff stopped Rickey Parkey via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Alfonso Ratliff defeats Carlos De León
On June 6, 1985 Alfonso Ratliff fought Carlos De León for the vacant WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles. Ratliff was 29 years old with a record of 19-2, and León was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ratliff won via split decision. Won the vacant titles.
3. Alfonso Ratliff KOs Charles Anderson Atlas
On October 9, 1980 Alfonso Ratliff faced Charles Anderson Atlas. Ratliff was 24 years old with a record of 2-0, and Atlas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Ratliff stopped Charles Anderson Atlas via KO in the 1st round.
4. Alfonso Ratliff KOs Jim Flynn
On August 25, 1980 Alfonso Ratliff faced Jim Flynn. Ratliff was 24 years old with a record of 0-0, and Flynn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff stopped Jim Flynn via KO in the 1st round.
5. Alfonso Ratliff defeats Craig Bodzianowski in their 2nd fight
On May 12, 1988 Alfonso Ratliff fought Craig Bodzianowski for the vacant Illinois cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Ratliff was 32 years old with a record of 23-7, and Bodzianowski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on a 3-fight losing streak. Ratliff won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Alfonso Ratliff KOs Henry Sims
On August 11, 1987 Alfonso Ratliff faced Henry Sims. Ratliff was 31 years old with a record of 22-4, and Sims was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was coming off a win. Ratliff stopped Henry Sims via TKO in the 9th round.
7. Alfonso Ratliff KOs Billy Joe Thomas
On May 25, 1984 Alfonso Ratliff faced Billy Joe Thomas. Ratliff was 28 years old with a record of 17-2, and Thomas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was coming off a win. Ratliff stopped Billy Joe Thomas via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Alfonso Ratliff KOs Bashir Wadud
On November 2, 1983 Alfonso Ratliff faced Bashir Wadud. Ratliff was 27 years old with a record of 16-2, and Wadud was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was coming off a loss. Ratliff stopped Bashir Wadud via TKO in the 7th round.
9. Alfonso Ratliff KOs Henry Porter
On October 5, 1982 Alfonso Ratliff faced Henry Porter. Ratliff was 26 years old with a record of 15-1, and Porter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ratliff stopped Henry Porter via TKO in the 6th round.
10. Alfonso Ratliff KOs Clayman Parker
On July 19, 1982 Alfonso Ratliff faced Clayman Parker. Ratliff was 26 years old with a record of 14-1, and Parker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was coming off a win. Ratliff stopped Clayman Parker via KO in the 6th round.