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Bernard Benton

Bernard Benton held the WBC and The Ring cruiserweight world titles between 1985 and 1986.

World title bouts
2
Record in world title bouts (won–lost)
1–1
World titles held
2
Longest world title reign (The Ring cruiserweight, 1985–1986)
6 months

World title reigns and bouts

Jan 1985 – Jan 1987

CruiserweightWBC
The Ring
1985age 27Aprage 28JulOct1986Aprage 29JulOct1987
198519861987

WonLostDrawn or no contest

Timeline of world title events

  1. 1986

  2. The Ring magazine rates Bernard Benton No. 8 at cruiserweight in its annual ratings

  3. Carlos De Leon beats Bernard Benton via majority decision 12/12

    Cruiserweight · WBC and The Ring

  4. 1985

  5. The Ring magazine rates Bernard Benton the cruiserweight champion in its annual ratings

  6. Bernard Benton beats Alfonzo Ratliff via unanimous decision 12/12

    Cruiserweight · WBC and The Ring

  7. 1984

  8. The Ring magazine rates Bernard Benton No. 10 at cruiserweight in its annual ratings