Al Cole

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Alfred Rudolph Cole (born April 21, 1964), best known as Al Cole, is an American former professional boxer. He won the IBF cruiserweight title and was a major force in the division until moving up to heavyweight, where he had less success. In 2001, Cole portrayed boxer Ernie Terrell in the film Ali.[1]

Career

Cole, at 6'4", was a large and dominant cruiserweight boxer. Later in his career, he did not have the size or power to compete at the upper echelon of the heavyweight division when he moved up in weight class. He listed his hometown as Spring Valley, New York. Cole began his career on a 20-1 tear and captured the cruiserweight title by defeating IBF champ James Warring after only three years as a professional. Cole went on to defend the title five times. His most notable defenses came against Uriah Grant (a fighter who beat Thomas Hearns). Cole defeated Grant twice by unanimous decision. Throughout his career Al Cole has appeared in movies with several big actors such as Robert De Niro, Will Smith, John Voight, Jamie Foxx, Jeffrey Wright & Catherine Zeta-Jones. In one of the movies Al Cole appeared in, Ali, people got knocked out during the audition. Cole was cited -"People really got knocked out auditioning for the movie roles".

Heavyweight

Cole went up to heavyweight without losing his title. In his first heavyweight fight, Cole was nearly swept on all cards by Tim Witherspoon in a unanimous decision loss. A year later, Cole was TKO'd by Michael Grant in the 10th round. Cole then had brief success by drawing over ten rounds with up and coming, undefeated prospect Kirk Johnson. Johnson was to win the rematch via unanimous decision, a loss which began Cole's career downfall. Cole went on to lose to Corrie Sanders and Jameel McCline. Cole's career then had a brief resurgence with a victory over undefeated Vincent Maddalone, a unanimous decision over David Izonritei, and a draw with Jeremy Williams). Cole failed to build on the momentum though, dropping decisions to Lance Whitaker, former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, and finally a TKO loss to Sultan Ibragimov. Cole then retired, but returned to defeat heavyweight prospect Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell on September 5 in Sweden. A year later, he was defeated by fringe contender Timur Ibragimov.[2] Cole had scheduled to fight a rematch with Abell in 2010 in Uganda, but that bout fell through. Reflecting on his long career in boxing, Cole noted "I gave people what they wanted to see-an action-packed fight."[3]

Life as a trainer

Cole is now a professional boxing trainer. He is currently training USBA Heavyweight Champion Maurice Harris for Boxing 360.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
54 Loss 35–16–3 Template:Flagicon Danny Williams SD 6 03/09/2011 Template:Flagicon Karlstad CCC, Karlstad
53 Loss 35–15–3 Template:Flagicon Timur Ibragimov UD 6 04/09/2009 Template:Flagicon Löfbergs Arena, Karlstad
52 Win 35–14–3 Template:Flagicon Joey Abell SD 6 05/09/2008 Template:Flagicon Nojesfabriken, Karlstad
51 Loss 34–14–3 Template:Flagicon Sultan Ibragimov TKO 3 03/03/2005 Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden Theater, New York WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 34–13–3 Template:Flagicon Hasim Rahman UD 10 11/03/2004 Template:Flagicon Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie
49 Loss 34–12–3 Template:Flagicon Lance Whitaker UD 12 30/10/2003 Template:Flagicon Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek NABA Heavyweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 34–11–3 Template:Flagicon Joe Lenhart UD 6 22/08/2003 Template:Flagicon Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas
47 Win 33–11–3 Template:Flagicon David Izonritei UD 8 01/03/2003 Template:Flagicon Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas
46 Template:DrawDraw 32–11–3 Template:Flagicon Jeremy Williams PTS 10 30/01/2003 Template:Flagicon Rose Garden, Portland
45 Loss 32–11–2 Template:Flagicon Sedreck Fields UD 10 31/08/2002 Template:Flagicon Strawberry Field, Bridgehampton
44 Win 32–10–2 Template:Flagicon Vinny Maddalone UD 6 29/06/2002 Template:Flagicon Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
43 Loss 31–10–2 Template:Flagicon Sherman Williams UD 10 Jan 26, 2002 Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden Theater, New York
42 Loss 31–9–2 Template:Flagicon Juan Carlos Gómez TKO 6 04/08/2001 Template:Flagicon Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
41 Loss 31–8–2 Template:Flagicon Jameel McCline UD 10 25/05/2001 Template:Flagicon Norfolk
40 Loss 31–7–2 Template:Flagicon David Bostice UD 10 08/12/2000 Template:Flagicon Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
39 Loss 31–6–2 Template:Flagicon Terrence Lewis UD 10 14/09/2000 Template:Flagicon Hammerstein Ballroom, New York
38 Template:DrawDraw 31–5–2 Template:Flagicon Frankie Swindell PTS 10 27/04/2000 Template:Flagicon Hammerstein Ballroom, New York
37 Loss 31–5–1 Template:Flagicon Corrie Sanders TKO 1 19/02/2000 Template:Flagicon Carnival City, Brakpan WBU World Heavyweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 31–4–1 Template:Flagicon Brian Nix TKO 8 29/10/1999 Template:Flagicon Molson Centre, Montreal
35 Loss 30–4–1 Template:Flagicon Kirk Johnson UD 10 20/03/1999 Template:Flagicon Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma
34 Template:DrawDraw 30–3–1 Template:Flagicon Kirk Johnson PTS 10 08/12/1998 Template:Flagicon Roseland Ballroom, New York
33 Win 30–3 Template:Flagicon Derrick Roddy TKO 3 04/09/1998 Template:Flagicon Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
32 Win 29–3 Template:Flagicon Carlos Monroe UD 10 08/05/1998 Template:Flagicon Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City
31 Loss 28–3 Template:Flagicon Michael Grant RTD 10 20/06/1997 Template:Flagicon Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City IBC World Heavyweight Title. Cole did not come out for the 11th round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 28–2 Template:Flagicon Matthew Charleston KO 1 22/11/1996 Template:Flagicon Ice Palace, Tampa
29 Loss 27–2 Template:Flagicon Tim Witherspoon UD 10 12/01/1996 Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York
28 Win 27–1 Template:Flagicon Uriah Grant UD 12 24/06/1995 Template:Flagicon Convention Center, Atlantic City Retained IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Template:Flagicon Mike Dixon TKO 8 18/03/1995 Template:Flagicon Civic Center, Pensacola
26 Win 25–1 Template:Flagicon Nate Miller UD 12 23/07/1994 Template:Flagicon Civic Center, Bismarck Retained IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Template:Flagicon Vincent Boulware TKO 5 17/11/1993 Template:Flagicon Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City Retained IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Template:Flagicon Glenn McCrory UD 12 16/07/1993 Template:Flagicon CSKA, Moscow Retained IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Template:Flagicon Uriah Grant UD 12 28/02/1993 Template:Flagicon Trump Castle, Atlantic City Retained IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Template:Flagicon James Warring UD 12 30/07/1992 Template:Flagicon Waterloo Village, Stanhope Won IBF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Template:Flagicon Govoner Chavers TKO 6 12/12/1991 Template:Flagicon Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
20 Win 19–1 Template:Flagicon Mike DeVito TKO 3 25/09/1991 Template:Flagicon Waterloo Village, Stanhope
19 Win 18–1 Template:Flagicon Frankie Swindell TKO 11 25/07/1991 Template:Flagicon Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City USBA Cruiserweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Template:Flagicon Nate Miller UD 12 09/05/1991 Template:Flagicon Essex County College, Newark USBA Cruiserweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Template:Flagicon Leon Taylor UD 12 08/03/1991 Template:Flagicon Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City USBA Cruiserweight Title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Loss 15–1 Template:Flagicon Leon Taylor SD 10 13/12/1990 Template:Flagicon Penta Hotel, New York
15 Win 15–0 Template:Flagicon Matthew Brooks TKO 4 27/09/1990 Template:Flagicon Waterloo Village, Stanhope
14 Win 14–0 Template:Flagicon Jesse Shelby UD 10 05/08/1990 Template:Flagicon Convention Hall, Atlantic City
13 Win 13–0 Template:Flagicon Keith McMurray PTS 8 24/06/1990 Template:Flagicon Convention Center, Atlantic City
12 Win 12–0 Template:Flagicon Chris Collins TKO 5 12/06/1990 Template:Flagicon Fort Bragg
11 Win 11–0 Template:Flagicon Tommy Richardson TKO 5 03/05/1990 Template:Flagicon Quality Inn Hotel, Newark
10 Win 10–0 Template:Flagicon Jerry Dorsey TKO 3 22/03/1990 Template:Flagicon Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City
9 Win 9–0 Template:Flagicon Ed Mack UD 6 07/01/1990 Template:Flagicon Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
8 Win 8–0 Template:Flagicon Luis Castillo TKO 3 14/11/1989 Template:Flagicon South Mountain Arena, West Orange
7 Win 7–0 Template:Flagicon Harrison Pearson KO 5 20/10/1989 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City
6 Win 6–0 Template:Flagicon Drake Thadzi PTS 6 12/09/1989 Template:Flagicon Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
5 Win 5–0 Template:Flagicon John Beckles TKO 4 15/08/1989 Template:Flagicon South Mountain Arena, West Orange
4 Win 4–0 Template:Flagicon Aundrey Nelson PTS 4 24/06/1989 Template:Flagicon Convention Center, Atlantic City
3 Win 3–0 Template:Flagicon Jack Basting MD 4 27/05/1989 Template:Flagicon Civic Center, Bismarck
2 Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Guy Sonnenberg UD 4 25/04/1989 Template:Flagicon Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
1 Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Lorenzo Thomas TKO 3 25/03/1989 Template:Flagicon Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas

See also

References

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IBF–USBA cruiserweight title
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  1. ↑ Ali (2001) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb
  2. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  3. ↑ Up Close and Personal with Former IBF Cruiserweight Champion Alfred “Ice” Cole | Ringside Report
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