Terry Ray (boxer)

Terry Ray
Born	(1963-04-10) April 10, 1963 Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
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
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. 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, including son Tucker Ray, who he trained to win multiple state championships.

Early life

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. 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. Ray is a graduate of Indiana State University.

Professional career

Ray began his professional boxing career in 1986, debuting his first two fights on ESPN. 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.

In 1997, Ray fought former WBA champion Robert Daniels on USA Tuesday Night Fights withRay losing a split decision. 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. 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.

Outside of boxing

In 2012, Ray was convicted of sexual battery involving a 14 year old girl, receiving an 18 month suspended prison sentence.

Professional boxing record

50 fights	41 wins	9 losses
By knockout	25	4
By decision	16	5

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
50	Win	41–9	Brian Yates	TKO	4 (6), 2:28	Feb 27, 2000	Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
49	Loss	40–9	Bash Ali	TD	7 (12)	Sep 11, 2000	National Stadium, Lagos, Nigeria	For vacant WBF cruiserweight title
48	Win	40–8	Rod Bensonhaver	UD	12	Jan 29, 2000	Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.	Won vacant WBF cruiserweight title
47	Loss	39–8	Vincenzo Cantatore	KO	3 (12)	May 15, 1999	Capo d'Orlando, Italy	For WBU super cruiserweight title
46	Win	39–7	Rod Bensonhaver	TD	9 (12)	Apr 24, 1999	Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.	Retained WBF cruiserweight title
45	Win	38–7	Samson Cohen	KO	2 (12), 2:26	Jan 23, 1999	Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.	Won vacant WBF cruiserweight title
44	Win	37–7	Ken Bentley	DQ	7 (8)	Nov 28, 1998	Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
43	Loss	36–7	Brian Nielsen	TKO	5 (8)	Sep 18, 1998	Sundbyoster Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
42	Loss	36–6	Fabrice Tiozzo	TKO	1 (12), 1:00	May 2, 1998	Astroballe, Lyon, France	For WBA cruiserweight title
41	Win	36–5	Tim Knight	UD	8	Dec 13, 1997	Zorah Shrine Temple, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
40	Win	35–5	Paul Garner	TKO	1 (6), 1:40	Sep 25, 1997	Showboat, East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
39	Loss	34–5	Don Diego Poeder	TKO	10 (12), 2:56	Jun 15, 1997	Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.	For WBU cruiserweight title
38	Win	34–4	Bobby Crabtree	TKO	3 (12), 2:46	Mar 2, 1997	UNO Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
37	Loss	33–4	Robert Daniels	SD	10	Oct 1, 1996	War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
36	Win	33–3	Duane Smith	TKO	3 (?)	Jul 13, 1996	Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
35	Win	32–3	Steve Brewer	TKO	2 (?)	Jun 25, 1996	Little Bit of Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
34	Win	31–3	Robert Clevenger	UD	10	Feb 27, 1996	Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
33	Win	30–3	Lopez McGee	TKO	4 (10)	Feb 10, 1996	Henderson, Kentucky, U.S.
32	Win	29–3	Marc Hans	TKO	2 (6)	Dec 9, 1995	The MARK of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois, U.S.
31	Loss	28–3	Kenny Keene	TD	5 (12)	Jul 9, 1995	Boise, Idaho, U.S.	For WBF cruiserweight title
30	Win	28–2	Keith Williams	TKO	7 (10)	May 24, 1995	Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
29	Win	27–2	Robert Straw	TKO	5 (10)	Feb 28, 1995	Pepsi Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
28	Win	26–2	Tim Johnson	TKO	12 (12)	Jan 20, 1995	Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.	Retained IBF Great Lakes Regional cruiserweight title
27	Loss	25–2	Kenny Keene	MD	12	Oct 8, 1994	Hulman Center, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.	For WBF cruiserweight title
26	Win	25–1	Roy Bedwell	KO	3 (10)	Aug 5, 1994	Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
25	Win	24–1	Keven Wyrick	TKO	2 (12)	May 6, 1994	Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.	Won vacant IBF Great Lakes Regional cruiserweight title
24	Win	23–1	Paul Ford	PTS	6	Dec 6, 1993	Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
23	Win	22–1	Terrence Wright	TKO	4 (8)	Sep 14, 1993	Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
22	Win	21–1	Billy Preston	KO	2 (?)	Jun 25, 1993	Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
21	Win	20–1	Carl Albert	TKO	2 (?)	Apr 21, 1993	Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
20	Win	19–1	Wendell Stafford	TKO	1 (8)	Mar 23, 1993	Ramada Inn Tropical Pavilion, Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
19	Win	18–1	Donnie Penelton	PTS	8	Mar 16, 1993	Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
18	Win	17–1	Willie Perry	PTS	8	Jan 5, 1993	Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
17	Win	16–1	Randy McGaugh	PTS	8	Nov 24, 1992	Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
16	Win	15–1	Roosevelt Williams	SD	8	Sep 25, 1992	Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, U.S.
15	Win	14–1	Fabian Garcia	MD	6	Aug 20, 1992	Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
14	Win	13–1	David Robinson	KO	3 (?)	Apr 28, 1992	Adam's Mark Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
13	Win	12–1	Wade Williams	TKO	1 (?), 1:55	Nov 27, 1991	Houston Gym, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
12	Win	11–1	Calvin Simon	KO	1 (?)	Oct 15, 1991	Harrah's Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11	Win	10–1	Riddick Baker	TKO	1 (?)	Oct 1, 1991	Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
10	Win	9–1	Willie Kemp	PTS	4	Aug 9, 1991	Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9	Win	8–1	Edwin Newby	TKO	4 (8), 1:34	May 29, 1991	Buffalo Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.
8	Win	7–1	Derrick Brown	SD	4	Mar 20, 1990	Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
7	Win	6–1	Donald Johnson	PTS	6	Feb 6, 1990	Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
6	Win	5–1	Jerry Harris	PTS	4	Sep 26, 1989	Sherwood Club, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
5	Loss	4–1	Mike Peak	UD	8	Jan 13, 1987	Continental Inn, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Gerald Moore	KO	1 (?), 2:34	Dec 13, 1986	National Guard Armory, Martinsville, Indiana, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	John Fornara	TKO	1 (4), 2:25	Oct 31, 1986	Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Leon McCullum	KO	1 (8), 2:42	Sep 20, 1986	Market Square Garden, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Tim Knight	UD	4	Jun 27, 1986	Springs Golf & Tennis Resort, French Lick, Indiana, U.S.