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Charles Murray (boxer)

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Charles Murray
Born (1968-08-18) August 18, 1968 (age 56)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Natural
Statistics
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins44
Wins by KO26
Losses9

Charles Murray (born August 18, 1968 in Rochester, New York, United States) is a retired American boxer who boxed at light welterweight.

Career

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Murray was the 1987 United States Amateur Lightweight champion. Known as "The Natural", Murray turned pro in 1989 & compiled a record of 20-0 before being upset by veteran Terrence Alli.[1] He would rebound from the loss & go on to win the vacant IBF light welterweight title with a decision win over Rodney Moore in 1993. He defended the title twice before losing it in 1994 to Jake Rodriguez via a majority decision. After the loss to Rodriguez, Murray quickly drifted from championship status to journeyman. He never challenged for a major title again and hasn't fought since 2004.

Professional boxing record

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53 fights 44 wins 9 losses
By knockout 26 2
By decision 18 7
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
53 Loss 44–9 Darien Ford UD 6 (6) 2004-07-28 Frontier Field, Rochester, New York, U.S.
52 Loss 44–8 Robert Frazier UD 10 (10) 2003-04-17 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S.
51 Loss 44–7 Alfredo Cuevas TKO 7 (10) 2002-04-19 Black Orchid Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
50 Loss 44–6 Larry Marks UD 10 (10) 2000-11-24 JFK High School, Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
49 Win 44–5 Gary Richardson TKO 4 (10) 2000-09-28 ESL Center, Rochester, New York, U.S.
48 Win 43–5 Samuel Harvey TKO 8 (10) 2000-05-11 ESL Center, Rochester, New York, U.S.
47 Win 42–5 Ed Griffin UD 10 (10) 1999-04-30 Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
46 Win 41–5 Rick Edson KO 1 (8) 1998-10-01 Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
45 Loss 40–5 Alfonso Sanchez TKO 3 (10) 1997-09-19 Ballys Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
44 Win 40–4 Israel Cardona SD 10 (10) 1997-05-25 The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
43 Loss 39–4 Ray Oliveira UD 12 (12) 1997-04-15 South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S. Lost NABF light welterweight title
42 Win 39–3 Livingstone Bramble UD 10 (10) 1997-03-01 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
41 Win 38–3 Benji Singleton TKO 5 (10) 1996-09-25 Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
40 Win 37–3 Jake Rodríguez TKO 7 (12) 1996-06-25 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S. Retained NABF light welterweight title
39 Win 36–3 Tony Lopez UD 12 (12) 1996-03-26 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S. Retained NABF light welterweight title
38 Win 35–3 Reggie Green TKO 2 (12) 1995-10-10 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S. Won vacant NABF light welterweight title
37 Win 34–3 Fitz Vanderpool KO 6 (10) 1995-07-15 Silver Stadium, Rochester, New York, U.S.
36 Win 33–3 Jimmy Deoria UD 10 (10) 1995-02-11 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S.
35 Loss 32–3 Ray Oliveira UD 10 (10) 1994-10-05 Merv Griffin's Resorts, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34 Win 32–2 Lyndon Walker UD 10 (10) 1994-07-28 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
33 Loss 31–2 Jake Rodríguez MD 12 (12) 1994-02-13 Ballys Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Lost IBF light welterweight title
32 Win 31–1 Courtney Hooper RTD 5 (12) 1993-11-19 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained IBF light welterweight title
31 Win 30–1 Juan Laporte UD 12 (12) 1993-07-24 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF light welterweight title
30 Win 29–1 Rodney Moore UD 12 (12) 1993-05-15 Trump Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won IBF light welterweight title
29 Win 28–1 Tony Martin UD 10 (10) 1993-04-08 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 Juan Ramon Cruz KO 2 (?) 1992-12-05 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27 Win 26–1 Jerry Smith TKO 5 (10) 1992-09-11 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26 Win 25–1 Sammy Fuentes UD 10 (10) 1992-07-16 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
25 Win 24–1 Alberto Alcaraz KO 9 (10) 1992-02-08 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24 Win 23–1 Livingstone Bramble UD 10 (10) Dec 13, 1991 Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
23 Win 22–1 Manuel Salas TKO 3 (10) 1991-09-25 Waterloo Village, Stanhope, New Jersey, U.S.
22 Win 21–1 Carlos Bates KO 1 (10) 1991-07-25 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
21 Loss 20–1 Terrence Alli SD 12 (12) 1991-05-12 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S. For NABF light welterweight title
20 Win 20–0 Bernard Gray TKO 6 (10) 1991-04-04 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 David Taylor UD 12 (12) 1991-01-13 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Retained USBA light welterweight title
18 Win 18–0 Micky Ward UD 12 (12) 1990-10-18 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S. Won vacant USBA light welterweight title
17 Win 17–0 Salvador Villa KO 1 (8) 1990-08-18 Bally's, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Alfredo Rojas KO 4 (10) 1990-07-15 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Robert Guy TKO 7 (10) 1990-05-31 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Elvis Perez TKO 3 (10) 1990-05-03 Quality Inn Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, New Jersey, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Clarence Coleman KO 1 (8) 1990-03-16 Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Arturo Lozano KO 3 (6) 1990-03-02 Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Charles Duffy UD 6 (6) 1990-02-18 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Howard Stewart UD 8 (8) 1989-11-14 South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Francisco Mesquita Pereira TKO 6 (8) 1989-10-20 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Dwayne Peterson UD 4 (4) 1989-09-12 South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Joseph Alexander UD 6 (6) 1989-08-15 South Mountain Arena, West Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Frank Vasquez KO 2 (6) 1989-07-16 Harrah's, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Troy Smith TKO 3 (4) 1989-06-20 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 David Levi UD 4 (4) 1989-05-16 Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jose Luis Sanchez TKO 1 (4) 1989-04-25 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Benjamin Quintero TKO 2 (4) 1989-03-25 Hilton Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Martin Vargas TKO 4 (4) 1989-02-28 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Personal life

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Murray has six children, Marquis Rashaad, Kennedy B.,Tehilyah Lyric, Chase “Prince”, Kendrick, and Ava. Murray was married on August 16, 2008, in addition a step-son Nyles Goodwin.

Boxing trainer

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Murray now trains boxers, and has trained Jerson Ravelo amongst other professional fighters.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Alli upsets junior welterweight Murray". United Press International. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
  2. ^ "Charles Murray, trainer, hears cheers of different kind". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Vince Phillips
U.S. lightweight champion
1987
Next:
Romallis Ellis
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Loreto Garza
USBA light welterweight champion
October 18, 1990 – 1991
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Darryl Tyson
Vacant
Title last held by
Jaime Balboa
NABF light welterweight champion
October 10, 1995 – April 15, 1997
Succeeded by
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Pernell Whitaker
IBF light welterweight champion
May 15, 1993 – February 13, 1994
Succeeded by