Alfonso Ratliff

Alfonso Ratliff, born February 18, 1956, is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 1989 and held the WBC and The Ring cruiserweight titles in 1985. As an amateur he won the Chicago Golden Gloves title in 1980 and a decision against Mitch Green in intercity competition. He turned professional in 1980 and won the WBC and lineal cruiserweight titles with a decision over Carlos De León in 1985, then lost the belt in his first defense to Bernard Benton by decision the same year. In September 1986 he was stopped in the second round by Mike Tyson, and he retired in 1989 after a TKO loss to Lee Roy Murphy. He was later coaching at the Harvey Boxing Club in Harvey, Illinois.