Cliff Couser

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 numerous times to be the half brother of Mike Tyson.

Cliff Couser
Statistics
Real nameClifford Eugene Couser
Nickname(s)The Black Bull, Twin Tyson
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Reach73 in (185 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1971-05-18) May 18, 1971
St. Louis, Missouri
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins26
Wins by KO14
Losses22
Draws2
No contests2

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. 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.

References

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