Ray Austin

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American boxer

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United States of America

Athlete Boxer

Work field

Sports

Gender

Male

Star sign

ScorpioPeople who share this birthday

Birth

31 October 1970 People who share this birthday

Place of birth

Cleveland, USA

Age

53 years

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Biography

Ray Austin (born October 31, 1970) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the IBF and IBO heavyweight titles in 2007.

Professional career

Austin has drawn with other notable heavyweights Lance Whitaker, Larry Donald, and Sultan Ibragimov. Austin is also known for his TKO victory over Jo el Scott, the final professional bout for Scott.

In 2007, Austin was promoted to the International Boxing Federation's mandatory challenger due to his draw with Sultan Ibragimov. He challenged Wladimir Klitschko on March 10, 2007, and lost at 1:23 in the second round by technical knockout.

Austin also competed in Cedric Kushner's Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament, "Fistful of Dollars", but lost.

Austin most recently defeated Domonic Jenkins, Andrew Golota and Julius Long.

In his most recent fight in a WBC Title Eliminator on October 31, 2009, against DaVarryl Williamson who he defeated by fourth round technical knockout after knocking him down as Williamson got up the referee stops the fight.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
43 fights	29 wins	10 losses
By knockout	18	6
By decision	11	3
By disqualification	0	1
Draws	4

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
43	Loss	29–10–4	Ivan Dychko	TKO	3 (6), 1:48	10 May 2019	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
42	Loss	29–9–4	Robert Alfonso	UD	6	15 Feb 2019	Tuscaloosa Rivermarket, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
41	Loss	29–8–4	Gerald Washington	KO	4 (10), 1:45	16 Jul 2016	Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
40	Loss	29–7–4	Andy Ruiz Jr.	RTD	4 (8), 3:00	14 May 2016	Sportsman Lodge, Studio City, California, U.S.	For NABF heavyweight title
39	Win	29–6–4	Earl Ladson	UD	6	21 Feb 2014	Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
38	Loss	28–6–4	Bermane Stiverne	TKO	10 (12), 0:43	25 Jun 2011	Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S.	For vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title
37	Loss	28–5–4	Odlanier Solís	DQ	10 (12), 2:59	17 Dec 2010	American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.	Austin disqualified for hitting after the bell
36	Win	28–4–4	DaVarryl Williamson	TKO	4 (12), 2:37	31 Oct 2009	Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35	Win	27–4–4	Julius Long	UD	8	14 Feb 2009	BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
34	Win	26–4–4	Andrew Golota	RTD	1 (12), 3:00	7 Nov 2008	Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, China	Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title
33	Win	25–4–4	Domonic Jenkins	UD	8	27 Sep 2008	Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
32	Loss	24–4–4	Wladimir Klitschko	KO	2 (12), 1:23	10 Mar 2007	SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany	For IBF and IBO heavyweight titles
31	Draw	24–3–4	Sultan Ibragimov	SD	12	28 Jul 2006	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
30	Win	24–3–3	Jeremy Bates	TKO	2 (10), 1:17	1 Apr 2006	Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
29	Win	23–3–3	Owen Beck	SD	12	3 Sep 2005	Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.	Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title
28	Draw	22–3–3	Larry Donald	MD	12	30 Apr 2005	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
27	Win	22–3–2	Ken Murphy	UD	6	25 Jun 2004	Knights of Columbus Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
26	Win	21–3–2	Gilbert Martinez	TKO	4 (6), 2:48	17 May 2004	Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
25	Win	20–3–2	Willie Williams	TD	5 (6), 0:23	6 Mar 2004	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.	Unanimous TD after Austin was cut from an accidental foul
24	Win	19–3–2	Jo el Scott	TKO	8 (10), 3:00	26 Aug 2003	Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
23	Win	18–3–2	Sedreck Fields	SD	8	9 May 2003	Bally's Park Place Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22	Draw	17–3–2	Zuri Lawrence	MD	10	15 Feb 2003	Flamingo Hilton, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21	Win	17–3–1	Francis Royal	TKO	3 (6), 0:29	29 Sep 2002	Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
20	Draw	16–3–1	Lance Whitaker	SD	10	13 Apr 2002	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
19	Win	16–3	Gary Winmon	UD	5	30 Jan 2002	Level Nightclub, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
18	Loss	15–3	Attila Levin	TKO	9 (10), 0:30	20 Jul 2001	Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17	Win	15–2	Fai Falamoe	TKO	4 (6), 1:38	28 Apr 2001	Civic Center, La Porte, Indiana, U.S.
16	Loss	14–2	Harold Sconiers	UD	6	2 Nov 2000	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15	Win	14–1	Ramon Hayes	TKO	1 (6), 2:08	14 Sep 2000	Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14	Win	13–1	Tim Noble	TKO	2 (6)	27 Apr 2000	Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
13	Win	12–1	Ron McCarthy	PTS	6	24 Feb 2000	Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
12	Win	11–1	Ronnie Smith	TKO	4 (4), 1:38	13 Jan 2000	Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
11	Win	10–1	Ron Guerrero	TKO	6 (6), 0:26	12 Dec 1999	Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
10	Win	9–1	Cisse Salif	KO	4 (6)	7 Oct 1999	Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
9	Win	8–1	Zibielee Kimbrough	TKO	1, 2:25	10 Sep 1999	Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
8	Win	7–1	Grant Cudjoe	UD	4	13 Aug 1999	Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
7	Win	6–1	Charles Young	KO	1 (6)	3 Jun 1999	Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
6	Win	5–1	Mike Bradley	TKO	1 (4), 1:37	3 Apr 1999	UAW Hall, Lima, Ohio, U.S.
5	Win	4–1	Kevin Wilson	TKO	1, 2:39	19 Mar 1999	Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
4	Win	3–1	Zibielee Kimbrough	TKO	1 (6)	4 Mar 1999	Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
3	Loss	2–1	Lincoln Luke	TKO	2	22 Jan 1999	Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Wesley Smith	PTS	4	9 Sep 1998	Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Charles Hatcher	PTS	4	10 Jul 1998	Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Who is Ray Austin?

Ray Austin is an American professional boxer. He was born on December 14, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio. He competed as a heavyweight boxer and had a successful career in the sport.

What is Ray Austin's boxing record?

Ray Austin had a professional boxing record of 29 wins, 7 losses, and 4 draws. He had a total of 18 knockouts throughout his career.

Did Ray Austin ever fight for a world title?

Yes, Ray Austin fought for a world title on two occasions. He challenged Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF heavyweight title in March 2007 but lost via technical knockout in the second round. He also fought for the vacant WBO heavyweight title in November 2007 but lost to Sultan Ibragimov via majority decision.

What were some notable victories in Ray Austin's career?

Some notable victories in Ray Austin's career include his wins against DaVarryl Williamson, with whom he won the NABA heavyweight title, and Obed Sullivan. He also defeated Lance Whitaker, who was previously undefeated, in a 2005 bout.

When did Ray Austin retire from boxing?

Ray Austin officially retired from boxing in 2012 after his fight against Kali Meehan. He had a professional career that spanned more than 15 years, from 1997 to 2012.

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