Rahman Ali

Rahman Ali
Statistics
Nickname(s) Rudy Clay
Rated at Heavyweight
Nationality American
Born July 18, 1943
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 18
Wins 14
Wins by KO 7
Losses 3
Draws 1
No contests 0

Rahman Ali (born Rudolph Valentino Clay; July 18, 1943) is an American former heavyweight boxer. He is the younger brother of Muhammad Ali.[1]

Biography

Rahman Ali is the son of Cassius Marcellus and Odessa Clay and is the younger brother of Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali).[2] Rahman and Muhammad started boxing in a Louisville, Kentucky amateur boxing league. While his brother went to the 1960 Olympics Rahman was not selected and remained amateur until February 25, 1964, the night his brother won one of his heavyweight titles over Sonny Liston. As a professional boxer Rahman won 14 bouts, lost 3, and had one draw. In his career he knocked out seven opponents and was himself knocked out once. After back to back losses ending with Rahman being knocked out by Jack O'Halloran he retired from professional boxing.[3]

Professional boxing record

14 Wins (7 knockouts, 7 decisions), 3 Losses (1 knockout, 2 decisions), 1 Draw [3]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 26-15-2 United States Jack O'Halloran KO 8 1972-09-13 United States San Diego, California
Loss 12-15-2 United States Roy Wallace PTS 10 1972-05-08 United States Niles, Ohio
Draw 4-3 United States Jasper Evans PTS 10 1972-01-22 United States Denver, Colorado
Win 13-16-1 United States Joe "Toy Block" Byrd TKO 4 1971-12-16 United States Kalamazoo, Michigan
Win 7-9-2 United States Harold "70's Version" Carter TKO 3 1971-10-27 United States O'Hare Port Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
Win 6-1 United States Larry Beilfuss TKO 2 1971-09-13 United States Milwaukee Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Win 18-10-1 Trinidad and Tobago Carl "Tank" Baker MD 10 1971-04-30 Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain
Win 5-1 Jamaica Peter Robinson TKO 2 1971-04-23 Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain
Win 14-24-2 Jamaica Stamford Harris PTS 10 1971-04-16 Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain
Win 0-3-1 Clement Greenidge PTS 10 1971-04-09 Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain
Loss 14-1-2 Republic of Ireland Danny McAlinden PTS 6 1971-03-08 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City
Win 1-12-1 United States Howard Darlington PTS 4 1970-12-07 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City
Win -- Hurricane Grant KO 3 1970-10-26 United States Atlanta City Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia
Win 2-2 United States Tommy Howard UD 10 1970-08-11 United States Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Win -- Fairchild Hope TKO 2 1966-02-11 The Bahamas Nassau
Win -- Buster Reed KO 2 1965-05-25 United States St. Dominic's Hall, Lewiston, Maine
Win 14-8-2 United States Levi Forte UD 10 1965-04-28 United States Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida
Win 4-2 United States Chip Johnson PTS 4 1964-02-25 United States Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida

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