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Clifford Couser (born May 18, 1971) is a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "The Black Bull" and often "Twin Tyson" for his resemblance to Mike Tyson, Couser fought several contenders from his era. Couser has also claimed numerous times to be the half brother of Mike Tyson.

Cliff Couser
Born
Clifford Eugene Couser

(1971-05-18) May 18, 1971 (age 53)
St. Louis, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Black Bull, Twin Tyson
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins26
Wins by KO14
Losses22
Draws2
No contests2

Professional career

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Couser turned pro in 1993 and has beaten notable fighters, such as James "Quick" Tillis, Jorge Luis Gonzalez and Monte Barrett.

His career peak was 25–10, until he lost to former light Heavyweight and Heavyweight champion Michael Moorer and went 1-11 after that. He has won the Utah State Heavyweight title and also the North American Heavyweight titles.

Outside the Ring

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Couser played Mike Tyson in the HBO film Don King: Only in America. He has a son by the name of Sky Christopher King who resides in Rosedale, Mississippi and a daughter by the name of Shae Moore who lives in Las Vegas.

Professional boxing record

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26 Wins (14 knockouts), 22 Losses, 2 Draws, 2 No Contests[1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 26-22-2
2 NC 		  Billy Zumbrun KO 4 (8) 21/01/2012   Eccles Conference Center, Ogden, Utah
Loss 26-21-2
2 NC 		  Joe Hanks KO 1 (6) 10/02/2010   Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California
Loss 26-20-2
2 NC 		  John Hopoate TKO 4 (8) 20/03/2009   Manly Leagues Club, Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia
Loss 26-19-2
2 NC 		  Travis Kauffman KO 1 (6) 07/02/2009   Honda Center, Anaheim, California
Loss 26-18-2
2 NC 		  Solomon Haumono UD 8 27/08/2008   E.G. Whitlam Recreation Center, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
Loss 26-17-2
2 NC 		  Cedric Boswell TKO 2 (8) 12/07/2008   Bernie Robbins Stadium, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Loss 26-16-2
2 NC 		  Johnnie White UD 8 28/06/2008   Waveland Event Center, Waveland, Mississippi
Loss 26-15-2
2 NC 		  Chris Arreola TKO 1 (10) 09/02/2008   Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California Couser was originally hurt by a left hand at 0:52 into the 1st round and after a barrage attack by Arreola, Couser halfway turned his back and took a knee. At this referee, Jerry Cantu waved an end to the bout.
Loss 26-14-2
2 NC 		  Monte Barrett TKO 2 (6) 06/12/2007   Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York Barrett was working from the outside with counter shots. Couser was knocked down once in the 2nd round by a barrage of punches.
Loss 26-13-2
2 NC 		  Tony Thompson TKO 2 (10) 27/09/2007   Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California
Win 26-12-2
2 NC 		  Monte Barrett TKO 2 (10) 07/07/2007   Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Loss 25-12-2
2 NC 		  Rob Calloway TKO 2 (10) 10/05/2007   Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss 25-11-2
2 NC 		  Michael Moorer KO 1 (10) 09/12/2006   Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Win 25-10-2
2 NC 		  Troy Beets TKO 4 (10) 07/04/2006   Kessler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi Won NAMA North American Heavyweight title.
NC 24-10-2
2 NC 		  Andrew Greeley ND 5 (10) 08/07/2005   Hancock County Civic Center, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Loss 24-10-2
1 NC 		  Volodymyr Vyrchys TKO 5 (12) 26/06/2004   Zviozdniy Hall, Feodosia, Ukraine Won IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title. Couser down in rounds 2, 3 and 5.
Loss 24-9-2
1 NC 		  Malcolm Tann DQ 1 (8) 11/07/2003   Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California Couser was disqualified in round 1 for slamming Tann & attempting to hit him while he was on the mat.
Win 24-8-2
1 NC 		  Karl Evans TKO 3 (8) 09/05/2003   Lakeside Casino, Osceola, Iowa
Loss 23-8-2
1 NC 		  Lance Whitaker KO 5 (10) 13/10/2002   Silver Star Casino, Choctaw, Mississippi
Win 23-7-2
1 NC 		  Vladyslav Andreyev TKO 5 (8) 16/02/2002   Sport Palace "Druzhba", Donetsk, Ukraine
Win 22-7-2
1 NC 		  James Johnson KO 2 (8) 06/12/2001   Adam's Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri
Loss 21-7-2
1 NC 		  Willie Chapman PTS 10 21/09/2001   Sport Palace Yunusabad, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Win 21-6-2
1 NC 		  Anthony Moore UD 10 29/03/2001   Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California
Loss 20-6-2
1 NC 		  Clifford Etienne TKO 3 (10) 09/09/2000   Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia For vacant NABF Heavyweight title. Etienne was badly hurt in the 2nd round by an overhand right. Couser was badly hurt by many punches, and the referee stop the contest in the 3rd round (2:13).
Win 20-5-2
1 NC 		  Jorge Luis Gonzalez TKO 3 (10) 05/08/2000   Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi Gonzalez down twice in the 1st round and down again in the 3rd round. Gonzalez received a warning in Round 2 for leaning on Couser. The fight was stopped by referee Raymond White as Gonzalez was taking big shots and heading to the canvas again.
Win 19-5-2
1 NC 		  Dale Crowe UD 10 11/06/2000   Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma
Win 18-5-2
1 NC 		  Bradley Rone UD 8 12/05/2000   Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win 17-5-2
1 NC 		  Rodney McSwain UD 8 10/02/2000   Harrah's Casino, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Loss 16-5-2
1 NC 		  Wesley Martin PTS 8 22/04/1999   Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Loss 16-4-2
1 NC 		  Mike Sedillo SD 8 07/03/1999   Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona
Win 16-3-2
1 NC 		  Everett Martin UD 10 01/10/1998   Harrah's Casino, St. Louis, Missouri
Win 15-3-2
1 NC 		  Lorenzo Boyd KO 4 (10) 11/06/1998   Harrah's Casino, Kansas City, Missouri
Win 14-3-2
1 NC 		  Derrick Roddy KO 2 (6) 23/04/1998   Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Win 13-3-2
1 NC 		  Gary Tompkins PTS 6 21/11/1997   Richmond, Virginia
Win 12-3-2
1 NC 		  Bomani Parker PTS 10 28/10/1997   Orléans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Win 11-3-2
1 NC 		  Frankie Hines KO 2 (8) 16/10/1997   Norfolk, Virginia
Win 10-3-2
1 NC 		  Kevin Smalls KO 1 (6) 16/08/1997   Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina
NC 9-3-2
1 NC 		  Keith McMurray NC 9 (10) 10/05/1997   St. George, Utah For USA Utah State Heavyweight title.
Win 9-3-2   James Tillis TKO 6 (10) 30/08/1996   Quay Centennial Building, Vancouver, Washington
Win 8-3-2   Marco Dickson PTS 6 22/04/1996   Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Win 7-3-2   Marco Dickson PTS 6 18/03/1996   Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California
Loss 6-3-2   Carlos Monroe PTS 6 12/02/1996   Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California
Win 6-2-2   Craig Brinson KO 1 (6) 11/12/1995   Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California
Draw 5-2-2   John Bray PTS 6 15/09/1995   Las Vegas
Win 5-2-1   Krishna Wainwright PTS 4 09/05/1995   Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas
Loss 4-2-1   Jeff Williams PTS 6 24/05/1994   Robinsonville, Mississippi
Win 4-1-1   Ken Kirkwood PTS 6 01/04/1994   St. Louis
Loss 3-1-1   Brian LaSpada PTS 6 02/02/1994   Las Vegas
Win 3-0-1 Chris Walker KO 3 (6) 24/01/1994   St. Louis
Win 2-0-1   Lopez McGee KO 1 (4) 20/11/1993   Columbia, Missouri
Win 1-0-1   Ray Kipping PTS 4 27/09/1993   St. Louis
Draw 0-0-1   Ron Williams PTS 4 31/07/1993   Davenport, Iowa

References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec – Cliff Couser".
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