Al Cole
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Alfred "Ice" Cole is a heavyweight boxer
.Cole was a champion and a major force in the cruiserweight division prior to moving up to the heavyweight division, where he had less success.
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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 six 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 DeNiro, Will Smith, John Voight, Jamie Foxx, Jeffrey Wright & Catherine Zeta Jones. 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".
in a unanimous decision loss.
A year later, Cole was TKO'd by Michael Grant (boxer)
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
. 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."
Heavyweight Champion Maurice Harris
for Boxing 360.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
.Cole was a champion and a major force in the cruiserweight division prior to moving up to the heavyweight division, where he had less success.
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 whenhemoved up in weight class. He listed his hometown as Spring Valley, New YorkSpring Valley, New York
Spring Valley, incorporated on July 9, 1902 is a village spanning the Town of Ramapo and Town of Clarkstown in Rockland County, New York, United States located north of Nanuet; east of Airmont and Monsey; south of Hillcrest and west of West Nyack...
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Cole began his career on a 20-1 tear and captured the cruiserweight title by defeating IBF
International Boxing Federation
The International Boxing Federation or IBF is one of four major organizations recognized by IBHOF which sanction world championship boxing bouts, alongside the WBA, WBC and WBO.- History :...
champ James Warring
James Warring
James Warring is an American boxer, kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He won world titles in both boxing and kickboxing.- Career :*Kickboxing**US kickboxing champion**KICK World Cruiserweight Champion...
after only three years as a professional. Cole went on to defend the title six times. His most notable defenses came against Uriah Grant
Uriah Grant
Uriah Grant was a professional boxer. Nicknamed "Bossman", Grant was not a force in his weight classes, but was a notable contender who briefly captured the IBF Cruiserweight Title.-Pro career:...
(a fighter who beat Thomas Hearns
Thomas Hearns
Thomas "Hitman" Hearns is a retired American boxer. Nicknamed the "Motor City Cobra" and more famously "The Hitman", Hearns became the first boxer in history to win world titles in four divisions. He would also become the first fighter in history to win five world titles in five different divisions...
). Cole defeated Grant twice by unanimous decision.
Throughout his career Al Cole has appeared in movies with several big actors such as Robert DeNiro, Will Smith, John Voight, Jamie Foxx, Jeffrey Wright & Catherine Zeta Jones. 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 WitherspoonTim Witherspoon
"Terrible" Tim Witherspoon is an American boxer who was twice world heavyweight champion.-Early career:Witherspoon had eight and a half amateur bouts, losing one to Marvis Frazier on decision after getting knocked down....
in a unanimous decision loss.
A year later, Cole was TKO'd by Michael Grant (boxer)
Michael Grant (boxer)
Michael Anthony Grant is a professional heavyweight boxer. He is 6' 7" tall, with an 86' reach. A natural born athlete before boxing he blossomed into a three-sport star at Chicago's Harper High School...
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
Corrie Sanders
Cornelius "Corrie" Johannes Sanders is a South African former professional boxer. In 2003 he became the WBO heavyweight champion by defeating Wladimir Klitschko via a second-round knock out that is considered one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight boxing history and won Ring Magazine upset of...
and Jameel McCline
Jameel McCline
Jameel “Big Time” McCline is a professional heavyweight boxer notable for his speed, strength, and size at 6'6" and 269 lbs. Currently ranked at number 9 in the WBCworld heavyweight ratings...
. Cole's career then had a brief resurgence with a victory over undefeated Vincent Maddalone
Vincent Maddalone
Vincent Maddalone is an American boxer and is a fringe contender in the heavyweight division.Maddalone, a hard-hitting brawler, turned pro in 1999 and is a popular fighter who is often featured on ESPN...
, a unanimous decision over David Izonritei
David Izonritei
David Izonritei is a former Nigerian boxer. Also known as David Izon, Izonritei won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics.-Amateur career:...
, and a draw with Jeremy Williams)
Jeremy Williams (boxer)
Jeremy Williams is a former professional boxer and mixed martial artist.-Amateur career:As an amateur, he was the 1989 and 1990 United States amateur Light Heavyweight champion and the 1990 and 1991 National Golden Gloves Light Heavyweight champion, and is a member of the Golden Gloves hall of...
. Cole failed to build on the momentum though, dropping decisions to Lance Whitaker
Lance Whitaker
Lance Whitaker is an American heavyweight boxer, who won the bronze medal as an amateur at the 1995 Pan American Games in Mar del Plata...
, former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman
Hasim Rahman
Hasim Sharif Rahman is an American professional boxer. Rahman is the former Lineal, WBC, IBO, & IBF heavyweight champion...
, and finally a TKO loss to Sultan Ibragimov
Sultan Ibragimov
Sultan-Ahmed Magomedsalihovich Ibragimov, is a retired professional boxer and a former WBO heavyweight champion. He is of Avar Dagestani Muslim descent...
. Cole then retired, but returned to defeat heavyweight prospect Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell
Joey Abell
Joey Abell is a heavyweight professional boxer from Minnesota.-Professional career:The first fight of southpaw Joey Abell's professional career was marred when his opponent, Ritchie Goosehead, fell through the ropes and landed on the cement. The fight was ruled a no-contest...
on September 5 in Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
. A year later, he was defeated by fringe contender Timur Ibragimov
Timur Ibragimov
Timur Ibragimov is a heavyweight professional boxer.-Personal:...
. 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."
Life As A Trainer
Cole is now a professional boxing trainer. He is currently training USBAUSBA
USBA may refer to:* United States Basketball Academy* United States Boxing Association, the predecessor of the International Boxing Federation* United States Boomerang Association* United States Bicycle Motocross Association...
Heavyweight Champion Maurice Harris
Maurice Harris
Wilbur Maurice Harris , nicknamed "Sugar Moe", is the former United States Boxing Association heavyweight champion.-Pro career:...
for Boxing 360.