Buster Drayton

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Buster Drayton (born March 2, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA), was a professional boxer in the Light Middleweight (154lb) division. Drayton turned pro in 1978 and won the Vacant IBF Light Middleweight Title with a 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 Title holder Julian Jackson, but was TKO'd in the 3rd. He retired in 1995 at the age of 43.

Preceded by Carlos Santos Vacated

IBF Light Middleweight boxing champion 4 Jun 1986–27 Jun 1987

Succeeded by Matthew Hilton

[edit] See also

• List of male boxers
• List of IBF world champions

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Buster Drayton from Boxrec