Cliff Couser

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Cliff Couser
Born
Clifford Eugene Couser

(1971-05-18) May 18, 1971 (age 52)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Black Bull, Twin Tyson
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins26
Wins by KO14
Losses22
Draws2
No contests2

Clifford Couser (born May 18, 1971) is a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "The Black Bull" and often "Twin Tyson" for his resemblance to Mike Tyson, Couser fought several contenders from his era. Couser has also claimed numerous times to be the half brother of Mike Tyson.

Professional career[edit]

Couser turned pro in 1993 and has beaten notable fighters, such as James "Quick" Tillis, Jorge Luis Gonzalez and Monte Barrett.

His career peak was 25–10, until he lost to former light Heavyweight and Heavyweight champion Michael Moorer and went 1-11 after that. He has won the Utah State Heavyweight title and also the North American Heavyweight titles.

Outside the Ring[edit]

Couser played Mike Tyson in the HBO film Don King: Only in America. He has a son by the name of Sky Christopher King who resides in Rosedale, Mississippi and a daughter by the name of Shae Moore who lives in Las Vegas.

Professional boxing record[edit]

26 Wins (14 knockouts), 22 Losses, 2 Draws, 2 No Contests[1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 26-22-2
2 NC
United States Billy Zumbrun KO 4 (8) 21/01/2012 United States Eccles Conference Center, Ogden, Utah
Loss 26-21-2
2 NC
United States Joe Hanks KO 1 (6) 10/02/2010 United States Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
Loss 26-20-2
2 NC
Australia John Hopoate TKO 4 (8) 20/03/2009 United States Manly Leagues Club, Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia
Loss 26-19-2
2 NC
United States Travis Kauffman KO 1 (6) 07/02/2009 United States Honda Center, Anaheim, California
Loss 26-18-2
2 NC
Australia Solomon Haumono UD 8 27/08/2008 United States E.G. Whitlam Recreation Center, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
Loss 26-17-2
2 NC
United States Cedric Boswell TKO 2 (8) 12/07/2008 United States Bernie Robbins Stadium, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss 26-16-2
2 NC
United States Johnnie White UD 8 28/06/2008 United States Waveland Event Center, Waveland, Mississippi
Loss 26-15-2
2 NC
United States Chris Arreola TKO 1 (10) 09/02/2008 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California Couser was originally hurt by a left hand at 0:52 into the 1st round and after a barrage attack by Arreola, Couser halfway turned his back and took a knee. At this referee, Jerry Cantu waved an end to the bout.
Loss 26-14-2
2 NC
United States Monte Barrett TKO 2 (6) 06/12/2007 United States Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York Barrett was working from the outside with counter shots. Couser was knocked down once in the 2nd round by a barrage of punches.
Loss 26-13-2
2 NC
United States Tony Thompson TKO 2 (10) 27/09/2007 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California
Win 26-12-2
2 NC
United States Monte Barrett TKO 2 (10) 07/07/2007 United States Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Loss 25-12-2
2 NC
United States Rob Calloway TKO 2 (10) 10/05/2007 United States Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss 25-11-2
2 NC
United States Michael Moorer KO 1 (10) 09/12/2006 United States Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win 25-10-2
2 NC
United States Troy Beets TKO 4 (10) 07/04/2006 United States Kessler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi Won NAMA North American Heavyweight title.
NC 24-10-2
2 NC
United States Andrew Greeley ND 5 (10) 08/07/2005 United States Hancock County Civic Center, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Loss 24-10-2
1 NC
Ukraine Volodymyr Vyrchys TKO 5 (12) 26/06/2004 Ukraine Zviozdniy Hall, Feodosia, Ukraine Won IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title. Couser down in rounds 2, 3 and 5.
Loss 24-9-2
1 NC
United States Malcolm Tann DQ 1 (8) 11/07/2003 United States Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California Couser was disqualified in round 1 for slamming Tann & attempting to hit him while he was on the mat.
Win 24-8-2
1 NC
United States Karl Evans TKO 3 (8) 09/05/2003 United States Lakeside Casino, Osceola, Iowa
Loss 23-8-2
1 NC
United States Lance Whitaker KO 5 (10) 13/10/2002 United States Silver Star Casino, Choctaw, Mississippi
Win 23-7-2
1 NC
Ukraine Vladyslav Andreyev TKO 5 (8) 16/02/2002 Ukraine Sport Palace "Druzhba", Donetsk, Ukraine
Win 22-7-2
1 NC
United States James Johnson KO 2 (8) 06/12/2001 United States Adam's Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri
Loss 21-7-2
1 NC
United States Willie Chapman PTS 10 21/09/2001 Uzbekistan Sport Palace Yunusabad, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Win 21-6-2
1 NC
United States Anthony Moore UD 10 29/03/2001 United States Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California
Loss 20-6-2
1 NC
United States Clifford Etienne TKO 3 (10) 09/09/2000 United States Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia For vacant NABF Heavyweight title. Etienne was badly hurt in the 2nd round by an overhand right. Couser was badly hurt by many punches, and the referee stop the contest in the 3rd round (2:13).
Win 20-5-2
1 NC
Cuba Jorge Luis Gonzalez TKO 3 (10) 05/08/2000 United States Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi Gonzalez down twice in the 1st round and down again in the 3rd round. Gonzalez received a warning in Round 2 for leaning on Couser. The fight was stopped by referee Raymond White as Gonzalez was taking big shots and heading to the canvas again.
Win 19-5-2
1 NC
United States Dale Crowe UD 10 11/06/2000 United States Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma
Win 18-5-2
1 NC
United States Bradley Rone UD 8 12/05/2000 United States Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win 17-5-2
1 NC
United States Rodney McSwain UD 8 10/02/2000 United States Harrah's Casino, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Loss 16-5-2
1 NC
United States Wesley Martin PTS 8 22/04/1999 United States Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss 16-4-2
1 NC
Mexico Mike Sedillo SD 8 07/03/1999 United States Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona
Win 16-3-2
1 NC
United States Everett Martin UD 10 01/10/1998 United States Harrah's Casino, St. Louis, Missouri
Win 15-3-2
1 NC
United States Lorenzo Boyd KO 4 (10) 11/06/1998 United States Harrah's Casino, Kansas City, Missouri
Win 14-3-2
1 NC
United States Derrick Roddy KO 2 (6) 23/04/1998 United States Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win 13-3-2
1 NC
United States Gary Tompkins PTS 6 21/11/1997 United States Richmond, Virginia
Win 12-3-2
1 NC
United States Bomani Parker PTS 10 28/10/1997 United States Orléans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Win 11-3-2
1 NC
United States Frankie Hines KO 2 (8) 16/10/1997 United States Norfolk, Virginia
Win 10-3-2
1 NC
United States Kevin Smalls KO 1 (6) 16/08/1997 United States Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina
NC 9-3-2
1 NC
United States Keith McMurray NC 9 (10) 10/05/1997 United States St. George, Utah For USA Utah State Heavyweight title.
Win 9-3-2 United States James Tillis TKO 6 (10) 30/08/1996 United States Quay Centennial Building, Vancouver, Washington
Win 8-3-2 United States Marco Dickson PTS 6 22/04/1996 United States Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Win 7-3-2 United States Marco Dickson PTS 6 18/03/1996 United States Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Loss 6-3-2 United States Carlos Monroe PTS 6 12/02/1996 United States Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California
Win 6-2-2 United States Craig Brinson KO 1 (6) 11/12/1995 United States Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California
Draw 5-2-2 United States John Bray PTS 6 15/09/1995 United States Las Vegas
Win 5-2-1 United States Krishna Wainwright PTS 4 09/05/1995 United States Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas
Loss 4-2-1 United States Jeff Williams PTS 6 24/05/1994 United States Robinsonville, Mississippi
Win 4-1-1 United States Ken Kirkwood PTS 6 01/04/1994 United States St. Louis
Loss 3-1-1 United States Brian LaSpada PTS 6 02/02/1994 United States Las Vegas
Win 3-0-1 Chris Walker KO 3 (6) 24/01/1994 United States St. Louis
Win 2-0-1 United States Lopez McGee KO 1 (4) 20/11/1993 United States Columbia, Missouri
Win 1-0-1 United States Ray Kipping PTS 4 27/09/1993 United States St. Louis
Draw 0-0-1 United States Ron Williams PTS 4 31/07/1993 United States Davenport, Iowa

References[edit]

  1. ^ "BoxRec – Cliff Couser".

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