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Terry Ray (boxer)

Terry Ray (born April 10, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 2001.[2] He held the WBF cruiserweight title from 1999 to 2000 and challenged once for the WBA cruiserweight title in 1998. As an amateur, he defeated 95 of 104 opponents, winning several state and national championships, and earning himself a spot on Team USA to compete against Scandinavia

Terry Ray
Born (1963-04-10) April 10, 1963 (age 61)
Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesStingray
Statistics
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights50
Wins41
Wins by KO25
Losses9

During his professional career, Ray was trained by distinguished trainers Kevin Rooney (1991–1992) and Angelo Dundee (1993–1998). Since retiring from boxing in 2001, Ray has remained active in the sport as a trainer to both professional and amateur fighters.[3][failed verification]

Early life

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Terry Ray was born on April 10, 1963, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Ray is the grandson of former five-term mayor of Terre Haute, Ralph Tucker.[4] Ray began boxing in Indiana at a young age to gain an amateur record of 95-9 and going on to win the Indiana Golden Gloves multiple times. In 1985, Ray defeated Melton Bowen in the finals to win the National Police Athletic League Tournament. Also as an amateur after training at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Ray earned himself a spot on team USA vs. Scandinavia.[5] Ray is a graduate of Indiana State University.

Professional career

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Ray began his professional boxing career in 1986, debuting his first two fights on ESPN.[6] In 1991–1992, Ray trained in Catskill, New York under Kevin Rooney, winning 12 fights on the east coast. From 1993 to 1998, Ray trained with Angelo Dundee in Hollywood, Florida. In 1994, Ray fought on CBS against WBF Champion Kenny Keene. The fight between Keene on October 8 ended in a decision loss for Ray.[7]

In 1997, Ray fought former WBA champion Robert Daniels on USA Tuesday Night Fights withRay losing a split decision.[7] Announcer Sean O'Grady had Ray winning the bout 7–3. In 1998, Ray challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title against Fabrice Tiozzo in Lyon, France.[8][better source needed] He lost to Tiozzo by first round knockout. Ray went on to win the WBF title in 1999 and defended it three times before losing it to Bash Ali in Lagos, Nigeria. Ray was inducted into the 2020 class of the Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame.[7]

Outside of boxing

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In 2012, Ray was convicted of sexual battery involving a 14 year old girl, receiving an 18 month suspended prison sentence.[9][10][11]

Professional boxing record

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50 fights 41 wins 9 losses
By knockout 25 4
By decision 16 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
50 Win 41–9   Brian Yates TKO 4 (6), 2:28 Feb 27, 2000   Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
49 Loss 40–9   Bash Ali TD 7 (12) Sep 11, 2000   National Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria For vacant WBF cruiserweight title
48 Win 40–8   Rod Bensonhaver UD 12 Jan 29, 2000   Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Won vacant WBF cruiserweight title
47 Loss 39–8   Vincenzo Cantatore KO 3 (12) May 15, 1999   Capo d'Orlando, Italy For WBU super cruiserweight title
46 Win 39–7   Rod Bensonhaver TD 9 (12) Apr 24, 1999   Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Retained WBF cruiserweight title
45 Win 38–7   Samson Cohen KO 2 (12), 2:26 Jan 23, 1999   Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Won vacant WBF cruiserweight title
44 Win 37–7   Ken Bentley DQ 7 (8) Nov 28, 1998   Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
43 Loss 36–7   Brian Nielsen TKO 5 (8) Sep 18, 1998   Sundbyoster Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
42 Loss 36–6   Fabrice Tiozzo TKO 1 (12), 1:00 May 2, 1998   Astroballe, Lyon, France For WBA cruiserweight title
41 Win 36–5   Tim Knight UD 8 Dec 13, 1997   Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
40 Win 35–5   Paul Garner TKO 1 (6), 1:40 Sep 25, 1997   Showboat, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
39 Loss 34–5   Don Diego Poeder TKO 10 (12), 2:56 Jun 15, 1997   Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. For WBU cruiserweight title
38 Win 34–4   Bobby Crabtree TKO 3 (12), 2:46 Mar 2, 1997   UNO Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
37 Loss 33–4   Robert Daniels SD 10 Oct 1, 1996   War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
36 Win 33–3   Duane Smith TKO 3 (?) Jul 13, 1996   Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
35 Win 32–3   Steve Brewer TKO 2 (?) Jun 25, 1996   Little Bit of Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
34 Win 31–3   Robert Clevenger UD 10 Feb 27, 1996   Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
33 Win 30–3   Lopez McGee TKO 4 (10) Feb 10, 1996   Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
32 Win 29–3   Marc Hans TKO 2 (6) Dec 9, 1995   The MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
31 Loss 28–3   Kenny Keene TD 5 (12) Jul 9, 1995   Boise, Idaho, U.S. For WBF cruiserweight title
30 Win 28–2   Keith Williams TKO 7 (10) May 24, 1995   Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
29 Win 27–2   Robert Straw TKO 5 (10) Feb 28, 1995   Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
28 Win 26–2   Tim Johnson TKO 12 (12) Jan 20, 1995   Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Retained IBF Great Lakes Regional cruiserweight title
27 Loss 25–2   Kenny Keene MD 12 Oct 8, 1994   Hulman Center, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. For WBF cruiserweight title
26 Win 25–1   Roy Bedwell KO 3 (10) Aug 5, 1994   Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
25 Win 24–1   Keven Wyrick TKO 2 (12) May 6, 1994   Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. Won vacant IBF Great Lakes Regional cruiserweight title
24 Win 23–1   Paul Ford PTS 6 Dec 6, 1993   Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
23 Win 22–1   Terrence Wright TKO 4 (8) Sep 14, 1993   Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
22 Win 21–1   Billy Preston KO 2 (?) Jun 25, 1993   Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
21 Win 20–1   Carl Albert TKO 2 (?) Apr 21, 1993   Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
20 Win 19–1   Wendell Stafford TKO 1 (8) Mar 23, 1993   Ramada Inn Tropical Pavilion, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
19 Win 18–1   Donnie Penelton PTS 8 Mar 16, 1993   Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
18 Win 17–1   Willie Perry PTS 8 Jan 5, 1993   Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
17 Win 16–1   Randy McGaugh PTS 8 Nov 24, 1992   Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
16 Win 15–1   Roosevelt Williams SD 8 Sep 25, 1992   Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.
15 Win 14–1   Fabian Garcia MD 6 Aug 20, 1992   Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14 Win 13–1   David Robinson KO 3 (?) Apr 28, 1992   Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
13 Win 12–1   Wade Williams TKO 1 (?), 1:55 Nov 27, 1991   Houston Gym, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
12 Win 11–1   Calvin Simon KO 1 (?) Oct 15, 1991   Harrah's Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11 Win 10–1   Riddick Baker TKO 1 (?) Oct 1, 1991   Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
10 Win 9–1   Willie Kemp PTS 4 Aug 9, 1991   Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9 Win 8–1   Edwin Newby TKO 4 (8), 1:34 May 29, 1991   Buffalo Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
8 Win 7–1   Derrick Brown SD 4 Mar 20, 1990   Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
7 Win 6–1   Donald Johnson PTS 6 Feb 6, 1990   Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
6 Win 5–1   Jerry Harris PTS 4 Sep 26, 1989   Sherwood Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5 Loss 4–1   Mike Peak UD 8 Jan 13, 1987   Continental Inn, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
4 Win 4–0   Gerald Moore KO 1 (?), 2:34 Dec 13, 1986   National Guard Armory, Martinsville, Indiana, U.S.
3 Win 3–0   John Fornara TKO 1 (4), 2:25 Oct 31, 1986   Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2 Win 2–0   Leon McCullum KO 1 (8), 2:42 Sep 20, 1986   Market Square Garden, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
1 Win 1–0   Tim Knight UD 4 Jun 27, 1986   Springs Golf & Tennis Resort, French Lick, Indiana, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Terry Ray". BoxRec.
  2. ^ "Terry Ray". BoxRec. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  3. ^ Hughes, David (April 27, 2008). "It hurts so good: Sons of Mellencamp, Ray highlight boxing tournament". Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  4. ^ Wright, John D. (2008). The Terror of Terre Haute: Bud Taylor and the 1920s. Dog Ear Publishing. ISBN 978-1-59858-761-6.
  5. ^ Pool, Tommy (April 14, 2017). "Fighting For The Community". MyWabashValley. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  6. ^ "Terry Ray Vs. John Fornara". YouTube.
  7. ^ a b c Hughes, David (February 27, 2020). "Ray to be inducted into Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame". Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "Jo Sports Inc". www.josportsinc.com. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
  9. ^ Schneider, Lauren (February 29, 2012). "Ex-boxer gets 18-month suspended battery sentence". 13 WTHR Indianapolis. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  10. ^ "Ex-boxer gets 18-month suspended battery sentence". Daily Herald. February 29, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
  11. ^ Trigg, Lisa (February 29, 2012). "Former pro boxer Terry Ray gets suspended prison term for sexual battery". Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
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