Murray Sutherland

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Murray Sutherland (born April 10, 1954 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish boxer in the super middleweight division.

Better known as "David", Sutherland turned professional in 1977 and in 1981 challenged WBC Light Heavyweight Title holder Matthew Saad Muhammad, but lost by KO in the 9th round. The following year he took on WBA Light Heavyweight Title holder Michael Spinks but lost via TKO. In 1984 he captured the Vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title with a decision win over Ernie Singletary. He lost the belt in his first defense to Chong Pal Park. He retired in 1986 after being KO'd by Lindell Holmes.

Preceded by Inaugural Title

IBF Super Middleweight Champion 28 March 1984–22 July 1984

Succeeded by Chong Pal Park

[edit] See also

• List of male boxers

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Murray Sutherland from Boxrec