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American boxer
A.K.A.
Clifford Couser
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Place of birth
St. Louis
Age
53 years
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Biography
Clifford Couser (born May 18, 1971) is a heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "The Black Bull" and often "Twin Tyson" for his resemblance to Mike Tyson, Couser fought several contenders from his era. Couser has also claimed a numerous times to be the half brother of Mike Tyson.
Professional career
Couser turned pro in 1993 and has beaten notable fighters, such as James "Quick" Tillis, Jorge Luis Gonzalez and Monte Barrett.
His career peak was 25-10, until he lost to former light Heavyweight and Heavyweight champion Michael Moorer and went 1-11 after that. He has won the Utah State Heavyweight title and also the North American Heavyweight titles.
Outside the Ring
Couser played Mike Tyson in the HBO film, Don King: Only in America. Also, he has a son by the name of Sky Christopher King, who resides in Rosedale, Mississippi, and a daughter by the name of Shae Moore, who lives in Las Vegas.
Professional boxing record
| 26 Wins (14 knockouts), 22 Losses, 2 Draws, 2 No Contests | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 26-22-2 2 NC |  Billy Zumbrun | KO | 4 (8) | 21/01/2012 | Eccles Conference Center, Ogden, Utah | |
| Loss | 26-21-2 2 NC | Joe Hanks | KO | 1 (6) | 10/02/2010 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California | |
| Loss | 26-20-2 2 NC |  John Hopoate | TKO | 4 (8) | 20/03/2009 | Manly Leagues Club, Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Loss | 26-19-2 2 NC | Travis Kauffman | KO | 1 (6) | 07/02/2009 | Honda Center, Anaheim, California | |
| Loss | 26-18-2 2 NC | Solomon Haumono | UD | 8 | 27/08/2008 | E.G. Whitlam Recreation Center, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Loss | 26-17-2 2 NC | Cedric Boswell | TKO | 2 (8) | 12/07/2008 | Bernie Robbins Stadium, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| Loss | 26-16-2 2 NC | Johnnie White | UD | 8 | 28/06/2008 | Waveland Event Center, Waveland, Mississippi | |
| Loss | 26-15-2 2 NC | Chris Arreola | TKO | 1 (10) | 09/02/2008 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California | Couser was originally hurt by a left hand at 0:52 into the 1st round and after a barrage attack by Arreola, Couser halfway turned his back and took a knee. At this referee, Jerry Cantu waved an end to the bout. |
| Loss | 26-14-2 2 NC | Monte Barrett | TKO | 2 (6) | 06/12/2007 | Paradise Theater, Bronx, New York | Barrett was working from the outside with counter shots. Couser was knocked down once in the 2nd round by a barrage of punches. |
| Loss | 26-13-2 2 NC | Tony Thompson | TKO | 2 (10) | 27/09/2007 | Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California | |
| Win | 26-12-2 2 NC | Monte Barrett | TKO | 2 (10) | 07/07/2007 | Harbour Yard Arena, Bridgeport, Connecticut | |
| Loss | 25-12-2 2 NC | Rob Calloway | TKO | 2 (10) | 10/05/2007 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Loss | 25-11-2 2 NC | Michael Moorer | KO | 1 (10) | 09/12/2006 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida | |
| Win | 25-10-2 2 NC | Troy Beets | TKO | 4 (10) | 07/04/2006 | Kessler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi | Won NAMA North American Heavyweight title. |
| NC | 24-10-2 2 NC | Andrew Greeley | ND | 5 (10) | 08/07/2005 | Hancock County Civic Center, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | |
| Loss | 24-10-2 1 NC |  Volodymyr Vyrchys | TKO | 5 (12) | 26/06/2004 | Zviozdniy Hall, Feodosia, Ukraine | Won IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title. Couser down in rounds 2, 3 and 5. |
| Loss | 24-9-2 1 NC | Malcolm Tann | DQ | 1 (8) | 11/07/2003 | Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California | Couser was disqualified in round 1 for slamming Tann & attempting to hit him while he was on the mat. |
| Win | 24-8-2 1 NC | Karl Evans | TKO | 3 (8) | 09/05/2003 | Lakeside Casino, Osceola, Iowa | |
| Loss | 23-8-2 1 NC | Lance Whitaker | KO | 5 (10) | 13/10/2002 | Silver Star Casino, Choctaw, Mississippi | |
| Win | 23-7-2 1 NC | Vladyslav Andreyev | TKO | 5 (8) | 16/02/2002 | Sport Palace "Druzhba", Donetsk, Ukraine | |
| Win | 22-7-2 1 NC | James Johnson | KO | 2 (8) | 06/12/2001 | Adam's Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri | |
| Loss | 21-7-2 1 NC | Willie Chapman | PTS | 10 | 21/09/2001 |  Sport Palace Yunusabad, Tashkent, Uzbekistan | |
| Win | 21-6-2 1 NC | Anthony Moore | UD | 10 | 29/03/2001 | Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California | |
| Loss | 20-6-2 1 NC | Clifford Etienne | TKO | 3 (10) | 09/09/2000 | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia | For vacant NABF Heavyweight title. Etienne was badly hurt in the 2nd round by an overhand right. Couser was badly hurt by many punches, and the referee stop the contest in the 3rd round (2:13). |
| Win | 20-5-2 1 NC |  Jorge Luis Gonzalez | TKO | 3 (10) | 05/08/2000 | Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi | Gonzalez down twice in the 1st round and down again in the 3rd round. Gonzalez received a warning in Round 2 for leaning on Couser. The fight was stopped by referee Raymond White as Gonzalez was taking big shots and heading to the canvas again. |
| Win | 19-5-2 1 NC | Dale Crowe | UD | 10 | 11/06/2000 | Lucky Star Casino, Concho, Oklahoma | |
| Win | 18-5-2 1 NC | Bradley Rone | UD | 8 | 12/05/2000 | Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Win | 17-5-2 1 NC | Rodney McSwain | UD | 8 | 10/02/2000 | Harrah's Casino, Vicksburg, Mississippi | |
| Loss | 16-5-2 1 NC | Wesley Martin | PTS | 8 | 22/04/1999 | Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Loss | 16-4-2 1 NC |  Mike Sedillo | SD | 8 | 07/03/1999 | Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona | |
| Win | 16-3-2 1 NC | Everett Martin | UD | 10 | 01/10/1998 | Harrah's Casino, St. Louis, Missouri | |
| Win | 15-3-2 1 NC | Lorenzo Boyd | KO | 4 (10) | 11/06/1998 | Harrah's Casino, Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Win | 14-3-2 1 NC | Derrick Roddy | KO | 2 (6) | 23/04/1998 | Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Win | 13-3-2 1 NC | Gary Tompkins | PTS | 6 | 21/11/1997 | Richmond, Virginia | |
| Win | 12-3-2 1 NC | Bomani Parker | PTS | 10 | 28/10/1997 | Orléans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | |
| Win | 11-3-2 1 NC | Frankie Hines | KO | 2 (8) | 16/10/1997 | Norfolk, Virginia | |
| Win | 10-3-2 1 NC | Kevin Smalls | KO | 1 (6) | 16/08/1997 | Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina | |
| NC | 9-3-2 1 NC | Keith McMurray | NC | 9 (10) | 10/05/1997 | St. George, Utah | For USA Utah State Heavyweight title. |
| Win | 9-3-2 | James Tillis | TKO | 6 (10) | 30/08/1996 | Quay Centennial Building, Vancouver, Washington | |
| Win | 8-3-2 | Marco Dickson | PTS | 6 | 22/04/1996 | Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California | |
| Win | 7-3-2 | Marco Dickson | PTS | 6 | 18/03/1996 | Radisson Hotel, Sacramento, California | |
| Loss | 6-3-2 | Carlos Monroe | PTS | 6 | 12/02/1996 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California | |
| Win | 6-2-2 | Craig Brinson | KO | 1 (6) | 11/12/1995 | Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California | |
| Draw | 5-2-2 | John Bray | PTS | 6 | 15/09/1995 | Las Vegas | |
| Win | 5-2-1 | Krishna Wainwright | PTS | 4 | 09/05/1995 | Aladdin Theater, Las Vegas | |
| Loss | 4-2-1 | Jeff Williams | PTS | 6 | 24/05/1994 | Robinsonville, Mississippi | |
| Win | 4-1-1 | Ken Kirkwood | PTS | 6 | 01/04/1994 | St. Louis | |
| Loss | 3-1-1 | Brian LaSpada | PTS | 6 | 02/02/1994 | Las Vegas | |
| Win | 3-0-1 | Chris Walker | KO | 3 (6) | 24/01/1994 | St. Louis | |
| Win | 2-0-1 | Lopez McGee | KO | 1 (4) | 20/11/1993 | Columbia, Missouri | |
| Win | 1-0-1 | Ray Kipping | PTS | 4 | 27/09/1993 | St. Louis | |
| Draw | 0-0-1 | Ron Williams | PTS | 4 | 31/07/1993 | Davenport, Iowa | |
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