Buster Drayton

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Moses Buster Drayton (March 2, 1952 – November 20, 2022) was an American boxer who won the IBF world title at light middleweight (154lb). Drayton turned pro in 1978 and won the vacant IBF light middleweight title with a decision win over Carlos Santos in 1986. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Matthew Hilton the following year. In 1988 he took on WBA light middleweight titleholder Julian Jackson, but was defeated via TKO in the third round. He retired in 1995 at the age of 43.

Military service

Drayton joined the United States Marines during 1972, later rising to the rank of Sergeant. During 2016, he was honored for his service by the National Federation of Black Veterans.[1]

Return to the ring

Drayton returned to the ring in an exhibition in 2012. Drayton, aged 57, returned on January 28, 2012, in an exhibition in Philadelphia against former Philadelphia police officer Floyd 'Sugar Boy' Richards on the undercard of Dhafir Smith versus Quinton Rankin. Drayton and Richards both worked as Police Officers for the Department of Veterans Affairs at the Phila VA Medical Center. Buster Drayton won the IBF title by 15-round decision at the Meadowlands over Carlos Santos in 1986. He lost it to 26-0 Matthew Hilton at The Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1987. The South Philadelphia's fighter's final professional record was 40-15-1, with 28 kayos. In terms of longevity in the ring, Drayton was nine years younger in 2012 than The Galveston Giant, legendary former World Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, who last appeared in a charity exhibition for U.S. War Bonds at age 66 in 1945. Also, former Junior Welterweight champion Saoul Mamby fought a professional bout at age 60 in 2008, but lost his comeback attempt by ten-round decision.

Personal life and death

Drayton died on November 20, 2022, at the age of 70.[2]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
57 Loss 40–15–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Derrick Rolon UD 12 10 Jun 1995 Template:Flagicon Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF USBA North Atlantic Middleweight TitleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 40–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jose Vera PTS 6 3 Nov 1994 Template:Flagicon Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 39–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Robert Harris TKO 4 14 Aug 1993 Template:Flagicon Old Orchard Beach, Maine, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Win 38–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Gary Smith TKO 3 18 Nov 1992 Template:Flagicon Sanford, North Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 37–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Eric Mustafa Cole TKO 8 26 Jun 1992 Template:Flagicon Lombardo's, Randolph, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 36–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jose Vera PTS 8 22 May 1992 Template:Flagicon Oaks Banquet Hall, Agawam, Massachusetts, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Loss 35–14–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Eric Holland UD 10 28 Aug 1991 Template:Flagicon Original Sports Bar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 35–13–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Gary Jones UD 8 11 May 1991 Template:Flagicon Regina Agridome, Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 34–13–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Brinatty Maquilon TKO 8 5 Oct 1989 Template:Flagicon The Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 34–12–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Darryl Fromm UD 10 28 Sep 1989 Template:Flagicon Finky's Country Showplace, Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 33–12–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Terry Norris UD 12 28 Mar 1989 Template:Flagicon Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 33–11–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Julian Jackson TKO 3 30 Jul 1988 Template:Flagicon Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 33–10–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Leroy Jones TKO 4 5 Dec 1987 Template:Flagicon The Col Ballroom, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 32–10–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Matthew Hilton UD 15 27 Jun 1987 Template:Flagicon Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 32–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Said Skouma TKO 10 27 Mar 1987 Template:Flagicon Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 31–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Juan Alonso Villa KO 2 28 Feb 1987 Template:Flagicon Vincennes, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 30–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Davey Moore TKO 10 24 Aug 1986 Template:Flagicon La Pinede, Juan-les-Pins, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 29–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Benito Fernandez TKO 6 20 Jun 1986 Template:Flagicon Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 28–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Carlos Santos MD 15 4 Jun 1986 Template:Flagicon Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 27–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sam Leonard TKO 5 4 Apr 1986 Template:Flagicon Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 26–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bruce Jackson TKO 5 22 Jan 1986 Template:Flagicon Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 25–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon John Jarvis TKO 6 14 Sep 1985 Template:Flagicon Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 24–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Dennis Johnson TKO 10 10 Jun 1985 Template:Flagicon Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 23–9–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon James Kinchen PTS 10 14 Apr 1985 Template:Flagicon York Hall, Bethnal Green, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 23–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Thomas Smith UD 10 14 Feb 1985 Template:Flagicon Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 22–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tony Harrison TKO 10 28 Nov 1984 Template:Flagicon Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 21–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Terry Holmes TKO 1 26 Sep 1984 Template:Flagicon Harrah's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 20–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Gary Coates TKO 4 25 Jun 1984 Template:Flagicon Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 19–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mark Kaylor TKO 7 13 May 1984 Template:Flagicon Empire Pool, Wembley, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 18–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jimmy Cable KO 1 11 Apr 1984 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 17–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Gregory Clark TKO 2 28 Jan 1984 Template:Flagicon Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Loss 16–8–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Fred Hutchings PTS 10 2 Oct 1983 Template:Flagicon Alex G. Spanos Center, Stockton, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Loss 16–7–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mario Maldonado SD 10 1 Sep 1983 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 16–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Patricio Diaz PTS 10 9 Jun 1983 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 15–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Clinton Jackson TKO 2 12 May 1983 Template:Flagicon Viking Hall, Bristol, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 14–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon David Plowden UD 8 12 Apr 1983 Template:Flagicon Sheraton Hotel, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Loss 13–6–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bushy Bester PTS 10 5 Feb 1983 Template:Flagicon Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 13–5–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Sumbu Kalambay PTS 8 30 Oct 1982 Template:Flagicon Teatro Ariston, Sanremo, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 13–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Bruce Johnson TKO 9 31 Jul 1982 Template:Flagicon Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 12–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Duane Thomas TKO 7 29 Apr 1982 Template:Flagicon Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Loss 11–4–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Lindell Holmes PTS 10 7 Mar 1982 Template:Flagicon Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 11–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Dan Snyder PTS 8 17 Jan 1982 Template:Flagicon Tropicana Casino & Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 10–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon DC Walker KO 2 23 Dec 1981 Template:Flagicon Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 9–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tyrone Demby PTS 6 25 Jul 1981 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Loss 8–3–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mario Maldonado PTS 8 14 Jun 1981 Template:Flagicon Sands Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Loss 8–2–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Mark Holmes UD 6 7 Feb 1981 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 8–1–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Dan Snyder TKO 4 24 Jan 1981 Template:Flagicon Martin Luther King Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Loss 7–1–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Kevin Perry TKO 3 6 Nov 1980 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 NC 7–0–1 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Curtis Taylor NC 8 1 Oct 1980 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–0–1 Template:Flagicon Bill Harrington TKO 2 9 Aug 1980 Template:Flagicon Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 6–0–1 Template:Flagicon Clifford Smith TKO 1 18 Oct 1979 Template:Flagicon Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 5–0–1 Template:Flagicon Julius Spell PTS 4 20 Sep 1979 Template:Flagicon Alan B. Shepard Civic Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 4–0–1 Template:Flagicon Jesse Carter KO 6 30 Aug 1979 Template:Flagicon Alan B. Shepard Civic Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 3–0–1 Template:Flagicon Bob Saxton TKO 1 3 Jul 1979 Template:Flagicon Steel Pier Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 2–0–1 Template:Flagicon Frank Moore KO 3 31 May 1979 Template:Flagicon Dome, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 1–0–1 Template:Flagicon Jesse Carter PTS 6 14 Dec 1978 Template:Flagicon Dome, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Template:DrawDraw 0–0–1 Template:Flagicon Charles Carey PTS 4 9 Nov 1978 Template:Flagicon Dome, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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External links

Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Carlos Santos 		IBF Light Middleweight champion
June 4, 1986 – June 27, 1987 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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