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George Benton "The Mayor of North Philadelphia" was an American professional boxer with a 61-13-1 record. George Benton died on September 19, 2011.

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GeorgeBenton

“The Mayor of North Philadelphia”

George Benton

61

Wins

13

Losses

1

Draw75 tracked bouts

Stance
Orthodox
Tracked since
Jul 18, 1949
Died
Sep 19, 2011
Last 5 · oldest left · newest right
WWWWL
Current streak
L1
Last bout
L to Juarez de Lima · UD · Apr 3, 1970

Complete Fight History

Showing 50 of 75

1970

APR 3L toJuarez de Lima· UDFelt Forum · NYC61-13-1

JAN 13d.David Beckles· KO · R1Blue Horizon · Philly60-12-1

1969
1968

SEP 24d.Bobby Warthen· TKO · R1Arena · Philly58-12-1

APR 15d.Danny Garcia· TKO · R2Arena · Philly57-12-1

MAR 11d.Oscar Freeman· KO · R2Arena · Philly56-12-1

1966

DEC 5L toBennie Briscoe· RTD · R9Philadelphia Arena · Philly53-12-1

NOV 9d.Hilton Whitaker· KO · R8Arena · Philly55-12-1

OCT 2d.Dick Young· KO · R4Arena · Philly54-12-1

MAR 7L toLuis Manuel Rodríguez· TKO · R9Arena · Philly53-10-1

1965
1964
1963

JUL 20d.Allen Thomas· UDMSG · NYC48-8-1

MAY 25L toRubin Carter· SDMSG · NYC47-8-1

APR 4d.Clarence Riley· TKO · R6Blue Horizon · Philly47-7-1

MAR 7d.Clarence Alford· TKO · R3Blue Horizon · Philly46-7-1

1962
1961

NOV 3d.Chico Corsey· TKO · R3Blue Horizon · Philly39-7-1

1960
1959
1958
1954
1953

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Common Questions

What is George Benton's professional boxing record?
George Benton's professional record is 61-13-1.
Has George Benton lost a fight?
Yes. George Benton lost 13 professional fights and finished with a 61-13-1 record.
When is George Benton's next fight?
George Benton died on September 19, 2011 and has no next fight.
Is George Benton retired?
George Benton died on September 19, 2011; the last bout Kill The Body has tracked was on April 3, 1970.