MIDDLEWEIGHT division
BUSTER DRAYTON
RetiredBorn MOSES BUSTER DRAYTON
Born 1952-03-02, PHILADELPHIA, PA. (died aged 70)· Died 2022-11-20· USA
Residence: PHILADELPHIA, PA.· Stance: orthodox· Height: 180 cm (5'11")· Reach: 188 cm (6'2")· aka THE DEMON
Debut: 1978-11-09· Career: 1978–1995 (18 years)
Wins
40
Losses
15
Draws
1
NC
1
Rated Fights
56
EARLY YEARS
It wasn't until he was serving with the US Marines that Drayton showed any interest in boxing. When his four year term in the Marines ended in 1976 Sergeant Drayton returned to Philadelphia and won the Philadelphia Golden Gloves tournament before turning professional in November 1978.
BOXING CAREER
During the early part of Drayton’s career, he began working as a sparring partner for middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler. Drayton called the four-year assignment the greatest learning experience as a boxer.
LIFE AFTER BOXING
After his boxing days, Drayton became a Philadelphia Police Officer in 1995 and launched a whole new career that lasted 20 years.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Compare BUSTER DRAYTON's career against any other fighter on record — records, ratings, common opponents, and any direct bouts.
Complete Record — 57 Bouts
| Date | Result | Opponent | Rds | Div. | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 10 JUN 1995 | LOSS | DERRICK ROLON | 12 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 03 NOV 1994 | DEC | JOSE VERA | 6 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 AUG 1993 | TKO | ROBERT HARRIS | 4 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 18 NOV 1992 | TKO | GARY SMITH | 3 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 26 JUN 1992 | TKO | ERIC MUSTAFA COLE | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 22 MAY 1992 | DEC | JOSE VERA | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 AUG 1991 | LOSS | ERIC HOLLAND | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 11 MAY 1991 | DEC | GARY JONES | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 05 OCT 1989 | LOSS | BRINATTY MAQUILON | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 SEP 1989 | DEC | DARRYL FROMM | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 MAR 1989 | LOSS | TERRY NORRIS | 12 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 30 JUL 1988 | LOSS | JULIAN JACKSON | 3 | LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 05 DEC 1987 | TKO | LEROY JONES | 4 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 27 JUN 1987 | LOSS | MATTHEW HILTON | 15 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 27 MAR 1987 | TKO | SAID SKOUMA | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 FEB 1987 | KO | JUAN ALONSO VILLA | 2 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 24 AUG 1986 | TKO | DAVEY MOORE | 10 | LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 20 JUN 1986 | TKO | BENITO FERNANDEZ | 6 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 04 JUN 1986 | DEC | CARLOS SANTOS | 15 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 04 APR 1986 | TKO | SAM LEONARD | 5 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 22 JAN 1986 | TKO | BRUCE JACKSON | 5 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 SEP 1985 | TKO | JOHN JARVIS | 6 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 10 JUN 1985 | TKO | DENNIS JOHNSON | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 APR 1985 | LOSS | JAMES KINCHEN | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 FEB 1985 | DEC | THOMAS SMITH | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 NOV 1984 | TKO | TONY HARRISON | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 26 SEP 1984 | TKO | TERRY HOLMES | 1 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 25 JUN 1984 | TKO | GARY COATES | 4 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 13 MAY 1984 | TKO | MARK KAYLOR | 7 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 11 APR 1984 | KO | JIMMY CABLE | 1 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 28 JAN 1984 | TKO | GREGORY CLARK | 2 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 02 OCT 1983 | LOSS | FRED HUTCHINGS | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 01 SEP 1983 | LOSS | MARIO MALDONADO | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 09 JUN 1983 | DEC | PATRICIO DIAZ | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 12 MAY 1983 | TKO | CLINTON JACKSON | 2 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 12 APR 1983 | DEC | DAVID PLOWDEN | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 05 FEB 1983 | LOSS | BUSHY BESTER | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 30 OCT 1982 | LOSS | SUMBU KALAMBAY | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 31 JUL 1982 | TKO | BRUCE JOHNSON | 9 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 29 APR 1982 | TKO | DUANE THOMAS | 7 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 07 MAR 1982 | LOSS | LINDELL HOLMES | 10 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 17 JAN 1982 | DEC | DAN SNYDER | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 23 DEC 1981 | KO | DC WALKER | 2 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 25 JUL 1981 | DEC | TYRONE DEMBY | 6 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 JUN 1981 | LOSS | MARIO MALDONADO | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 07 FEB 1981 | LOSS | MARK HOLMES | 6 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 24 JAN 1981 | TKO | DAN SNYDER | 4 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 06 NOV 1980 | LOSS | KEVIN PERRY | 3 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 01 OCT 1980 | NC | CURTIS TAYLOR | 8 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 09 AUG 1980 | TKO | BILL HARRINGTON | 2 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 18 OCT 1979 | TKO | CLIFFORD SMITH | 1 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 20 SEP 1979 | DEC | JULIUS SPELL | 4 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 30 AUG 1979 | KO | JESSE CARTER | 6 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 03 JUL 1979 | TKO | BOB SAXTON | 1 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 31 MAY 1979 | KO | FRANK MOORE | 3 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 14 DEC 1978 | DEC | JESSE CARTER | 6 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — | |
| 🔒 09 NOV 1978 | DRAW | CHARLES CAREY | 4 | MIDDLEWEIGHT | — |
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Team & Corner
- BOBBY WATTSTrainer
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- IVAN COHENManager
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Final Resting Place
Washington Crossing National Cemetery
NEWTOWN, BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, USA
Plot: SECTION 4 SITE 42