Al Cole

Al Cole (born Alfred Rudolph Cole on 21 April 1964 in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is a boxer. Nicknamed "Ice", Cole was a force in the cruiserweight division prior to moving up to the heavyweight division and fading to a journeyman.

Career

Cole, at 6'4" was a large and dominant cruserweight, but didn't have the size or power to compete at the upper echelon of the heavyweight division. He listed his hometown as Spring Valley, NY.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, whom Cole defeated twice via unanimous decision.

Heavyweight

Cole went up to heavyweight without losing his title but lost his first fight being nearly swept on all cards by Tim Witherspoon 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 (boxer). Cole failed to build on the momentum though, dropping decisions to Lance Whitaker, former champion Hasim Rahman, and finally a crushing TKO loss to Sultan Ibragimov. Cole has not fought since, but is expected to face heavyweight prospect Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell on September 5 in Sweden.

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