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Alfonso Ratliff

Alfonso Ratliff

“Alonzo”
Boxing record: 25-9 (18)
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Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.

Alfonso Ratliff losses

Over 9 years as a professional, Alfonso Ratliff has compiled a 25-9 (18) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has nine losses, three of them in title fights.

  1. 9. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Lee Roy Murphy via KO

    On June 26, 1989 Alfonso Ratliff fought Lee Roy Murphy for the vacant Illinois Title heavyweight title. Ratliff was 33 years old with a record of 25-8, and Murphy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was coming off a loss. Murphy stopped Ratliff via KO in the 4th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 4th round.

  2. 8. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Jeff Lampkin via KO

    On November 17, 1988 Alfonso Ratliff fought Jeff Lampkin for the vacant IBF USBA Title heavyweight title. Ratliff was 32 years old with a record of 25-7, and Lampkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lampkin stopped Ratliff via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 5th round.

  3. 7. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Gary Mason via KO

    On February 3, 1988 Alfonso Ratliff faced Gary Mason. Ratliff was 31 years old with a record of 23-6, and Mason was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on a 2-fight losing streak. Mason stopped Ratliff via TKO in the 6th round. Lasted into the 6th round.

  4. 6. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Magne Havnå via points decision

    On January 15, 1988 Alfonso Ratliff faced Magne Havnå. Ratliff was 31 years old with a record of 23-5, and Havnå was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was coming off a loss. Ratliff lost via points decision. Went the distance with Havnå.

  5. 5. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Patrick Lumumba via unanimous decision

    On October 16, 1987 Alfonso Ratliff faced Patrick Lumumba. Ratliff was 31 years old with a record of 23-4, and Lumumba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ratliff lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lumumba.

  6. 4. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Mike Tyson via KO

    On September 6, 1986 Alfonso Ratliff faced Mike Tyson. Ratliff was 30 years old with a record of 21-3, and Tyson was 20 with a record of 26-0. Ratliff was coming off a win and Tyson was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Ratliff via TKO in the 2nd round.

  7. 3. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Bernard Benton via unanimous decision

    On September 21, 1985 Alfonso Ratliff defended his WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles against Bernard Benton. Ratliff was 29 years old with a record of 20-2, and Benton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ratliff lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Benton.

  8. 2. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Pinklon Thomas via KO

    On March 26, 1983 Alfonso Ratliff faced Pinklon Thomas. Ratliff was 27 years old with a record of 16-1, and Thomas was 25 with a record of 20-0-1. Ratliff was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thomas stopped Ratliff via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.

  9. 1. Alfonso Ratliff loses to Tim Witherspoon via KO

    On December 5, 1981 Alfonso Ratliff faced Tim Witherspoon. Ratliff was 25 years old with a record of 13-0, and Witherspoon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ratliff was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Witherspoon stopped Ratliff via TKO in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.