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Buster Drayton

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Buster Drayton
Drayton at a fight card in 2012
Born
Moses Buster Drayton

(1952-03-02)March 2, 1952
DiedNovember 20, 2022(2022-11-20) (aged 70)
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights57
Wins40
Wins by KO28
Losses15
Draws1
No contests1

Moses Buster Drayton (March 2, 1952 – November 20, 2022) was an American boxer who won the IBF world title at light middleweight (154lb). Drayton turned pro in 1978 and won the vacant IBF light middleweight title with a decision win over Carlos Santos in 1986. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Matthew Hilton the following year. In 1988 he took on WBA light middleweight titleholder Julian Jackson, but was defeated via TKO in the third round. He retired in 1995 at the age of 43.

Military service

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Drayton joined the United States Marines during 1972, later rising to the rank of Sergeant. During 2016, he was honored for his service by the National Federation of Black Veterans.[1]

Return to the ring

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Drayton returned to the ring in an exhibition in 2012. Drayton, aged 57, returned on January 28, 2012, in an exhibition in Philadelphia against former Philadelphia police officer Floyd 'Sugar Boy' Richards on the undercard of Dhafir Smith versus Quinton Rankin. Drayton and Richards both worked as Police Officers for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Phila VA Medical Center. Buster Drayton won the IBF title by 15-round decision at the Meadowlands over Carlos Santos in 1986. He lost it to 26-0 Matthew Hilton at The Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1987. The South Philadelphia's fighter's final professional record was 40-15-1, with 28 kayos. In terms of longevity in the ring, Drayton was nine years younger in 2012 than The Galveston Giant, legendary former World Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who last appeared in a charity exhibition for U.S. War Bonds at age 66 in 1945. Also, former Junior Welterweight champion Saoul Mamby fought a professional bout at age 60 in 2008, but lost his comeback attempt by ten-round decision.

Personal life and death

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Drayton died on November 20, 2022, at the age of 70.[2]

Professional boxing record

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57 fights 40 wins 15 losses
By knockout 28 3
By decision 12 12
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
57 Loss 40–15–1 (1) United States Derrick Rolon UD 12 10 Jun 1995 United States Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. For IBF USBA North Atlantic Middleweight Title
56 Win 40–14–1 (1) United States Jose Vera PTS 6 3 Nov 1994 United States Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
55 Win 39–14–1 (1) United States Robert Harris TKO 4 14 Aug 1993 United States Old Orchard Beach, Maine, U.S.
54 Win 38–14–1 (1) United States Gary Smith TKO 3 18 Nov 1992 United States Sanford, North Carolina, U.S.
53 Win 37–14–1 (1) United States Eric Mustafa Cole TKO 8 26 Jun 1992 United States Lombardo's, Randolph, Massachusetts, U.S.
52 Win 36–14–1 (1) United States Jose Vera PTS 8 22 May 1992 United States Oaks Banquet Hall, Agawam, Massachusetts, U.S.
51 Loss 35–14–1 (1) United States Eric Holland UD 10 28 Aug 1991 United States Original Sports Bar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
50 Win 35–13–1 (1) United States Gary Jones UD 8 11 May 1991 Canada Regina Agridome, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
49 Loss 34–13–1 (1) Colombia Brinatty Maquilon TKO 8 5 Oct 1989 United States The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
48 Win 34–12–1 (1) United States Darryl Fromm UD 10 28 Sep 1989 United States Finky's Country Showplace, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
47 Loss 33–12–1 (1) United States Terry Norris UD 12 28 Mar 1989 United States Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For NABF light-middleweight title
46 Loss 33–11–1 (1) United States Virgin Islands Julian Jackson TKO 3 30 Jul 1988 United States Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For WBA light-middleweight title
45 Win 33–10–1 (1) United States Leroy Jones TKO 4 5 Dec 1987 United States The Col Ballroom, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
44 Loss 32–10–1 (1) Canada Matthew Hilton UD 15 27 Jun 1987 Canada Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Lost IBF light-middleweight title
43 Win 32–9–1 (1) France Said Skouma TKO 10 27 Mar 1987 France Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France Retained IBF light-middleweight title
42 Win 31–9–1 (1) Mexico Juan Alonso Villa KO 2 28 Feb 1987 France Vincennes, France
41 Win 30–9–1 (1) United States Davey Moore TKO 10 24 Aug 1986 France La Pinede, Juan-les-Pins, France Retained IBF light-middleweight title
40 Win 29–9–1 (1) United States Benito Fernandez TKO 6 20 Jun 1986 France Paris, France
39 Win 28–9–1 (1) Puerto Rico Carlos Santos MD 15 4 Jun 1986 United States Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. Won IBF light-middleweight title
38 Win 27–9–1 (1) United States Sam Leonard TKO 5 4 Apr 1986 United States Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37 Win 26–9–1 (1) United States Bruce Jackson TKO 5 22 Jan 1986 United States Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Win 25–9–1 (1) United States John Jarvis TKO 6 14 Sep 1985 United States Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
35 Win 24–9–1 (1) United States Dennis Johnson TKO 10 10 Jun 1985 United States Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.
34 Loss 23–9–1 (1) United States James Kinchen PTS 10 14 Apr 1985 United Kingdom York Hall, Bethnal Green, England, U.K.
33 Win 23–8–1 (1) United States Thomas Smith UD 10 14 Feb 1985 United States Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
32 Win 22–8–1 (1) United States Tony Harrison TKO 10 28 Nov 1984 United States Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31 Win 21–8–1 (1) United States Terry Holmes TKO 1 26 Sep 1984 United States Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
30 Win 20–8–1 (1) United States Gary Coates TKO 4 25 Jun 1984 United States Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
29 Win 19–8–1 (1) United Kingdom Mark Kaylor TKO 7 13 May 1984 United Kingdom Empire Pool, Wembley, England, U.K.
28 Win 18–8–1 (1) United Kingdom Jimmy Cable KO 1 11 Apr 1984 United Kingdom Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, England, U.K.
27 Win 17–8–1 (1) South Africa Gregory Clark TKO 2 28 Jan 1984 South Africa Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
26 Loss 16–8–1 (1) United States Fred Hutchings PTS 10 2 Oct 1983 United States Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton, California, U.S.
52 Loss 16–7–1 (1) United States Mario Maldonado SD 10 1 Sep 1983 United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Win 16–6–1 (1) Argentina Patricio Diaz PTS 10 9 Jun 1983 United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Win 15–6–1 (1) United States Clinton Jackson TKO 2 12 May 1983 United States Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.
22 Win 14–6–1 (1) United States David Plowden UD 8 12 Apr 1983 United States Sheraton Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
21 Loss 13–6–1 (1) South Africa Bushy Bester PTS 10 5 Feb 1983 South Africa Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Loss 13–5–1 (1) Italy Sumbu Kalambay PTS 8 30 Oct 1982 Italy Teatro Ariston, Sanremo, Italy
19 Win 13–4–1 (1) United States Bruce Johnson TKO 9 31 Jul 1982 United States Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
18 Win 12–4–1 (1) United States Duane Thomas TKO 7 29 Apr 1982 United States Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
17 Loss 11–4–1 (1) United States Lindell Holmes PTS 10 7 Mar 1982 United States Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
16 Win 11–3–1 (1) United States Dan Snyder PTS 8 17 Jan 1982 United States Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 10–3–1 (1) United States DC Walker KO 2 23 Dec 1981 United States Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
14 Win 9–3–1 (1) United States Tyrone Demby PTS 6 25 Jul 1981 United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Loss 8–3–1 (1) United States Mario Maldonado PTS 8 14 Jun 1981 United States Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Loss 8–2–1 (1) United States Mark Holmes UD 6 7 Feb 1981 United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 8–1–1 (1) United States Dan Snyder TKO 4 24 Jan 1981 United States Martin Luther King Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10 Loss 7–1–1 (1) United States Kevin Perry TKO 3 6 Nov 1980 United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 NC 7–0–1 (1) United States Curtis Taylor NC 8 1 Oct 1980 United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Win 7–0–1 United States Bill Harrington TKO 2 9 Aug 1980 United States Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 6–0–1 United States Clifford Smith TKO 1 18 Oct 1979 United States Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 Win 5–0–1 United States Julius Spell PTS 4 20 Sep 1979 United States Alan B. Shepard Civic Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
5 Win 4–0–1 United States Jesse Carter KO 6 30 Aug 1979 United States Alan B. Shepard Civic Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
4 Win 3–0–1 United States Bob Saxton TKO 1 3 Jul 1979 United States Steel Pier Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3 Win 2–0–1 United States Frank Moore KO 3 31 May 1979 United States Dome, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
2 Win 1–0–1 United States Jesse Carter PTS 6 14 Dec 1978 United States Dome, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
1 Draw 0–0–1 United States Charles Carey PTS 4 9 Nov 1978 United States Dome, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "National Federation of Black Veterans Honors a Homegrown Hero". 11 November 2016.
  2. ^ "FORMER JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMP BUSTER DRAYTON DIES AT AGE 70". The Ring magazine. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
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Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Carlos Santos
IBF Light Middleweight champion
June 4, 1986 – June 27, 1987
Succeeded by