# Tracy Harris Patterson

Tracy Harris Patterson (born on December 26, 1964) is an American former boxer who became a two weight world champion. Born Tracy Harris in Grady, Alabama, he is the adopted son of former Golden Gloves and world heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, turned Golden Gloves success into a solid pro career. He won the WBC super bantamweight title with a two-round TKO of Thierry Jacob and defended the title for two years before losing the belt to Hector Acero-Sanchez in 1994. He later won the IBF super featherweight title against Eddie Hopson in 1995. Patterson retired in 2001 with a pro record of 63–8–2.

## Amateur career

As an amateur, Patterson won two New York Golden Gloves Championships. Patterson won both the 1984 119 lbs. Open Championship and the 1985 125 lbs. Open Championship. Patterson trained at the Huguenot Boys Club in New Paltz, New York by his adoptive father, former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, a two-time Golden Gloves winner.

## Professional career

Patterson turned pro in 1985 and captured the WBC super bantamweight title in 1992 with a TKO over Thierry Jacob. Tracy and his father Floyd are the first father and son to win world titles in boxing. He defended the title four times before losing the belt to Hector Acero Sánchez in 1994. In 1995 he captured the IBF super featherweight title by TKO'ing Eddie Hopson, but lost the belt later in the year when defending against Arturo Gatti. In 1997 he rematched Gatti, but again lost a decision. He retired in 2001 after a draw with a career record of 63–8–2.

## Professional boxing record

| 73 fights | 63 wins | 8 losses |
| By knockout | 43 | 1 |
| By decision | 20 | 7 |
| Draws | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 73 | Draw | 63–8–2 | Mike Tidline El | TD | 4 (8) | Sep 19, 2000 | Kahunaville Night Club, Wilmington, Delaware, US | |
| 72 | Loss | 63–8–1 | Scott Harrison | UD | 10 | Apr 29, 2000 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| 71 | Win | 63–7–1 | Adam Salas | UD | 8 | Jan 28, 2000 | The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana, US | |
| 70 | Loss | 62–7–1 | Junior Jones | MD | 10 | Nov 12, 1999 | Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| 69 | Win | 62–6–1 | Russell Jones | PTS | 10 | Jan 29, 1999 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 68 | Loss | 61–6–1 | Gregorio Vargas | TKO | 6 (12), 1:06 | Jul 11, 1998 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, US | For IBA super featherweight title |
| 67 | Win | 61–5–1 | German Castro | TKO | 1 (8), 3:08 | May 19, 1998 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, US | |
| 66 | Win | 60–5–1 | Manuel Chavez | TKO | 8 (10), 2:21 | Dec 20, 1997 | Country Club, Reseda, California, US | |
| 65 | Win | 59–5–1 | Rudy Zavala | UD | 10 | Sep 23, 1997 | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US | |
| 64 | Win | 58–5–1 | Ricardo Vazquez | KO | 3 (10) | Jun 21, 1997 | War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York, US | |
| 63 | Loss | 57–5–1 | Arturo Gatti | UD | 12 | Feb 22, 1997 | Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | For IBF super featherweight title |
| 62 | Win | 57–4–1 | Jose Aponte | TKO | 10 (10), 1:57 | Dec 6, 1996 | Claridge Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 61 | Win | 56–4–1 | Joseph Figueroa | PTS | 10 | Jul 25, 1996 | Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, US | |
| 60 | Win | 55–4–1 | Harold Warren | UD | 10 | Apr 14, 1996 | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, US | |
| 59 | Loss | 54–4–1 | Arturo Gatti | UD | 12 | Dec 15, 1995 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | Lost IBF super featherweight title |
| 58 | Win | 54–3–1 | Bruno Rabanales | KO | 7 (10) | Oct 26, 1995 | Marriott Ballroom, Hauppauge, New York, US | |
| 57 | Win | 53–3–1 | Eddie Hopson | TKO | 2 (12), 1:37 | Jul 9, 1995 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, US | Won IBF super featherweight title |
| 56 | Win | 52–3–1 | Jose Luis Madrid | KO | 3 (?) | Mar 29, 1995 | Lexington Avenue Armory, New York City, New York, US | |
| 55 | Win | 51–3–1 | Darryl Pinckney | UD | 10 | Nov 29, 1994 | Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 54 | Loss | 50–3–1 | Hector Acero Sánchez | SD | 12 | Aug 26, 1994 | Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Lost WBC super bantamweight title |
| 53 | Win | 50–2–1 | Richard Duran | UD | 12 | Apr 9, 1994 | Reno Hilton, Goldwyn Ballroom, Reno, Nevada, US | Retained WBC super bantamweight title |
| 52 | Win | 49–2–1 | Steve Young | TKO | 5 (10), 2:13 | Jan 8, 1994 | Friar Tuck Inn, Catskill, New York, US | |
| 51 | Win | 48–2–1 | Daniel Zaragoza | TKO | 7 (12), 2:07 | Sep 25, 1993 | Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | Retained WBC super bantamweight title |
| 50 | Win | 47–2–1 | Jesse Benavides | UD | 12 | Mar 13, 1993 | McCann Recreation Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | Retained WBC super bantamweight title |
| 49 | Draw | 46–2–1 | Daniel Zaragoza | SD | 12 | Dec 5, 1992 | Palais des Sports, Berck-sur-Mer, France | Retained WBC super bantamweight title |
| 48 | Win | 46–2 | Manuel Santiago | UD | 10 | Sep 14, 1992 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| 47 | Win | 45–2 | Thierry Jacob | TKO | 2 (12), 0:50 | Jun 23, 1992 | Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York, US | Won WBC super bantamweight title |
| 46 | Win | 44–2 | Angel Mayor | TKO | 1 (10), 2:15 | Mar 11, 1992 | Paramount Theatre, New York City, New York, US | |
| 45 | Win | 43–2 | Fernando Ramos | KO | 1 (10), 2:35 | Nov 15, 1991 | King Street Palace, Charleston, South Carolina, US | |
| 44 | Win | 42–2 | Gerardo Sanchez | TKO | 4 (10) | Aug 3, 1991 | Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, US | |
| 43 | Win | 41–2 | Francisco Ortiz | KO | 5 (10), 1:20 | May 31, 1991 | Kerhonkson, New York, US | |
| 42 | Win | 40–2 | Vidal Tellez | KO | 3 (10) | Feb 4, 1991 | Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, New York, US | |
| 41 | Win | 39–2 | Alberto Rendon | TKO | 3 (10) | Dec 21, 1990 | Sands Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| 40 | Win | 38–2 | Julio Blanco | TKO | 5 (10), 1:18 | Sep 27, 1990 | Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | |
| 39 | Win | 37–2 | Sammy Ruiz | TKO | 3 (10), 1:13 | Jun 23, 1990 | Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, US | |
| 38 | Win | 36–2 | Carlos Vergara | TKO | 4 (10), 1:25 | Jun 8, 1990 | Roberts Street High School, Canastota, New York, US | |
| 37 | Win | 35–2 | Kenny Mitchell | TKO | 8 (12) | Apr 19, 1990 | Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | Retained NABF super bantamweight title |
| 36 | Win | 34–2 | George Garcia | KO | 8 (12), 1:55 | Feb 8, 1990 | Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, US | Won vacant NABF super bantamweight title |
| 35 | Win | 33–2 | Lee Cargle | TKO | 3 (10) | Nov 3, 1989 | Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | |
| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Jose Luis Soto | UD | 10 | Sep 7, 1989 | Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 33 | Win | 31–2 | Rafael Gandarilla | TKO | 2 (10), 2:40 | Jul 6, 1989 | Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | |
| 32 | Loss | 30–2 | Steve Cruz | SD | 10 | May 14, 1989 | Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Kim Jackson | TKO | 7 (10) | Apr 11, 1989 | Tyndall Armory, Indianapolis, Indiana, US | |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Allan Makitoki | TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 17, 1989 | Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Robinson Sanchez | UD | 10 | Dec 2, 1988 | Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Mario Gonzalez | KO | 2 (10) | Oct 27, 1988 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Tony Hernandez | TKO | 1 (10) | Oct 5, 1988 | JJ Whispers, Orlando, Florida, US | |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Ron Thomas | TKO | 3 (10) | Aug 13, 1988 | Civic Arena, Saint Joseph, Missouri, US | |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Jay James | TKO | 3 (10), 1:32 | Jun 4, 1988 | Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers, Florida, US | |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Bobby Thomas | TKO | 2 (10), 1:57 | Apr 1, 1988 | Peony Park Ballroom, Omaha, Nebraska, US | |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Eddie Jackson | KO | 5 (?) | Feb 5, 1988 | Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, US | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Jeff Hanna | KO | 3 (10), 2:13 | Jan 30, 1988 | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, US | |
| 21 | Loss | 20–1 | Jeff Franklin | UD | 10 | Oct 9, 1987 | Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | |
| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Victor Gonzales | TKO | 4 (8) | Aug 15, 1987 | Bally's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, US | |
| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Silford Ashby | KO | 2 (8), 1:18 | Jun 30, 1987 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Sonny Long | UD | 8 | Apr 24, 1987 | Palmer Auditorium, Davenport, Iowa, US | |
| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Eugene Salazar | TKO | 3 (6), 1:36 | Feb 6, 1987 | Country Club, Reseda, California, US | |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Karry Allen | UD | 8 | Jan 16, 1987 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Richard Campbell | KO | 2 (8), 1:45 | Dec 13, 1986 | Sterling Coliseum, Sterling, Illinois, US | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Felix Cortez | KO | 1 (6) | Dec 2, 1986 | Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Frederick Hall | TKO | 1 (8), 2:50 | Oct 31, 1986 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Tom Elston | PTS | 6 | Jun 28, 1986 | Williamsport Area High School, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, US | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | James Woodhouse | PTS | 6 | Jun 21, 1986 | Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Ricky West | PTS | 6 | May 21, 1986 | Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Mike Parraz | TKO | 1 (?) | Mar 26, 1986 | Thomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Darrell Jacobs | UD | 6 | Mar 21, 1986 | Nassau Arena, Long Beach, New York, US | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Walter Cowans | UD | 6 | Mar 1, 1986 | Continental Regency, Peoria, Illinois, US | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Lamont Buchanan | TKO | 5 (6), 2:07 | Feb 12, 1986 | Tomas Crystal Gardens, Mount Clemens, Michigan, US | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Darrell Jacobs | TKO | 4 (6), 2:54 | Jan 8, 1986 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Mike Brown | UD | 6 | Oct 30, 1985 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Paul Moore | KO | 1 (4), 1:38 | Sep 18, 1985 | Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Paul Mays | TKO | 1 (4), 0:38 | Jul 19, 1985 | Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie, New York, US | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ray Doughty | UD | 4 | Jun 19, 1985 | Ice World, Totowa, New Jersey, US | |