Jesse Ferguson

“The Boogieman”

Boxing · Retired

26-18-0RECORD

16WINS BY KO / TKO

10WINS BY DECISION

44PRO FIGHTS

Against boxers on FightRec: 2-7-0 in 9 fights.

Profile

Full name	Jesse Ferguson
Nickname	The Boogieman
Date of birth	20 Mar 1957
Nationality	American
Birthplace	Not added yet
Weight classes	Heavyweight
Height	188 cm (6′2″)
Reach	196 cm (77″)
Stance	Orthodox
Years active	1983–1999
Status	Retired
Fights on FightRec	9 (1985–1994)

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Background

Heavyweight who began boxing at 22 while in the U.S. Marines. He challenged for the WBA heavyweight title in 1993, losing to Riddick Bowe.

Fights against boxers on FightRec

9 fights. Newest first.

Result	Opponent	Method	Round	Time	Date	Location
Loss	Larry Holmes	Decision (unanimous)	10		8 Sep 1994	–
Loss	Frank Bruno	TKO	1	2:22	16 Mar 1994
Loss	Ray Mercer	Decision (split)	10		19 Nov 1993	Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Loss	Riddick Bowe	KO	2	0:17	22 May 1993	Washington, D.C., USA
Win	Ray Mercer	Decision (unanimous)	10		6 Feb 1993	New York City, New York, USA
Loss	Michael Dokes	Decision (unanimous)	10		28 Jul 1992	Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Loss	Oliver McCall	Decision (unanimous)	10		8 Aug 1991	Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Loss	Mike Tyson	TKO	6	1:19	16 Feb 1986	Albany, New York, USA
Win	Buster Douglas	Decision (majority)	10		9 May 1985	Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA