Trevor Berbick


























































Trevor Berbick
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Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach 78 in (198 cm)
Nationality Jamaican
Born
(1954-08-01)August 1, 1954
Norwich, Port Antonio, Jamaica
Died October 28, 2006(2006-10-28) (aged 52)
Norwich, Port Antonio, Jamaica
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 61
Wins 49
Wins by KO 29
Losses 11
Draws 1

Trevor Berbick (August 1, 1954 – October 28, 2006) was a Jamaican Canadian professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 2000. He won the WBC heavyweight title in 1986 by defeating Pinklon Thomas, but lost it in his first defense later that year to Mike Tyson, who was then undefeated at 20 years old. Berbick was also the last boxer to fight Muhammad Ali, defeating him in 1981.


As an amateur, Berbick won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the 1975 Pan American Games. In both his early and late professional career he held the Canadian heavyweight title twice, from 1979 to 1986 and 1999 to 2001.




Contents






  • 1 Amateur career


  • 2 Professional career


  • 3 Outside the ring


    • 3.1 Troubles with the law


    • 3.2 Feud with Larry Holmes


    • 3.3 Retirement


    • 3.4 Murder




  • 4 Professional boxing record


  • 5 References


  • 6 External links





Amateur career


At 21, Berbick represented his native Jamaica in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec, Canada as a heavyweight boxer, despite having had only 11 prior amateur bouts. His lack of experience was evident as he lost to the eventual silver medalist, Mircea Şimon of Romania. However, he still displayed a lot of promise as a young heavyweight boxer. The previous year, Berbick lost a decision to future heavyweight champion Michael Dokes in the Pan American Games semifinals, winning a bronze medal.



Professional career


Berbick left Jamaica after the Olympics. He opted to settle in Montreal and fight professionally out of Halifax. He won his first 11 fights (10 by knockout) before suffering his first pro loss to another rising contender, Bernardo Mercado, on April 3, 1979. As an amateur, Berbick had soundly beaten Mercado. However, with 10 seconds remaining in the first round of their only professional meeting, Berbick walked into a punch and was knocked out cold. Nevertheless, he remained in contention for the heavyweight title.


A 1980 upset of ex-champ John Tate (9th-round KO) secured a title shot against Larry Holmes on April 11, 1981, but Berbick lost a 15-round unanimous decision. In his second fight after the loss, he beat 39-year-old Muhammad Ali in the final fight of Ali's career.


In 1982 he beat undefeated prospect Greg Page, and in 1984 he moved to Miramar, Florida and signed with promoter Don King. Wins over undefeated Mitch "Blood" Green and David Bey scored him another title fight, and he won the WBC world heavyweight title by upsetting Pinklon Thomas with an easy unanimous decision on March 22, 1986. However, his reign as champion would be brief.


On November 22, in his first defense of the title, Berbick took on Mike Tyson, who was looking to break Floyd Patterson's record and become, at the age of twenty, the youngest ever heavyweight champion. In the second round, Tyson dropped Berbick with a quick knockdown. Berbick was quickly overwhelmed by his opponent and late in the round, he went down again. The champion rose to his feet, but immediately stumbled backward and fell back to the canvas. Berbick tried twice more to make it to his feet but fell both times, and referee Mills Lane stopped counting and waved the fight off to end Berbick's reign as champion.


Along with Larry Holmes, Berbick is one of only two men in professional boxing history to have fought both Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson.


In 1991, he traveled to the UWFi promotion in Japan to fight Nobuhiko Takada in a "boxer vs. wrestler" bout. Berbick claimed that he had been double-crossed and that he had expected the fight to be like American kickboxing, but it turned out that the rules allowed Takada to kick Berbick below the belt. Berbick refused to mount any offense, instead repeatedly complaining to the referee as Takada kicked him repeatedly in the legs. Takada claimed victory by default when Berbick exited the ring.[1]


Afterwards, his career deteriorated further. He eventually fought his last bout in 2000 against Canadian journeyman Shane Sutcliffe, winning a 12-round unanimous decision. Afterwards, a CAT scan revealed a blood clot in his brain and his boxing license was revoked. His final professional record was 49 wins (33 by knockout), 11 losses, and 1 draw.



Outside the ring


Berbick was a preacher at the Moments of Miracles Pentecostal church in Las Vegas.



Troubles with the law


Berbick was arrested on a number of occasions throughout his life and was sentenced in Florida to 5 years in prison for raping his children's 16-year-old babysitter in 1992. He served 15 months. In 1997, he violated his parole and was deported from the United States to Canada. Due to his legal issues, he also had problems staying in Canada, losing his landed immigrant status and being ordered back to Jamaica in 1999.[2] Later in 1999 he won the right to remain in Canada.[3]



Feud with Larry Holmes


Berbick had a well-publicized feud with Larry Holmes, whom he fought in the ring in 1981. Their feud culminated in a public confrontation and brawl in 1991, which was caught on tape. After a verbal altercation indoors, Berbick was outside complaining about being kicked and punched by Larry Holmes when Holmes climbed atop a parked car and launched himself at Berbick. Holmes was furious with Berbick badmouthing his family. The footage ends as the two are separated by police and others.[4]



Retirement


Berbick retired in Florida to be with his wife and four children (he had three children with his first wife in Montreal) and started to train boxers at Kenny Barrett's Gym in Tamarac, Florida. Berbick's problems escalated. He was again deported from the U.S. on December 2, 2002.



Murder


On October 28, 2006, Berbick was murdered at a church in Norwich, Jamaica by an assailant wielding a 2-inch-diameter (51 mm) steel pipe. Berbick suffered multiple blows to the head and died at the scene.[5]


Police arrested two men, one of whom was Berbick's 20-year-old nephew Harold Berbick,[6] in connection with the murder. They were interrogated at the Port Antonio police station in Portland early on the morning of October 29.[7] Local residents indicated that the suspect was involved in a land dispute with Berbick.[8] On November 3 it was reported that Berbick's nephew, 20-year-old Harold Berbick, and an unidentified 18-year-old man had been charged with his murder by Jamaican police.[9] On December 20, 2007, Harold Berbick was convicted for the murder of his uncle. His alleged accomplice, Kenton Gordon, was convicted of manslaughter and both men were sentenced on January 11, 2008.[10]
Harold Berbick was sentenced to life in prison; Kenton Gordon was sentenced to fourteen years in prison.[11]
Trevor Berbick was buried at the Berbick Family Plot Norwich Portland, Jamaica.



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Professional record summary


61 fights

49 wins

11 losses

By knockout
33
2

By decision
16
9

Draws
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No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
61
Win
49–11–1

Canada Shane Sutcliffe
UD
12
May 26, 2000

Canada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Retained Canada heavyweight title
60
Loss
48–11–1

United States Tony LaRosa
SD
8
Aug 12, 1999

Canada Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada

59
Win
48–10–1

United States Iran Barkley
UD
8
Jun 29, 1999

Canada Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

58
Win
47–10–1

Canada Shane Sutcliffe
TKO
12 (12), 0:44
Feb 5, 1999

Canada Centre Pierre Charbonneau, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Won Canada heavyweight title
57
Win
46–10–1

Canada Ben Perlini
UD
10
Aug 6, 1998

Canada Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada

56
Loss
45–10–1

United States Lyle McDowell
SD
12
Sep 15, 1997

Canada Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

For vacant IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title
55
Loss
45–9–1

United States Hasim Rahman
UD
10
Oct 15, 1996

United States Circus Maximus Showroom, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

54
Win
45–8–1

United States Louis Monaco
UD
10
Sep 18, 1996

United States Westbury Music Fair, North Hempstead, New York, U.S.

53
Win
44–8–1

United States Ken Smith
TKO
4 (10), 1:05
Apr 26, 1996

United States Westbury Music Fair, North Hempstead, New York, U.S.

52
Win
43–8–1

United States Bruce Johnson
TKO
3 (10)
Aug 25, 1995

United States Columbus, Ohio, U.S.

51
Loss
42–8–1

New Zealand Jimmy Thunder
UD
12
Mar 15, 1995

United States Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.

For vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title
50
Win
42–7–1

United States Melvin Foster
SD
10
Sep 13, 1994

United States Westbury Music Fair, North Hempstead, New York, U.S.

49
Win
41–7–1

United States Marselles Brown
KO
2 (10)
Aug 10, 1994

United States Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.

48
Win
40–7–1

United States Paul Phillips
KO
4 (10), 1:14
Jul 30, 1994

United States Myrl H. Shoemaker Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.

47
Win
39–7–1

United States Danny Wofford
PTS
8
Mar 14, 1994

United States Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.

46
Win
38–7–1

United States Garing Lane
PTS
8
Aug 2, 1991

France Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, Cannes, France

45
Win
37–7–1

United States Bobby Crabtree
KO
5 (10), 2:00
Dec 14, 1990

United States The Diplomat, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.

44
Win
36–7–1

United States Jeff Sims
TKO
6 (10), 2:15
Jul 18, 1990

Canada Varsity Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

43
Loss
35–7–1

United States Buster Douglas
UD
10

Feb 25, 1989

United States Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.

42
Win
35–6–1

United States O T Davis
KO
3 (10)
Sep 20, 1988

United States Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.

41
Loss
34–6–1

United States Carl Williams
UD
12

Jun 27, 1988

United States Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

For USBA heavyweight title
40
Win
34–5–1

United States Robert Evans
UD
10
Nov 24, 1987

Canada Forum, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

39
Win
33–5–1

United States Lorenzo Boyd
TKO
3 (10), 1:48
Oct 29, 1987

United States Musical Theater, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.

38
Win
32–5–1

United States Art Terry
TKO
5 (10), 1:33
Jul 31, 1987

United States Lee County Civic Center, North Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.

37
Loss
31–5–1

United States Mike Tyson
TKO
2 (12), 2:35

Nov 22, 1986

United States Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.

Lost WBC heavyweight title
36
Win
31–4–1

United States Pinklon Thomas
UD
12
Mar 22, 1986

United States Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.

Won WBC heavyweight title
35
Win
30–4–1

United States Mike Perkins
TKO
10 (10)
Jan 17, 1986

United States Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

34
Win
29–4–1

United States Mitch Green

MD
12
Aug 10, 1985

United States Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.

Retained USBA heavyweight title
33
Win
28–4–1

United States David Bey
TKO
11 (12), 2:30
Jun 15, 1985

United States Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.

Won USBA heavyweight title
32
Win
27–4–1

United States Walter Santemore
UD
10
Nov 28, 1984

United States Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

31
Win
26–4–1

The Bahamas Andros Ernie Barr
TKO
4 (12)
Sep 1, 1984

The Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas

Retained Commonwealth heavyweight title
30
Win
25–4–1

United States Mark Lee

PTS
10
Mar 13, 1984

United Kingdom Wembley Arena, London, England

29
Win
24–4–1

United States Mike Cohen
KO
4 (10)
Feb 19, 1984

United States Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.

28
Win
23–4–1

Canada Ken Lakusta
KO
10 (12), 1:52
Sep 9, 1983

Canada Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Retained Commonwealth and Canada heavyweight titles
27
Loss
22–4–1

United States S. T. Gordon
UD
10
May 28, 1983

United States Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

26
Loss
22–3–1

United States Renaldo Snipes
UD
10
Oct 2, 1982

United States Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

25
Win
22–2–1

United States Greg Page
UD
10

Jun 11, 1982

United States Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

24
Win
21–2–1

Canada Gordon Racette
TKO
11 (12)
Mar 5, 1982

Canada Frank Crane Arena, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Retained Commonwealth and Canada heavyweight titles
23
Win
20–2–1

United States Muhammad Ali
UD
10

Dec 11, 1981

The Bahamas Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, Nassau, Bahamas

22
Win
19–2–1

Canada Conroy Nelson
KO
2 (15), 2:49
Jul 21, 1981

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Retained Canada heavyweight title;
Won vacant Commonwealth heavyweight title

21
Loss
18–2–1

United States Larry Holmes
UD
15
Apr 11, 1981

United States Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

For WBC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles
20
Win
18–1–1

United States Chuck Gardner
TKO
4 (10), 1:12
Jan 31, 1981

Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica

19
Win
17–1–1

Canada Chuck Findlay
KO
1 (10), 2:47
Nov 11, 1980

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

18
Win
16–1–1

Canada Ron Rouselle
KO
1 (12), 0:33
Aug 27, 1980

Canada Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Retained Canada heavyweight title
17
Win
15–1–1

United States John Tate
KO
9 (10), 0:22
Jun 20, 1980

Canada Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

16
Win
14–1–1

United States Johnny Warr

SD
10
Mar 11, 1980

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

15
Win
13–1–1

Nigeria Ngozika Ekwelum
TKO
5 (10), 0:01
Dec 11, 1979

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

14
Draw
12–1–1

United States Leroy Caldwell

PTS
10
Jun 14, 1979

Canada Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

13
Win
12–1

Canada Earl McLeay
TKO
7 (12), 2:07
May 26, 1979

Canada Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Won vacant Canada heavyweight title
12
Loss
11–1

Colombia Bernardo Mercado
KO
1 (12), 2:55
Apr 3, 1979

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

For vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title
11
Win
11–0

United States Greg Sorrentino
TKO
1 (10), 1:27
Oct 8, 1978

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

10
Win
10–0

United States Gregory Johnson
KO
4 (10), 2:49
Sep 12, 1978

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

9
Win
9–0

United Kingdom Tony Moore
TKO
6 (10), 0:01
Aug 1, 1978

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

8
Win
8–0

Canada Horst Geisler
KO
1 (10), 1:21
Jun 28, 1978

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

7
Win
7–0

United States Eugene Green

UD
10
Dec 8, 1977

Canada Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

6
Win
6–0

United States Eddie Owens
TKO
5 (10), 2:34
Sep 8, 1977

Canada Forum, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

5
Win
5–0

United States Willie Moore

KO
4 (10), 2:04
Aug 18, 1977

Canada Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

4
Win
4–0

United States Joe Maye
TKO
7 (10), 2:50
Jan 25, 1977

Canada Metro Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

3
Win
3–0

United States Michael Lucas
TKO
2 (6), 2:21
Jan 9, 1977

Canada New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

2
Win
2–0

United States Bobby Halpern
TKO
3 (6), 2:05
Nov 23, 1976

Canada Forum, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

1
Win
1–0

United States Wayne Martin

TKO
5 (6)
Sep 27, 1976

Canada Festival Arena, Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada

Professional debut


References





  1. ^ Quebrada.net


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  11. ^ "Berbick Killer Gets Life". Archived from the original on 2009-10-03.




External links











  • Professional boxing record for Trevor Berbick from BoxRec






























Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles

Vacant
Title last held by

George Chuvalo

Canada heavyweight champion
May 26, 1979 – 1986
Vacated

Vacant
Title next held by

Ken Lakusta

Vacant
Title last held by

John L. Gardner

Commonwealth
heavyweight champion

July 21, 1981 – 1986
Vacated

Vacant
Title next held by

Horace Notice
Preceded by
David Bey

USBA heavyweight champion
June 15, 1981 – March 1986
Vacated

Vacant
Title next held by

Tony Tucker
Preceded by
Shane Sutcliffe

Canada heavyweight champion
February 5, 1999 – October 2001
Retired

Vacant
Title next held by

Donovan Ruddock
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Pinklon Thomas

WBC heavyweight champion
March 22, 1986 – November 22, 1986
Succeeded by
Mike Tyson



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