Alfonso Ratliff
Career, Record, Stats
Alfonso Ratliff (Alonzo) is a 68-year-old retired American professional boxer. He is a former cruiserweight world champion. In a career spanning 8 years, 10 months, and 1 day, Ratliff amassed a record of 25-9, which includes 18 wins via KO.
Alfonso Ratliff's Boxing Career
Alfonso Ratliff was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. on February 18, 1956. He made his professional debut at the age of 24 years on August 25, 1980 against Jim Flynn. Ratliff defeated Flynn via 1st round KO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Ratliff became a world champion at the age of 29 after 21 professional fights. He challenged Carlos De León for the WBC cruiserweight title and defeated the champion via 12-round split decision, winning his first world title.
Ratliff's last fight was a 4th-round KO loss to Lee Roy Murphy at age 33, on June 26, 1989.
Some of Alfonso Ratliff's best fights have been against Carlos De León, Rickey Parkey, Elijah Tillery, Henry Sims, and Stanley Ross. For a complete list of Ratliff's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Alfonso Ratliff".
Ratliff has 9 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Alfonso Ratliff Losses".
Alfonso Ratliff's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
34 | Jun 26, 1989 | 33 |  Lee Roy Murphy | loss | KO 4 |
33 | Nov 17, 1988 | 32 | Jeff Lampkin | loss | TKO 5 |
32 | Aug 12, 1988 | 32 | Rickey Parkey | win | KO 7 |
31 | May 12, 1988 | 32 | Craig Bodzianowski | win | MD 10 |
30 | Feb 03, 1988 | 31 | Gary Mason | loss | TKO 6 |
29 | Jan 15, 1988 | 31 | Magne Havnå | loss | PTS 8 |
28 | Oct 16, 1987 | 31 | Patrick Lumumba | loss | UD 10 |
27 | Aug 11, 1987 | 31 | Henry Sims | win | TKO 9 |
26 | Apr 12, 1987 | 31 | Craig Bodzianowski | win | MD 10 |
25 | Sep 06, 1986 | 30 | 
Mike Tyson 20 26-0  | loss | TKO 2 |
24 | Jul 19, 1986 | 30 | Stanley Ross | win | RTD 5 |
23 | Sep 21, 1985 | 29 | Bernard Benton | loss | UD 12 |
22 | Jun 06, 1985 | 29 | Carlos De León | win | SD 12 |
21 | Dec 20, 1984 | 28 | James Dixon | win | RTD 5 |
20 | May 25, 1984 | 28 | Billy Joe Thomas | win | KO 2 |
19 | Nov 02, 1983 | 27 | Bashir Wadud | win | TKO 7 |
18 | Mar 26, 1983 | 27 | 
Pinklon Thomas 25 20-0-1 | loss | TKO 10 |
17 | Oct 05, 1982 | 26 | Henry Porter | win | TKO 6 |
16 | Jul 19, 1982 | 26 | Clayman Parker | win | KO 6 |
15 | Mar 13, 1982 | 26 | Elijah Tillery | win | UD 10 |
14 | Dec 05, 1981 | 25 | Tim Witherspoon | loss | TKO 7 |
13 | Oct 03, 1981 | 25 | Vernon Johnston | win | KO 2 |
12 | Aug 21, 1981 | 25 | Leroy Boone | win | UD 10 |
11 | Jul 27, 1981 | 25 | Henry Patterson | win | KO 2 |
10 | Jun 29, 1981 | 25 | Eddie Temple | win | KO 2 |
9 | Apr 16, 1981 | 25 | David Starkey | win | KO 2 |
8 | Apr 02, 1981 | 25 | James Dixon | win | UD 8 |
7 | Mar 09, 1981 | 25 | Baker Tinsley | win | KO 4 |
6 | Feb 22, 1981 | 25 | Stan Johnson | win | KO 2 |
5 | Jan 15, 1981 | 24 | Johnny Townsend | win | UD 8 |
4 | Nov 13, 1980 | 24 | Melvin Hosey | win | TKO 5 |
3 | Oct 09, 1980 | 24 | Charles Anderson Atlas | win | KO 1 |
2 | Sep 22, 1980 | 24 | Mike Chrun | win | TKO 2 |
1 | Aug 25, 1980 | 24 | Jim Flynn | win | KO 1 |