Tracy Harris Patterson

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]

Tracy Harris Patterson
Born
Tracy Harris

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

Amateur career

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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

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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

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73 fights63 wins8 losses
By knockout431
By decision207
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
73Draw63–8–2Mike Tidline ElTD4 (8)Sep 19, 2000Kahunaville Night Club, Wilmington, Delaware, US
72Loss63–8–1Scott HarrisonUD10Apr 29, 2000Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
71Win63–7–1Adam SalasUD8Jan 28, 2000The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
70Loss62–7–1Junior JonesMD10Nov 12, 1999Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
69Win62–6–1Russell JonesPTS10Jan 29, 1999Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
68Loss61–6–1Gregorio VargasTKO6 (12), 1:06Jul 11, 1998Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, USFor IBA super featherweight title
67Win61–5–1German CastroTKO1 (8), 3:08May 19, 1998Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US
66Win60–5–1Manuel ChavezTKO8 (10), 2:21Dec 20, 1997Country Club, Reseda, California, US
65Win59–5–1Rudy ZavalaUD10Sep 23, 1997Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US
64Win58–5–1Ricardo VazquezKO3 (10)Jun 21, 1997War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, US
63Loss57–5–1Arturo GattiUD12Feb 22, 1997Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USFor IBF super featherweight title
62Win57–4–1Jose AponteTKO10 (10), 1:57Dec 6, 1996Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
61Win56–4–1Joseph FigueroaPTS10Jul 25, 1996Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, US
60Win55–4–1Harold WarrenUD10Apr 14, 1996Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US
59Loss54–4–1Arturo GattiUD12Dec 15, 1995Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USLost IBF super featherweight title
58Win54–3–1Bruno RabanalesKO7 (10)Oct 26, 1995Marriott Ballroom, Hauppauge, New York, US
57Win53–3–1Eddie HopsonTKO2 (12), 1:37Jul 9, 1995Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, USWon IBF super featherweight title
56Win52–3–1Jose Luis MadridKO3 (?)Mar 29, 1995Lexington Avenue Armory, New York City, New York, US
55Win51–3–1Darryl PinckneyUD10Nov 29, 1994Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
54Loss50–3–1Hector Acero SánchezSD12Aug 26, 1994Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USLost WBC super bantamweight title
53Win50–2–1Richard DuranUD12Apr 9, 1994Reno Hilton, Goldwyn Ballroom, Reno, Nevada, USRetained WBC super bantamweight title
52Win49–2–1Steve YoungTKO5 (10), 2:13Jan 8, 1994Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, US
51Win48–2–1Daniel ZaragozaTKO7 (12), 2:07Sep 25, 1993Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, USRetained WBC super bantamweight title
50Win47–2–1Jesse BenavidesUD12Mar 13, 1993McCann Recreation Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, USRetained WBC super bantamweight title
49Draw46–2–1Daniel ZaragozaSD12Dec 5, 1992Palais des Sports, Berck-sur-Mer, FranceRetained WBC super bantamweight title
48Win46–2Manuel SantiagoUD10Sep 14, 1992Helsinki, Finland
47Win45–2Thierry JacobTKO2 (12), 0:50Jun 23, 1992Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York, USWon WBC super bantamweight title
46Win44–2Angel MayorTKO1 (10), 2:15Mar 11, 1992Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, US
45Win43–2Fernando RamosKO1 (10), 2:35Nov 15, 1991King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, US
44Win42–2Gerardo SanchezTKO4 (10)Aug 3, 1991Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, US
43Win41–2Francisco OrtizKO5 (10), 1:20May 31, 1991Kerhonkson, New York, US
42Win40–2Vidal TellezKO3 (10)Feb 4, 1991Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York, US
41Win39–2Alberto RendonTKO3 (10)Dec 21, 1990Sands Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
40Win38–2Julio BlancoTKO5 (10), 1:18Sep 27, 1990Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
39Win37–2Sammy RuizTKO3 (10), 1:13Jun 23, 1990Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, US
38Win36–2Carlos VergaraTKO4 (10), 1:25Jun 8, 1990Roberts Street High School, Canastota, New York, US
37Win35–2Kenny MitchellTKO8 (12)Apr 19, 1990Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, USRetained NABF super bantamweight title
36Win34–2George GarciaKO8 (12), 1:55Feb 8, 1990Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, USWon vacant NABF super bantamweight title
35Win33–2Lee CargleTKO3 (10)Nov 3, 1989Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
34Win32–2Jose Luis SotoUD10Sep 7, 1989Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
33Win31–2Rafael GandarillaTKO2 (10), 2:40Jul 6, 1989Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
32Loss30–2Steve CruzSD10May 14, 1989Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
31Win30–1Kim JacksonTKO7 (10)Apr 11, 1989Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, US
30Win29–1Allan MakitokiTKO4 (10)Feb 17, 1989Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
29Win28–1Robinson SanchezUD10Dec 2, 1988Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
28Win27–1Mario GonzalezKO2 (10)Oct 27, 1988Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US
27Win26–1Tony HernandezTKO1 (10)Oct 5, 1988JJ Whispers, Orlando, Florida, US
26Win25–1Ron ThomasTKO3 (10)Aug 13, 1988Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, US
25Win24–1Jay JamesTKO3 (10), 1:32Jun 4, 1988Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers, Florida, US
24Win23–1Bobby ThomasTKO2 (10), 1:57Apr 1, 1988Peony Park Ballroom, Omaha, Nebraska, US
23Win22–1Eddie JacksonKO5 (?)Feb 5, 1988Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, US
22Win21–1Jeff HannaKO3 (10), 2:13Jan 30, 1988Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, US
21Loss20–1Jeff FranklinUD10Oct 9, 1987Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
20Win20–0Victor GonzalesTKO4 (8)Aug 15, 1987Bally's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US
19Win19–0Silford AshbyKO2 (8), 1:18Jun 30, 1987Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
18Win18–0Sonny LongUD8Apr 24, 1987Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, US
17Win17–0Eugene SalazarTKO3 (6), 1:36Feb 6, 1987Country Club, Reseda, California, US
16Win16–0Karry AllenUD8Jan 16, 1987Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
15Win15–0Richard CampbellKO2 (8), 1:45Dec 13, 1986Sterling Coliseum, Sterling, Illinois, US
14Win14–0Felix CortezKO1 (6)Dec 2, 1986Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
13Win13–0Frederick HallTKO1 (8), 2:50Oct 31, 1986Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
12Win12–0Tom ElstonPTS6Jun 28, 1986Williamsport Area High School, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US
11Win11–0James WoodhousePTS6Jun 21, 1986Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
10Win10–0Ricky WestPTS6May 21, 1986Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US
9Win9–0Mike ParrazTKO1 (?)Mar 26, 1986Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US
8Win8–0Darrell JacobsUD6Mar 21, 1986Nassau Arena, Long Beach, New York, US
7Win7–0Walter CowansUD6Mar 1, 1986Continental Regency, Peoria, Illinois, US
6Win6–0Lamont BuchananTKO5 (6), 2:07Feb 12, 1986Tomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US
5Win5–0Darrell JacobsTKO4 (6), 2:54Jan 8, 1986Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
4Win4–0Mike BrownUD6Oct 30, 1985Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
3Win3–0Paul MooreKO1 (4), 1:38Sep 18, 1985Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
2Win2–0Paul MaysTKO1 (4), 0:38Jul 19, 1985Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US
1Win1–0Ray DoughtyUD4Jun 19, 1985Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, US

See also

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References

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  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
Vacant
Title last held by
Jesus Salud
NABF super bantamweight champion
February 8, 1990 – 1991
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Darryl Pinckney
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC super bantamweight champion
June 23, 1992 – August 26, 1994
Succeeded by
Preceded by IBF junior lightweight champion
July 9, 1995 – December 15, 1995
Succeeded by