Murray Sutherland
Born (1953-04-10) 10 April 1953 (age 70)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Other namesScottish Express
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights62
Wins47
Wins by KO39
Losses14
Draws1

Murray Sutherland (born 10 April 1953 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former boxer who fought in the Super middleweight division. He was boxing's inaugural, lineal and first undisputed world Super-Middleweight champion, having won the inaugural IBF's version in 1984.

Professional career

Sutherland turned professional in 1977 and compiled a record of 27–5 before facing WBC light heavyweight champion Matthew Saad Muhammad, for the world title. Sutherland would go on to lose via a controversial 9th round stoppage.[1] He would get a second opportunity at a world title a year later, this time unsuccessfully challenging WBA light heavyweight champion Michael spinks.[2] Sutherland would get yet another shot at a world title in 1984 & this time would be on the winning side, outpointing Ernie Singletary to win the inaugural IBF super middleweight world title.[3]

Professional boxing record

62 fights 47 wins 14 losses
By knockout 39 7
By decision 8 7
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
62 Loss 47–14–1 Lindell Holmes TKO 3 (12) 25 February 1986 Premier Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S. Lost USBA Super Middleweight Title
61 Win 47–13–1 Mike Hyman KO 2 (10) 15 November 1985 Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
60 Loss 46–13–1 Bobby Czyz UD 10 (10) 26 July 1985 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
59 Win 46–12–1 Lloyd Richardson KO 3 (?) 31 May 1985 Wheeling, West Virginia, U.S.
58 Win 45–12–1 Robert Pew TKO 2 (12) 1 March 1985 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained USBA Super Middleweight Title
57 Win 44–12–1 Lenny Edwards TKO 3 (10) 9 February 1985 McMoran Arena, Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.
56 Win 43–12–1 Wilford Scypion TKO 12 (12) 8 December 1984 Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Won USBA Super Middleweight Title
55 Win 42–12–1 Joe Byrd Jr. TKO 3 (10) 24 October 1984 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
54 Loss 41–12–1 Park Chong-pal KO 11 (15) 22 July 1984 Jangchung Arena, Seoul, South Korea Lost IBF super middleweight title
53 Win 41–11–1 Ernie Singletary UD 15 (15) 28 March 1984 Harrah's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won inaugural IBF super middleweight title
52 Win 40–11–1 Joe Brewer KO 2 (10) 24 February 1984 Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
51 Loss 39–11–1 James Kinchen UD 10 (10) 19 November 1983 Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
50 Win 39–10–1 Alex Ramos UD 10 (10) 13 September 1983 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Loss 38–10–1 Thomas Hearns UD 10 (10) 10 July 1983 Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
48 Win 38–9–1 Jean-Marie Emebe TKO 9 (10) 27 May 1983 Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
47 Win 37–9–1 Johnny Heard KO 5 (?) 5 March 1983 Bay City, Michigan, U.S.
46 Draw 36–9–1 Robbie Sims SD 10 (10) 4 February 1983 DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
45 Loss 36–9 J. B. Williamson MD 10 (10) 10 December 1982 Caesars Palace Sports Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
44 Win 36–8 Mario Maldonado SD 10 (10) 23 November 1982 Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
43 Win 35–8 Fred Reed KO 1 (?) 21 October 1982 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
42 Win 34–8 Tony Mundine UD 10 (10) 6 September 1982 Festival Hall, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
41 Win 33–8 Ron Ayers KO 2 (?) 12 August 1982 Bay City, Michigan, U.S.
40 Win 32–8 Gonzalo Montes TKO 7 (?) 24 July 1982 Astro Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
39 Loss 31–8 Eddie Davis TKO 6 (12) 11 June 1982 Caesars Palace Outdoor Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost USBA Light Heavyweight Title
38 Loss 31–7 Michael Spinks TKO 8 (15) 11 April 1982 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For WBA World Light Heavyweight Title
37 Win 31–6 Chris Wells KO 1 (10) 13 February 1982 Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
36 Win 30–6 Henry Sims TKO 9 (10) 15 December 1981 McCormick Inn, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
35 Win 29–6 Darnell Hayes KO 1 (10) 9 September 1981 Civic Center, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
34 Win 28–6 James Williams UD 12 (12) 29 July 1981 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. Retained USBA Light Heavyweight Title
33 Loss 27–6 Matthew Saad Muhammad KO 9 (15) 25 April 1981 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For WBC and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
32 Win 27–5 Fred Brown TKO 6 (10) 27 February 1981 Civic Center, Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
31 Win 26–5 Rocky Mack KO 3 (10) 13 February 1981 Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
30 Win 25–5 John Beverage KO 1 (?) 5 December 1980 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
29 Win 24–5 Pablo Paul Ramos UD 12 (12) 25 October 1980 Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. Won USBA Light Heavyweight Title
28 Win 23–5 Phil Wade KO 3 (?) 4 October 1980 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
27 Win 22–5 Joey Butcher KO 1 (?) 13 September 1980 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
26 Win 21–5 John Cox KO 2 (?) 12 September 1980 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
25 Win 20–5 Stanley Scott KO 2 (?) 15 August 1980 Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
24 Win 19–5 Benny Mitchell KO 3 (?) 11 August 1980 Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
23 Win 18–5 Johnny Townsend TKO 6 (10) 1 August 1980 Saint Albert High School Gym, Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
22 Win 17–5 Greg Payne TKO 6 (10) 19 July 1980 Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
21 Loss 16–5 Michael Spinks UD 10 (10) 4 May 1980 Concord Resort Hotel, Kiamesha Lake, New York, U.S.
20 Win 16–4 Eddie Smith KO 4 (?) 13 April 1980 Huntington, Indiana, U.S.
19 Win 15–4 Don Addison TKO 4 (10) 8 March 1980 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
18 Win 14–4 Julius Noble TKO 4 (10) 1 February 1980 International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
17 Win 13–4 Al Bell TKO 2 (8) 17 January 1980 Municipal Auditorium, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
16 Win 12–4 Jose Gutierrez KO 2 (?) 2 January 1980 Bay City, Michigan, U.S.
15 Win 11–4 Al Bolden PTS 10 (10) 9 December 1979 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
14 Win 10–4 Karl Zurheide TKO 2 (10) 9 November 1979 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
13 Loss 9–4 Richie Kates UD 10 (10) 21 July 1979 Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
12 Win 9–3 Harold Riggins TKO 2 (10) 4 March 1979 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
11 Win 8–3 Rick Jester KO 1 (6) 31 January 1979 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
10 Win 7–3 Bill Hollis TKO 3 (8) 4 December 1978 Civic Center, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 6–3 Gary Alexander UD 8 (8) 17 October 1978 Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
8 Win 5–3 Zach Page KO 3 (?) 29 September 1978 McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
7 Win 4–3 Harold Riggins KO 6 (6) 27 May 1978 Civic Centre, Brantford, Ontario, Canada
6 Win 3–3 Ivy Cory TKO 2 (4) 5 May 1978 Ballenger Field House, Flint, Michigan, U.S.
5 Loss 2–3 Dwight Davison KO 4 (?) 21 April 1978 Roma's, Livonia, Michigan, U.S.
4 Win 2–2 Gus Turner TKO 4 (6) 5 April 1978 Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
3 Win 1–2 Tony Curovic TKO 3 (6) 1 February 1978 Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
2 Loss 0–2 Willie Featherstone TKO 3 (6) 17 January 1978 St. Lawrence Market, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 Loss 0–1 Kevin Downey UD 6 (6) 18 August 1977 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

See also

References

  1. ^ McGowen, Deane (26 April 1981). "Saad Keeps Crown on Disputed Knockout". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Unbeaten Spinks Dispatches Outclassed Challenger in 8th". The Washington Post. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  3. ^ "After two unsuccessful tries at the world's light heavyweight..." United Press International. Retrieved 7 April 2023.

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Sporting positions Regional boxing titles VacantTitle last held byJerry Martin USBA light Heavyweight Champion 25 October 1980 – 11 June 1982 Succeeded byEddie Davis New title USBA super middleweight Champion 8 December 1984 – 25 February 1986 Succeeded byLindell Holmes World boxing titles Inaugural champion IBF super middleweight champion 28 March 1984 – 22 July 1984 Succeeded byPark Chong-pal
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