All boxersRay Austin
“The Rainman”
Boxing29-10-5RECORD
17WINS BY KO / TKO
12WINS BY DECISION
44PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Rainman |
| Date of birth | 31 Oct 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 198 cm (6′6″) |
| Reach | 203 cm (80″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1998–2021 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 10 Jul 1998 |
| Last fight | Draw vs Rydell Booker, 11 Nov 2021 |
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Titles and honours
- WBC–USNBC heavyweight champion (2005–2007)
- WBC–USNBC heavyweight champion (2008–2009)
Background
American heavyweight from Cleveland, Ohio, who boxed professionally from 1998 to 2021. He challenged Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF and IBO heavyweight titles in 2007.
Fight history
44 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | Rydell Booker | Decision (split) | 6 | 11 Nov 2021 | Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Loss | Ivan Dychko | TKO | 3 | 1:48 | 10 May 2019 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, US | |
| Loss | Robert Alfonso | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 15 Feb 2019 | Tuscaloosa Rivermarket, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US | ||
| Loss | Gerald Washington | KO | 4 | 1:45 | 16 Jul 2016 | Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, US | |
| Loss | Andy Ruiz Jr. | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 3:00 | 14 May 2016 | Sportsman Lodge, Studio City, California, US | For NABF heavyweight title |
| Win | Earl Ladson | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 21 Feb 2014 | Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Loss | Bermane Stiverne | TKO | 10 | 0:43 | 25 Jun 2011 | Family Arena, St. Charles, Missouri, US | For vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title |
| Loss | Odlanier Solís | Disqualification | 10 | 2:59 | 17 Dec 2010 | American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, US | Disqualified for hitting after the bell |
| Win | DaVarryl Williamson | TKO | 4 | 2:37 | 31 Oct 2009 | Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Julius Long | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 14 Feb 2009 | BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Andrew Golota | TKO (corner retirement) | 1 | 3:00 | 7 Nov 2008 | Sichuan Gymnasium, Chengdu, China | Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title |
| Win | Domonic Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 27 Sep 2008 | Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US | ||
| Loss | Wladimir Klitschko | KO | 2 | 1:23 | 10 Mar 2007 | SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany | For IBF and IBO heavyweight titles |
| Draw | Sultan Ibragimov | Decision (split) | 12 | 28 Jul 2006 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, US | ||
| Win | Jeremy Bates | TKO | 2 | 1:17 | 1 Apr 2006 | Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, US | |
| Win | Owen Beck | Decision (split) | 12 | 3 Sep 2005 | Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, US | Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title | |
| Draw | Larry Donald | Decision (majority) | 12 | 30 Apr 2005 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | For vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title | |
| Win | Ken Murphy | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 25 Jun 2004 | Knights of Columbus Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Gilbert Martinez | TKO | 4 | 2:48 | 17 May 2004 | Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Willie Williams | Technical decision | 5 | 0:23 | 6 Mar 2004 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US | Austin cut by accidental foul |
| Win | Jo el Scott | TKO | 8 | 3:00 | 26 Aug 2003 | Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US | |
| Win | Sedreck Fields | Decision (split) | 8 | 9 May 2003 | Bally's Park Place Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Draw | Zuri Lawrence | Decision (majority) | 10 | 15 Feb 2003 | Flamingo Hilton, Paradise, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Francis Royal | TKO | 3 | 0:29 | 29 Sep 2002 | Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, US | |
| Draw | Lance Whitaker | Decision (split) | 10 | 13 Apr 2002 | Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, US | ||
| Win | Gary Winmon | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 30 Jan 2002 | Level Nightclub, Miami Beach, Florida, US | ||
| Loss | Attila Levin | TKO | 9 | 0:30 | 20 Jul 2001 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US | |
| Win | Fai Falamoe | TKO | 4 | 1:38 | 28 Apr 2001 | Civic Center, La Porte, Indiana, US | |
| Loss | Harold Sconiers | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 2 Nov 2000 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Ramon Hayes | TKO | 1 | 2:08 | 14 Sep 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Tim Noble | TKO | 2 | 27 Apr 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Ron McCarthy | Decision (points) | 6 | 24 Feb 2000 | Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Ronnie Smith | TKO | 4 | 1:38 | 13 Jan 2000 | Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, US | |
| Win | Ron Guerrero | TKO | 6 | 0:26 | 12 Dec 1999 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US | |
| Win | Cisse Salif | KO | 4 | 7 Oct 1999 | Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Zibielee Kimbrough | TKO | 1 | 2:25 | 10 Sep 1999 | Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, US | |
| Win | Grant Cudjoe | Decision (unanimous) | 4 | 13 Aug 1999 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, US | ||
| Win | Charles Young | KO | 1 | 3 Jun 1999 | Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Mike Bradley | TKO | 1 | 1:37 | 3 Apr 1999 | UAW Hall, Lima, Ohio, US | |
| Win | Kevin Wilson | TKO | 1 | 2:39 | 19 Mar 1999 | Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US | |
| Win | Zibielee Kimbrough | TKO | 1 | 4 Mar 1999 | Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, US | ||
| Loss | Lincoln Luke | TKO | 2 | 22 Jan 1999 | Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Wesley Smith | Decision (points) | 4 | 9 Sep 1998 | Louisville, Kentucky, US | ||
| Win | Charles Hatcher | Decision (points) | 4 | 10 Jul 1998 | Columbus, Ohio, US | Pro debut |
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