Tracy Harris Patterson
Born
Tracy Harris

(1964-12-26) December 26, 1964 (age 59)
Grady, Alabama, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesCaesar
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (166 cm)
Reach67+1⁄2 in (171 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights73
Wins63
Wins by KO43
Losses8
Draws1

Tracy Harris Patterson (born on December 26, 1964) is an American former boxer who became a two weight world champion. Born Tracy Harris in Grady, Alabama, he is the adopted son of former Golden Gloves and world heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, turned Golden Gloves success into a solid pro career. He won the WBC super bantamweight title with a two-round TKO of Thierry Jacob and defended the title for two years before losing the belt to Hector Acero-Sanchez in 1994. He later won the IBF super featherweight title against Eddie Hopson in 1995. Patterson retired in 2001 with a pro record of 63–8–2.[1]

Amateur career

As an amateur, Patterson won two New York Golden Gloves Championships. Patterson won both the 1984 119 lbs. Open Championship and the 1985 125 lbs. Open Championship. Patterson trained at the Huguenot Boys Club in New Paltz, New York by his adoptive father, former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, a two-time Golden Gloves winner.[2]

Professional career

Patterson turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC super bantamweight title in 1992 with a TKO over Thierry Jacob. Tracy and his father Floyd are the first father and son to win world titles in boxing.[3] He defended the title four times before losing the belt to Hector Acero Sánchez in 1994. In 1995 he captured the IBF super featherweight title by TKO'ing Eddie Hopson, but lost the belt later in the year when defending against Arturo Gatti.[4] In 1997 he rematched Gatti, but again lost a decision.[5] He retired in 2001 after a draw with a career record of 63–8–2.[1][6]


Professional boxing record

73 fights 63 wins 8 losses
By knockout 43 1
By decision 20 7
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
73 Draw 63–8–2 Mike Tidline El TD 4 (8) Sep 19, 2000 Kahunaville Night Club, Wilmington, Delaware, US
72 Loss 63–8–1 Scott Harrison UD 10 Apr 29, 2000 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
71 Win 63–7–1 Adam Salas UD 8 Jan 28, 2000 The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
70 Loss 62–7–1 Junior Jones MD 10 Nov 12, 1999 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
69 Win 62–6–1 Russell Jones PTS 10 Jan 29, 1999 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
68 Loss 61–6–1 Gregorio Vargas TKO 6 (12), 1:06 Jul 11, 1998 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, US For IBA super featherweight title
67 Win 61–5–1 German Castro TKO 1 (8), 3:08 May 19, 1998 Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
66 Win 60–5–1 Manuel Chavez TKO 8 (10), 2:21 Dec 20, 1997 Country Club, Reseda, California, US
65 Win 59–5–1 Rudy Zavala UD 10 Sep 23, 1997 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US
64 Win 58–5–1 Ricardo Vazquez KO 3 (10) Jun 21, 1997 War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, US
63 Loss 57–5–1 Arturo Gatti UD 12 Feb 22, 1997 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US For IBF super featherweight title
62 Win 57–4–1 Jose Aponte TKO 10 (10), 1:57 Dec 6, 1996 Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
61 Win 56–4–1 Joseph Figueroa PTS 10 Jul 25, 1996 Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, US
60 Win 55–4–1 Harold Warren UD 10 Apr 14, 1996 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US
59 Loss 54–4–1 Arturo Gatti UD 12 Dec 15, 1995 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US Lost IBF super featherweight title
58 Win 54–3–1 Bruno Rabanales KO 7 (10) Oct 26, 1995 Marriott Ballroom, Hauppauge, New York, US
57 Win 53–3–1 Eddie Hopson TKO 2 (12), 1:37 Jul 9, 1995 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, US Won IBF super featherweight title
56 Win 52–3–1 Jose Luis Madrid KO 3 (?) Mar 29, 1995 Lexington Avenue Armory, New York City, New York, US
55 Win 51–3–1 Darryl Pinckney UD 10 Nov 29, 1994 Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
54 Loss 50–3–1 Hector Acero Sánchez SD 12 Aug 26, 1994 Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US Lost WBC super bantamweight title
53 Win 50–2–1 Richard Duran UD 12 Apr 9, 1994 Reno Hilton, Goldwyn Ballroom, Reno, Nevada, US Retained WBC super bantamweight title
52 Win 49–2–1 Steve Young TKO 5 (10), 2:13 Jan 8, 1994 Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, US
51 Win 48–2–1 Daniel Zaragoza TKO 7 (12), 2:07 Sep 25, 1993 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US Retained WBC super bantamweight title
50 Win 47–2–1 Jesse Benavides UD 12 Mar 13, 1993 McCann Recreation Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US Retained WBC super bantamweight title
49 Draw 46–2–1 Daniel Zaragoza SD 12 Dec 5, 1992 Palais des Sports, Berck-sur-Mer, France Retained WBC super bantamweight title
48 Win 46–2 Manuel Santiago UD 10 Sep 14, 1992 Helsinki, Finland
47 Win 45–2 Thierry Jacob TKO 2 (12), 0:50 Jun 23, 1992 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York, US Won WBC super bantamweight title
46 Win 44–2 Angel Mayor TKO 1 (10), 2:15 Mar 11, 1992 Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, US
45 Win 43–2 Fernando Ramos KO 1 (10), 2:35 Nov 15, 1991 King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, US
44 Win 42–2 Gerardo Sanchez TKO 4 (10) Aug 3, 1991 Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, US
43 Win 41–2 Francisco Ortiz KO 5 (10), 1:20 May 31, 1991 Kerhonkson, New York, US
42 Win 40–2 Vidal Tellez KO 3 (10) Feb 4, 1991 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York, US
41 Win 39–2 Alberto Rendon TKO 3 (10) Dec 21, 1990 Sands Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
40 Win 38–2 Julio Blanco TKO 5 (10), 1:18 Sep 27, 1990 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
39 Win 37–2 Sammy Ruiz TKO 3 (10), 1:13 Jun 23, 1990 Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, US
38 Win 36–2 Carlos Vergara TKO 4 (10), 1:25 Jun 8, 1990 Roberts Street High School, Canastota, New York, US
37 Win 35–2 Kenny Mitchell TKO 8 (12) Apr 19, 1990 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US Retained NABF super bantamweight title
36 Win 34–2 George Garcia KO 8 (12), 1:55 Feb 8, 1990 Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, US Won vacant NABF super bantamweight title
35 Win 33–2 Lee Cargle TKO 3 (10) Nov 3, 1989 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
34 Win 32–2 Jose Luis Soto UD 10 Sep 7, 1989 Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
33 Win 31–2 Rafael Gandarilla TKO 2 (10), 2:40 Jul 6, 1989 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
32 Loss 30–2 Steve Cruz SD 10 May 14, 1989 Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
31 Win 30–1 Kim Jackson TKO 7 (10) Apr 11, 1989 Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
30 Win 29–1 Allan Makitoki TKO 4 (10) Feb 17, 1989 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
29 Win 28–1 Robinson Sanchez UD 10 Dec 2, 1988 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
28 Win 27–1 Mario Gonzalez KO 2 (10) Oct 27, 1988 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US
27 Win 26–1 Tony Hernandez TKO 1 (10) Oct 5, 1988 JJ Whispers, Orlando, Florida, US
26 Win 25–1 Ron Thomas TKO 3 (10) Aug 13, 1988 Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, US
25 Win 24–1 Jay James TKO 3 (10), 1:32 Jun 4, 1988 Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers, Florida, US
24 Win 23–1 Bobby Thomas TKO 2 (10), 1:57 Apr 1, 1988 Peony Park Ballroom, Omaha, Nebraska, US
23 Win 22–1 Eddie Jackson KO 5 (?) Feb 5, 1988 Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, US
22 Win 21–1 Jeff Hanna KO 3 (10), 2:13 Jan 30, 1988 Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, US
21 Loss 20–1 Jeff Franklin UD 10 Oct 9, 1987 Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
20 Win 20–0 Victor Gonzales TKO 4 (8) Aug 15, 1987 Bally's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US
19 Win 19–0 Silford Ashby KO 2 (8), 1:18 Jun 30, 1987 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
18 Win 18–0 Sonny Long UD 8 Apr 24, 1987 Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, US
17 Win 17–0 Eugene Salazar TKO 3 (6), 1:36 Feb 6, 1987 Country Club, Reseda, California, US
16 Win 16–0 Karry Allen UD 8 Jan 16, 1987 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
15 Win 15–0 Richard Campbell KO 2 (8), 1:45 Dec 13, 1986 Sterling Coliseum, Sterling, Illinois, US
14 Win 14–0 Felix Cortez KO 1 (6) Dec 2, 1986 Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
13 Win 13–0 Frederick Hall TKO 1 (8), 2:50 Oct 31, 1986 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
12 Win 12–0 Tom Elston PTS 6 Jun 28, 1986 Williamsport Area High School, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US
11 Win 11–0 James Woodhouse PTS 6 Jun 21, 1986 Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
10 Win 10–0 Ricky West PTS 6 May 21, 1986 Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US
9 Win 9–0 Mike Parraz TKO 1 (?) Mar 26, 1986 Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US
8 Win 8–0 Darrell Jacobs UD 6 Mar 21, 1986 Nassau Arena, Long Beach, New York, US
7 Win 7–0 Walter Cowans UD 6 Mar 1, 1986 Continental Regency, Peoria, Illinois, US
6 Win 6–0 Lamont Buchanan TKO 5 (6), 2:07 Feb 12, 1986 Tomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US
5 Win 5–0 Darrell Jacobs TKO 4 (6), 2:54 Jan 8, 1986 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
4 Win 4–0 Mike Brown UD 6 Oct 30, 1985 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
3 Win 3–0 Paul Moore KO 1 (4), 1:38 Sep 18, 1985 Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
2 Win 2–0 Paul Mays TKO 1 (4), 0:38 Jul 19, 1985 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
1 Win 1–0 Ray Doughty UD 4 Jun 19, 1985 Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, US

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Abadsidis, Savas (December 6, 2017). "Knock Out!". HuffPost. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  2. ^ Berger, First (March 13, 1986). "BOXERS LOOK AT GOLDEN GLOVES AS FIRST ROUND TO GREATNESS". The New York Times. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  3. ^ "Patterson Wins Title With Knockout". Los Angeles Times. June 24, 1992. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  4. ^ Cummings, D. L. (December 16, 1995). "Shocked Patterson Loses By A Decision". Daily News. New York. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  5. ^ Kowalick, Vince (December 20, 1997). "Patterson Still Trying to Find Way on His Own". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  6. ^ "Tracy Harris Patterson Visits Hall". International Boxing Hall of Fame. August 6, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2018.

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Sporting positions Regional boxing titles VacantTitle last held byJesus Salud NABF super bantamweight champion February 8, 1990 – 1991Vacated VacantTitle next held byDarryl Pinckney World boxing titles Preceded byThierry Jacob WBC super bantamweight champion June 23, 1992 – August 26, 1994 Succeeded byHector Acero Sánchez Preceded byEddie Hopson IBF junior lightweight champion July 9, 1995 – December 15, 1995 Succeeded byArturo Gatti
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