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{{short description|American boxer}}
{{Other uses|Ray Austin (disambiguation)}}
{{BLP sources|date=March 2014}}
{{Infobox Boxer
| name = Ray Austin
| image = 
| realname = 
| nickname = The Rainman
| weight = [[Heavyweight]]
| height = 6 ft 6 in
| reach = 80 in
| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|10|31}}
| birth_place = [[Cleveland]], [[Ohio]], U.S.
| style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
| total = 44
| wins = 29
| KO = 18
| losses = 10
| draws = 5
| no contests = 
}}

'''Ray Austin''' (born October 31, 1970) is an American [[professional boxer]] who challenged for the [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] and [[International Boxing Organization|IBO]] [[heavyweight]] titles in 2007.

==Professional career==
Austin has [[tie (draw)#Boxing|drawn]] with other notable heavyweights [[Lance Whitaker]], [[Larry Donald]], and [[Sultan Ibragimov]]. Austin is also known for his TKO victory over [[Jo el Scott]], the final professional bout for Scott.

In 2007, Austin was promoted to the [[International Boxing Federation]]'s [[mandatory challenger]] due to his draw with Sultan Ibragimov. He challenged [[Wladimir Klitschko]] on March 10, 2007, and lost at 1:23 in the second round by technical knockout.

Austin also competed in [[Cedric Kushner]]'s Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament, "Fistful of Dollars", but lost.

Austin most recently defeated Domonic Jenkins, [[Andrew Golota]] and Julius Long.

In his most recent fight in a WBC Title Eliminator on October 31, 2009, against [[DaVarryl Williamson]] who he defeated by fourth round technical knockout after knocking him down as Williamson got up the referee stops the fight.

==Professional boxing record==
{{BoxingRecordSummary
|draws=5
|nc=
|ko-wins=18
|ko-losses=6
|dec-wins=11
|dec-losses=3
|dq-wins=
|dq-losses=1
}}
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!{{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|44
|{{Draw}}Draw
|{{nowrap|29–10–5}}
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Rydell Booker]]
|SD
|6
|11 Nov 2021
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Motor City Casino]], [[Detroit, Michigan]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|43
|{{no2}}Loss
|29–10–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Ivan Dychko]]
|TKO
|3 (6), {{small|1:48}}
|10 May 2019
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.}}
|
|-
|42
|{{no2}}Loss
|29–9–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Robert Alfonso]]
|UD
|6
|15 Feb 2019
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Tuscaloosa Rivermarket, [[Tuscaloosa, Alabama]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|41
|{{no2}}Loss
|29–8–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Gerald Washington (boxer)|Gerald Washington]]
|KO
|4 (10), {{small|1:45}}
|16 Jul 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Legacy Arena]], [[Birmingham, Alabama]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|40
|{{no2}}Loss
|29–7–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Andy Ruiz Jr.]]
|RTD
|4 (8), {{small|3:00}}
|14 May 2016
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sportsman Lodge, [[Studio City, California]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For [[list of NABF champions#Heavyweight|NABF heavyweight title]]}}
|-
|39
|{{yes2}}Win
|29–6–4
|style="text-align:left;"|Earl Ladson
|UD
|6
|21 Feb 2014
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Wolstein Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
|
|-
|38
|{{no2}}Loss
|28–6–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Bermane Stiverne]]
|TKO
|10 (12), {{small|0:43}}
|[[Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse|25 Jun 2011]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Family Arena, [[St. Charles, Missouri]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant [[WBC Silver]] heavyweight title}}
|-
|37
|{{no2}}Loss
|28–5–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Odlanier Solís]]
|{{abbr|DQ|Disqualification}}
|10 (12), {{small|2:59}}
|17 Dec 2010
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[American Airlines Arena]], [[Miami, Florida]], U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Austin disqualified for hitting after the bell}}
|-
|36
|{{yes2}}Win
|28–4–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[DaVarryl Williamson]]
|TKO
|4 (12), {{small|2:37}}
|31 Oct 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Treasure Island Hotel and Casino]], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|-
|35
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–4–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Julius Long]]
|UD
|8
|14 Feb 2009
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[BankAtlantic Center]], [[Sunrise, Florida]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|34
|{{yes2}}Win
|26–4–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Andrew Golota]]
|{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}}
|1 (12), {{small|3:00}}
|7 Nov 2008
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sichuan Gymnasium, [[Chengdu]], China}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title}}
|-
|33
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–4–4
|style="text-align:left;"|Domonic Jenkins
|UD
|8
|27 Sep 2008
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Home Depot Center]], [[Carson, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|32
|{{no2}}Loss
|24–4–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Wladimir Klitschko]]
|KO
|2 (12), {{small|1:23}}
|10 Mar 2007
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[SAP Arena]], [[Mannheim]], Germany}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For [[list of IBF world champions#Heavyweight|IBF]] and [[list of IBO world champions#Heavyweight|IBO heavyweight titles]]}}
|-
|31
|{{Draw}}Draw
|24–3–4
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Sultan Ibragimov]]
|SD
|12
|28 Jul 2006
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood|Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino]], [[Hollywood, Florida]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|30
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–3–3
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Jeremy Bates (boxer)|Jeremy Bates]]
|TKO
|2 (10), {{small|1:17}}
|[[Lamon Brewster vs. Siarhei Liakhovich|1 Apr 2006]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Wolstein Center]], Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
|
|-
|29
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–3–3
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Owen Beck (boxer)|Owen Beck]]
|{{abbr|SD|Split decision}}
|12
|3 Sep 2005
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Gund Arena]], Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC–USNBC heavyweight title}}
|-
|28
|{{Draw}}Draw
|22–3–3
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Larry Donald]]
|MD
|12
|[[John Ruiz vs. James Toney|30 Apr 2005]]
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Madison Square Garden]], New York City, New York, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant [[World Boxing Council|WBC]]–USNBC [[heavyweight]] title}}
|-
|27
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–3–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Ken Murphy
|UD
|6
|25 Jun 2004
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Knights of Columbus Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
|
|-
|26
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–3–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Gilbert Martinez
|TKO
|4 (6), {{small|2:48}}
|17 May 2004
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Bally's Las Vegas]], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|-
|25
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–3–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Willie Williams
|{{abbr|TD|Technical decision}}
|5 (6), {{small|0:23}}
|6 Mar 2004
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Unanimous TD after Austin cut from accidental foul}}
|-
|24
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–3–2
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Jo el Scott]]
|TKO
|8 (10), {{small|3:00}}
|26 Aug 2003
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sandia Casino, [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|23
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–3–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Sedreck Fields
|SD
|8
|9 May 2003
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Bally's Atlantic City|Bally's Park Place Hotel and Casino]], [[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|22
|{{Draw}}Draw
|17–3–2
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Zuri Lawrence]]
|{{abbr|MD|Majority draw}}
|10
|15 Feb 2003
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Flamingo Hilton]], Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}}
|
|-
|21
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–3–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Francis Royal
|TKO
|3 (6), {{small|0:29}}
|29 Sep 2002
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Palace Indian Gaming Center, [[Lemoore, California]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|20
|{{Draw}}Draw
|16–3–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Lance Whitaker]]
|{{abbr|SD|Split draw}}
|10
|13 Apr 2002
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort]], [[Chester, West Virginia]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|19
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–3
|style="text-align:left;"|Gary Winmon
|UD
|5
|30 Jan 2002
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Level Nightclub, [[Miami Beach, Florida]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|18
|{{no2}}Loss
|15–3
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Attila Levin]]
|TKO
|9 (10), {{small|0:30}}
|20 Jul 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Caesars Palace]], [[Paradise, Nevada]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|17
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Fai Falamoe
|TKO
|4 (6), {{small|1:38}}
|28 Apr 2001
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Civic Center, [[La Porte, Indiana]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|16
|{{no2}}Loss
|14–2
|style="text-align:left;"|Harold Sconiers
|UD
|6
|2 Nov 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Bethlehem, Pennsylvania]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|15
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Ramon Hayes
|TKO
|1 (6), {{small|2:08}}
|14 Sep 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
|
|-
|14
|{{yes2}}Win
|13–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Tim Noble
|TKO
|2 (6)
|27 Apr 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.}}
|
|-
|13
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Ron McCarthy
|PTS
|6
|24 Feb 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Hammerstein Ballroom]], [[New York City, New York]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|12
|{{yes2}}Win
|11–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Ronnie Smith
|TKO
|4 (4), {{small|1:38}}
|13 Jan 2000
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Casino Magic, [[Bay St. Louis, Mississippi]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|11
|{{yes2}}Win
|10–1
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Ron Guerrero]]
|TKO
|6 (6), {{small|0:26}}
|12 Dec 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Memorial Coliseum (Corpus Christi)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Corpus Christi, Texas]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|10
|{{yes2}}Win
|9–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Cisse Salif
|KO
|4 (6)
|7 Oct 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.}}
|
|-
|9
|{{yes2}}Win
|8–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Zibielee Kimbrough
|TKO
|1, {{small|2:25}}
|10 Sep 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.}}
|
|-
|8
|{{yes2}}Win
|7–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Grant Cudjoe
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|4
|13 Aug 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Foxwoods Resort Casino]], [[Ledyard, Connecticut]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|7
|{{yes2}}Win
|6–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Charles Young
|{{abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|1 (6)
|3 Jun 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, U.S.}}
|
|-
|6
|{{yes2}}Win
|5–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Mike Bradley
|TKO
|1 (4), {{small|1:37}}
|3 Apr 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|UAW Hall, [[Lima, Ohio]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|5
|{{yes2}}Win
|4–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Kevin Wilson
|TKO
|1, {{small|2:39}}
|19 Mar 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Grays Armory, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}}
|
|-
|4
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Zibielee Kimbrough
|TKO
|1 (6)
|4 Mar 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Soaring Eagle Casino]], [[Mount Pleasant, Michigan]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|3
|{{no2}}Loss
|2–1
|style="text-align:left;"|Lincoln Luke
|{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}}
|2
|22 Jan 1999
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Grays Armory]], [[Cleveland, Ohio]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|2
|{{yes2}}Win
|2–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Wesley Smith
|PTS
|4
|9 Sep 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Louisville, Kentucky]], U.S.}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|style="text-align:left;"|Charles Hatcher
|{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}}
|4
|10 Jul 1998
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Columbus, Ohio]], U.S.}}
|
|}

==External links==
* {{Boxrec|id=016778}}

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{{s-ttl|title=[[World Boxing Council|WBC]]–USNBC [[heavyweight]] champion
|years=3 Sep 2005 – Jul 2007<br>Vacated}}
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{{s-ttl|title=WBC–USNBC heavyweight champion
|years=7 Nov 2008 – Jun 2009<br>Vacated}}
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