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Ray Austin
Born (1970-10-31) October 31, 1970 (age 53)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Rainman
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins29
Wins by KO18
Losses10
Draws5

Ray Austin (born October 31, 1970) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the IBF and IBO heavyweight titles in 2007.

Professional career

Austin has drawn with other notable heavyweights Lance Whitaker, Larry Donald, and Sultan Ibragimov. Austin is also known for his TKO victory over Jo el Scott, the final professional bout for Scott.

In 2007, Austin was promoted to the International Boxing Federation's mandatory challenger due to his draw with Sultan Ibragimov. He challenged Wladimir Klitschko on March 10, 2007, and lost at 1:23 in the second round by technical knockout.

Austin also competed in Cedric Kushner's Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament, "Fistful of Dollars", but lost.

Austin most recently defeated Domonic Jenkins, Andrew Golota and Julius Long.

In his most recent fight in a WBC Title Eliminator on October 31, 2009, against DaVarryl Williamson who he defeated by fourth round technical knockout after knocking him down as Williamson got up the referee stops the fight.

Professional boxing record

44 fights 29 wins 10 losses
By knockout 18 6
By decision 11 3
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
44 Draw 29–10–5 Rydell Booker SD 6 11 Nov 2021 Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
43 Loss 29–10–4 Ivan Dychko TKO 3 (6), 1:48 10 May 2019 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
42 Loss 29–9–4 Robert Alfonso UD 6 15 Feb 2019 Tuscaloosa Rivermarket, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S.
41 Loss 29–8–4 Gerald Washington KO 4 (10), 1:45 16 Jul 2016 Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
40 Loss 29–7–4 Andy Ruiz Jr. RTD 4 (8), 3:00 14 May 2016 Sportsman Lodge, Studio City, California, U.S. For NABF heavyweight title
39 Win 29–6–4 Earl Ladson UD 6 21 Feb 2014 Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
38 Loss 28–6–4 Bermane Stiverne TKO 10 (12), 0:43 25 Jun 2011 Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. For vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title
37 Loss 28–5–4 Odlanier Solís DQ 10 (12), 2:59 17 Dec 2010 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S. Austin disqualified for hitting after the bell
36 Win 28–4–4 DaVarryl Williamson TKO 4 (12), 2:37 31 Oct 2009 Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35 Win 27–4–4 Julius Long UD 8 14 Feb 2009 BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
34 Win 26–4–4 Andrew Golota RTD 1 (12), 3:00 7 Nov 2008 Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, China Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title
33 Win 25–4–4 Domonic Jenkins UD 8 27 Sep 2008 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
32 Loss 24–4–4 Wladimir Klitschko KO 2 (12), 1:23 10 Mar 2007 SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany For IBF and IBO heavyweight titles
31 Draw 24–3–4 Sultan Ibragimov SD 12 28 Jul 2006 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
30 Win 24–3–3 Jeremy Bates TKO 2 (10), 1:17 1 Apr 2006 Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
29 Win 23–3–3 Owen Beck SD 12 3 Sep 2005 Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title
28 Draw 22–3–3 Larry Donald MD 12 30 Apr 2005 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title
27 Win 22–3–2 Ken Murphy UD 6 25 Jun 2004 Knights of Columbus Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
26 Win 21–3–2 Gilbert Martinez TKO 4 (6), 2:48 17 May 2004 Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
25 Win 20–3–2 Willie Williams TD 5 (6), 0:23 6 Mar 2004 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. Unanimous TD after Austin cut from accidental foul
24 Win 19–3–2 Jo el Scott TKO 8 (10), 3:00 26 Aug 2003 Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
23 Win 18–3–2 Sedreck Fields SD 8 9 May 2003 Bally's Park Place Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Draw 17–3–2 Zuri Lawrence MD 10 15 Feb 2003 Flamingo Hilton, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 17–3–1 Francis Royal TKO 3 (6), 0:29 29 Sep 2002 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.
20 Draw 16–3–1 Lance Whitaker SD 10 13 Apr 2002 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
19 Win 16–3 Gary Winmon UD 5 30 Jan 2002 Level Nightclub, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
18 Loss 15–3 Attila Levin TKO 9 (10), 0:30 20 Jul 2001 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
17 Win 15–2 Fai Falamoe TKO 4 (6), 1:38 28 Apr 2001 Civic Center, La Porte, Indiana, U.S.
16 Loss 14–2 Harold Sconiers UD 6 2 Nov 2000 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Ramon Hayes TKO 1 (6), 2:08 14 Sep 2000 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 Tim Noble TKO 2 (6) 27 Apr 2000 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Ron McCarthy PTS 6 24 Feb 2000 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Ronnie Smith TKO 4 (4), 1:38 13 Jan 2000 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Ron Guerrero TKO 6 (6), 0:26 12 Dec 1999 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Cisse Salif KO 4 (6) 7 Oct 1999 Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
9 Win 8–1 Zibielee Kimbrough TKO 1, 2:25 10 Sep 1999 Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 7–1 Grant Cudjoe UD 4 13 Aug 1999 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.
7 Win 6–1 Charles Young KO 1 (6) 3 Jun 1999 Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Mike Bradley TKO 1 (4), 1:37 3 Apr 1999 UAW Hall, Lima, Ohio, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Kevin Wilson TKO 1, 2:39 19 Mar 1999 Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Zibielee Kimbrough TKO 1 (6) 4 Mar 1999 Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.
3 Loss 2–1 Lincoln Luke TKO 2 22 Jan 1999 Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Wesley Smith PTS 4 9 Sep 1998 Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Charles Hatcher PTS 4 10 Jul 1998 Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

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Sporting positions Regional boxing titles New title WBC–USNBC heavyweight champion 3 Sep 2005 – Jul 2007Vacated VacantTitle next held byDuncan Dokiwari VacantTitle last held byJoe Mesi WBC–USNBC heavyweight champion 7 Nov 2008 – Jun 2009Vacated VacantTitle next held byDerric Rossy
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