Cliff Couser
| Cliff Couser | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Clifford Eugene Couser |
| Nickname(s) | The Black Bull, Twin Tyson |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Born |
May 18, 1971 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 52 |
| Wins | 26 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 22 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 2 |
Clifford Couser (born May 18, 1971) is a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "The Black Bull" and often "Twin Tyson" for his resemblance to Mike Tyson, Couser fought several contenders from his era. Couser has also claimed a numerous times to be the half brother of Mike Tyson.
Professional career
Couser turned pro in 1993 and has been beaten by Clifford Etienne, Lance Whitaker, Malcolm Tann, Vladimir Virchis and Michael Moorer.
He has beaten a few notable fighters, such as James Tillis, Jorge Luis Gonzalez and Monte Barrett.
Cliff was slated box in England for the first time on November 27, 2009 against Dave Clarke in a European Boxing Federation show. The fight was to have taken place in Yeovil, Somerset.However, it never materialised.
He was supposed to fight against Mike "White Tiger" English but was replaced by Dave Clarke but the bout never materialized.
Couser has gone 0-9 in his last eight fights with the losses coming to Solomon Haumono, Cedric Boswell, Chris Arreola, Tony Thompson, John Hopoate, Monte Barrett, Travis Kauffman and Johnnie White.
Despite his now mediocre record, Couser is a respectable and dangerous veteran, often known for his big left hooks and a technically sound fighting style.
He has won the Utah State Heavyweight title and also the North American Heavyweight titles.
Recent
Couser has lost his past 9 fights, which can be questionable, as many of those fights he showed no passion and was seemingly choosing a comfortable spot on the canvas to lie on. His career peak was 25-10, until he lost to former light Heavyweight and Heavyweight champion Michael Moorer and went 1-11 after that.
Outside the Ring
Couser played Mike Tyson in the HBO film, Don King: Only in America. Also, he has a son by the name of Sky Christopher King, who resides in Rosedale, Mississippi, and a daughter by the name of Shae Moore, who lives in Las Vegas.
Professional boxing record
| 26 Wins (14 knockouts), 22 Losses, 2 Draws, 2 No Contests | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 26-22-2 2 NC |
Billy Zumbrun |
KO | 4 (8) | 21/01/2012 | Eccles Conference Center, Ogden, Utah, United States |
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| Loss | 26-21-2 2 NC |
Joe Hanks |
KO | 1 (6) | 10/02/2010 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, United States |
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| Loss | 26-20-2 2 NC |
 John Hopoate |
TKO | 4 (8) | 20/03/2009 | Manly Leagues Club, Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Loss | 26-19-2 2 NC |
Travis Kauffman |
KO | 1 (6) | 07/02/2009 | Honda Center, Anaheim, California, United States |
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| Loss | 26-18-2 2 NC |
Solomon Haumono |
UD | 8 | 27/08/2008 | E.G. Whitlam Recreation Center, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Loss | 26-17-2 2 NC |
Cedric Boswell |
TKO | 2 (8) | 12/07/2008 | Bernie Robbins Stadium, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
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| Loss | 26-16-2 2 NC |
Johnnie White |
UD | 8 | 28/06/2008 | Waveland Event Center, Waveland, Mississippi, United States |
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| Loss | 26-15-2 2 NC |
Chris Arreola |
TKO | 1 (10) | 09/02/2008 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States |
Couser was originally hurt by a left hand at 0:52 into the 1st round and after a barrage attack by Arreola, Couser halfway turned his back and took a knee. At this referee, Jerry Cantu waved an end to the bout. |
| Loss | 26-14-2 2 NC |
Monte Barrett |
TKO | 2 (6) | 06/12/2007 | Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York, United States |
Barrett was working from the outside with counter shots. Couser was knocked down once in the 2nd round by a barrage of punches. |
| Loss | 26-13-2 2 NC |
Tony Thompson |
TKO | 2 (10) | 27/09/2007 | Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, New York, United States |
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| Win | 26-12-2 2 NC |
Monte Barrett |
TKO | 2 (10) | 07/07/2007 | Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States |
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| Loss | 25-12-2 2 NC |
Rob Calloway |
TKO | 2 (10) | 10/05/2007 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
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| Loss | 25-11-2 2 NC |
Michael Moorer |
KO | 1 (10) | 09/12/2006 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, United States |
|
| Win | 25-10-2 2 NC |
Troy Beets |
TKO | 4 (10) | 07/04/2006 | Kessler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
Won NAMA North American Heavyweight title. |
| NC | 24-10-2 2 NC |
Andrew Greeley |
ND | 5 (10) | 08/07/2005 | Hancock County Civic Center, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, United States |
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| Loss | 24-10-2 1 NC |
 Volodymyr Vyrchys |
TKO | 5 (12) | 26/06/2004 | Zviozdniy Hall, Feodosia, Ukraine |
Won IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title. Couser down in rounds 2, 3 and 5. |
| Loss | 24-9-2 1 NC |
Malcolm Tann |
DQ | 1 (8) | 11/07/2003 | Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, United States |
Couser was disqualified in round 1 for slamming Tann & attempting to hit him while he was on the mat. |
| Win | 24-8-2 1 NC |
Karl Evans |
TKO | 3 (8) | 09/05/2003 | Lakeside Casino, Osceola, Iowa, United States |
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| Loss | 23-8-2 1 NC |
Lance Whitaker |
KO | 5 (10) | 13/10/2002 | Silver Star Casino, Choctaw, Mississippi, United States |
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| Win | 23-7-2 1 NC |
Vladyslav Andreyev |
TKO | 5 (8) | 16/02/2002 | Sport Palace “Druzhba”, Donetsk, Ukraine |
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| Win | 22-7-2 1 NC |
James Johnson |
KO | 2 (8) | 06/12/2001 | Adam’s Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
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| Loss | 21-7-2 1 NC |
Willie Chapman |
PTS | 10 | 21/09/2001 |  Sport Palace Yunusabad, Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
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| Win | 21-6-2 1 NC |
Anthony Moore |
UD | 10 | 29/03/2001 | Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, United States |
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| Loss | 20-6-2 1 NC |
Clifford Etienne |
TKO | 3 (10) | 09/09/2000 | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, United States |
For vacant NABF Heavyweight title. Etienne was badly hurt in the 2nd round by an overhand right. Couser was badly hurt by many punches, and the referee stop the contest in the 3rd round (2:13). |
| Win | 20-5-2 1 NC |
 Jorge Luis Gonzalez |
TKO | 3 (10) | 05/08/2000 | Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, United States |
Gonzalez down twice in the 1st round and down again in the 3rd round. Gonzalez received a warning in Round 2 for leaning on Couser. The fight was stopped by referee Raymond White as Gonzalez was taking big shots and heading to the canvas again. |
| Win | 19-5-2 1 NC |
Dale Crowe |
UD | 10 | 11/06/2000 | Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma, United States |
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| Win | 18-5-2 1 NC |
Bradley Rone |
UD | 8 | 12/05/2000 | Adam’s Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
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| Win | 17-5-2 1 NC |
Rodney McSwain |
UD | 8 | 10/02/2000 | Harrah's Casino, Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States |
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| Loss | 16-5-2 1 NC |
Wesley Martin |
PTS | 8 | 22/04/1999 | Adam’s Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
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| Loss | 16-4-2 1 NC |
 Mike Sedillo |
SD | 8 | 07/03/1999 | Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
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| Win | 16-3-2 1 NC |
Everett Martin |
UD | 10 | 01/10/1998 | Harrah's Casino, St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
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| Win | 15-3-2 1 NC |
Lorenzo Boyd |
KO | 4 (10) | 11/06/1998 | Harrah's Casino, Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
|
| Win | 14-3-2 1 NC |
Derrick Roddy |
KO | 2 (6) | 23/04/1998 | Adam’s Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
|
| Win | 13-3-2 1 NC |
Gary Tompkins |
PTS | 6 | 21/11/1997 | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
|
| Win | 12-3-2 1 NC |
Bomani Parker |
PTS | 10 | 28/10/1997 | Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
|
| Win | 11-3-2 1 NC |
Frankie Hines |
KO | 2 (8) | 16/10/1997 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
|
| Win | 10-3-2 1 NC |
Kevin Smalls |
KO | 1 (6) | 16/08/1997 | Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States |
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| NC | 9-3-2 1 NC |
Keith McMurray |
NC | 9 (10) | 10/05/1997 | St. George, Utah, United States |
For USA Utah State Heavyweight title. |
| Win | 9-3-2 | James Tillis |
TKO | 6 (10) | 30/08/1996 | Quay Centennial Building, Vancouver, Washington, United States |
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| Win | 8-3-2 | Marco Dickson |
PTS | 6 | 22/04/1996 | Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, United States |
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| Win | 7-3-2 | Marco Dickson |
PTS | 6 | 18/03/1996 | Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California, United States |
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| Loss | 6-3-2 | Carlos Monroe |
PTS | 6 | 12/02/1996 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, United States |
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| Win | 6-2-2 | Craig Brinson |
KO | 1 (6) | 11/12/1995 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, United States |
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| Draw | 5-2-2 | John Bray |
PTS | 6 | 15/09/1995 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 5-2-1 | Krishna Wainwright |
PTS | 4 | 09/05/1995 | Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Loss | 4-2-1 | Jeff Williams |
PTS | 6 | 24/05/1994 | Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States |
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| Win | 4-1-1 | Ken Kirkwood |
PTS | 6 | 01/04/1994 | St. Louis, Mississippi, United States |
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| Loss | 3-1-1 | Brian LaSpada |
PTS | 6 | 02/02/1994 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 3-0-1 | Chris Walker | KO | 3 (6) | 24/01/1994 | St. Louis, Mississippi, United States |
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| Win | 2-0-1 | Lopez McGee |
KO | 1 (4) | 20/11/1993 | Columbia, Mississippi, United States |
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| Win | 1-0-1 | Ray Kipping |
PTS | 4 | 27/09/1993 | St. Louis, Mississippi, United States |
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| Draw | 0-0-1 | Ron Williams |
PTS | 4 | 31/07/1993 | Davenport, Iowa, United States |
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