Terry Ray (boxer)
Terry Ray | |
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Born | Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S. | April 10, 1963
Nationality | American |
Other names | Stingray |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Cruiserweight |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 50 |
Wins | 41 |
Wins by KO | 25 |
Losses | 9 |
Terry Ray (born April 10, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 2001.[2] He held the WBF cruiserweight title from 1999 to 2000 and challenged once for the WBA cruiserweight title in 1998. As an amateur, he defeated 95 of 104 opponents, winning several state and national championships, and earning himself a spot on Team USA to compete against Scandinavia
During his professional career, Ray was trained by distinguished trainers Kevin Rooney (1991–1992) and Angelo Dundee (1993–1998). Since retiring from boxing in 2001, Ray has remained active in the sport as a trainer to both professional and amateur fighters.[3][failed verification]
Early life
[edit]Terry Ray was born on April 10, 1963, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Ray is the grandson of former five-term mayor of Terre Haute, Ralph Tucker.[4] Ray began boxing in Indiana at a young age to gain an amateur record of 95-9 and going on to win the Indiana Golden Gloves multiple times. In 1985, Ray defeated Melton Bowen in the finals to win the National Police Athletic League Tournament. Also as an amateur after training at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Ray earned himself a spot on team USA vs. Scandinavia.[5] Ray is a graduate of Indiana State University.
Professional career
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Ray began his professional boxing career in 1986, debuting his first two fights on ESPN.[6] In 1991–1992, Ray trained in Catskill, New York under Kevin Rooney, winning 12 fights on the east coast. From 1993 to 1998, Ray trained with Angelo Dundee in Hollywood, Florida. In 1994, Ray fought on CBS against WBF Champion Kenny Keene. The fight between Keene on October 8 ended in a decision loss for Ray.[7]
In 1997, Ray fought former WBA champion Robert Daniels on USA Tuesday Night Fights withRay losing a split decision.[7] Announcer Sean O'Grady had Ray winning the bout 7–3. In 1998, Ray challenged for the WBA cruiserweight title against Fabrice Tiozzo in Lyon, France.[8][better source needed] He lost to Tiozzo by first round knockout. Ray went on to win the WBF title in 1999 and defended it three times before losing it to Bash Ali in Lagos, Nigeria. Ray was inducted into the 2020 class of the Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame.[7]
Outside of boxing
[edit]In 2012, Ray was convicted of sexual battery involving a 14 year old girl, receiving an 18 month suspended prison sentence.[9][10][11]
Professional boxing record
[edit]50 fights | 41 wins | 9 losses |
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By knockout | 25 | 4 |
By decision | 16 | 5 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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50 | Win | 41–9 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (6), 2:28 | Feb 27, 2000 | ![]() |
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49 | Loss | 40–9 | ![]() |
TD | 7 (12) | Sep 11, 2000 | ![]() |
For vacant WBF cruiserweight title |
48 | Win | 40–8 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Jan 29, 2000 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBF cruiserweight title |
47 | Loss | 39–8 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (12) | May 15, 1999 | ![]() |
For WBU super cruiserweight title |
46 | Win | 39–7 | ![]() |
TD | 9 (12) | Apr 24, 1999 | ![]() |
Retained WBF cruiserweight title |
45 | Win | 38–7 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (12), 2:26 | Jan 23, 1999 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBF cruiserweight title |
44 | Win | 37–7 | ![]() |
DQ | 7 (8) | Nov 28, 1998 | ![]() |
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43 | Loss | 36–7 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (8) | Sep 18, 1998 | ![]() |
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42 | Loss | 36–6 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (12), 1:00 | May 2, 1998 | ![]() |
For WBA cruiserweight title |
41 | Win | 36–5 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | Dec 13, 1997 | ![]() |
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40 | Win | 35–5 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (6), 1:40 | Sep 25, 1997 | ![]() |
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39 | Loss | 34–5 | ![]() |
TKO | 10 (12), 2:56 | Jun 15, 1997 | ![]() |
For WBU cruiserweight title |
38 | Win | 34–4 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (12), 2:46 | Mar 2, 1997 | ![]() |
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37 | Loss | 33–4 | ![]() |
SD | 10 | Oct 1, 1996 | ![]() |
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36 | Win | 33–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (?) | Jul 13, 1996 | ![]() |
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35 | Win | 32–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (?) | Jun 25, 1996 | ![]() |
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34 | Win | 31–3 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Feb 27, 1996 | ![]() |
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33 | Win | 30–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 10, 1996 | ![]() |
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32 | Win | 29–3 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6) | Dec 9, 1995 | ![]() |
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31 | Loss | 28–3 | ![]() |
TD | 5 (12) | Jul 9, 1995 | ![]() |
For WBF cruiserweight title |
30 | Win | 28–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 7 (10) | May 24, 1995 | ![]() |
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29 | Win | 27–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10) | Feb 28, 1995 | ![]() |
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28 | Win | 26–2 | ![]() |
TKO | 12 (12) | Jan 20, 1995 | ![]() |
Retained IBF Great Lakes Regional cruiserweight title |
27 | Loss | 25–2 | ![]() |
MD | 12 | Oct 8, 1994 | ![]() |
For WBF cruiserweight title |
26 | Win | 25–1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (10) | Aug 5, 1994 | ![]() |
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25 | Win | 24–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (12) | May 6, 1994 | ![]() |
Won vacant IBF Great Lakes Regional cruiserweight title |
24 | Win | 23–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Dec 6, 1993 | ![]() |
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23 | Win | 22–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (8) | Sep 14, 1993 | ![]() |
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22 | Win | 21–1 | ![]() |
KO | 2 (?) | Jun 25, 1993 | ![]() |
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21 | Win | 20–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (?) | Apr 21, 1993 | ![]() |
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20 | Win | 19–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (8) | Mar 23, 1993 | ![]() |
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19 | Win | 18–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | Mar 16, 1993 | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 17–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | Jan 5, 1993 | ![]() |
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17 | Win | 16–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | Nov 24, 1992 | ![]() |
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16 | Win | 15–1 | ![]() |
SD | 8 | Sep 25, 1992 | ![]() |
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15 | Win | 14–1 | ![]() |
MD | 6 | Aug 20, 1992 | ![]() |
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14 | Win | 13–1 | ![]() |
KO | 3 (?) | Apr 28, 1992 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 12–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (?), 1:55 | Nov 27, 1991 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 11–1 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (?) | Oct 15, 1991 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 10–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (?) | Oct 1, 1991 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 9–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | Aug 9, 1991 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 8–1 | ![]() |
TKO | 4 (8), 1:34 | May 29, 1991 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 7–1 | ![]() |
SD | 4 | Mar 20, 1990 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 6–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Feb 6, 1990 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 5–1 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | Sep 26, 1989 | ![]() |
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5 | Loss | 4–1 | ![]() |
UD | 8 | Jan 13, 1987 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (?), 2:34 | Dec 13, 1986 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:25 | Oct 31, 1986 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (8), 2:42 | Sep 20, 1986 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
UD | 4 | Jun 27, 1986 | ![]() |
References
[edit]- ^ "Boxing record for Terry Ray". BoxRec.
- ^ "Terry Ray". BoxRec. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ Hughes, David (April 27, 2008). "It hurts so good: Sons of Mellencamp, Ray highlight boxing tournament". Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ Wright, John D. (2008). The Terror of Terre Haute: Bud Taylor and the 1920s. Dog Ear Publishing. ISBN 978-1-59858-761-6.
- ^ Pool, Tommy (April 14, 2017). "Fighting For The Community". MyWabashValley. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Terry Ray Vs. John Fornara". YouTube.
- ^ a b c Hughes, David (February 27, 2020). "Ray to be inducted into Indiana Boxing Hall of Fame". Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Jo Sports Inc". www.josportsinc.com. Retrieved 2019-12-07.
- ^ Schneider, Lauren (February 29, 2012). "Ex-boxer gets 18-month suspended battery sentence". 13 WTHR Indianapolis. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ "Ex-boxer gets 18-month suspended battery sentence". Daily Herald. February 29, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- ^ Trigg, Lisa (February 29, 2012). "Former pro boxer Terry Ray gets suspended prison term for sexual battery". Terre Haute Tribune-Star. Retrieved April 20, 2020.