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Clifford Etienne (born March 9, 1970) is an American former professional boxer and convicted robber, who is currently serving a 105-year prison sentence without the possibility of parole. Known for his aggressive, high-volume style despite being a heavyweight, he fought Mike Tyson, Francois Botha, Nikolay Valuev, Calvin Brock, and Lamon Brewster.

Clifford Etienne
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Black Rhino
Weight(s)Super Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1970-03-09) March 9, 1970 (age 52)
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins29
Wins by KO20
Losses4
Draws2

Background


Born and raised in Louisiana, Etienne was a self-proclaimed "nerd" growing up. He attended St. Martinville High School where he was a standout linebacker, recruited by top colleges such as LSU, Nebraska, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma.[1] This potential college football career was derailed by a 40-year prison sentence for armed robbery, which was committed at a shopping mall during his senior year. While incarcerated, Etienne, who then weighed 290 pounds, took up boxing and won the state prison boxing championship. While in prison he was a member of the "Gunslingers" prison boxing team in Louisiana and reportedly had a 30–0 prison record. He was released on good behavior after serving 10 years. While incarcerated, Etienne enrolled in classes at Southern University, and received high marks for his degree.


Professional career


Upon being paroled from prison in 1998 after serving 10 years for attempted armed robbery,[2] he became a professional boxer; he won 29 matches (20 knockouts), lost 4, and drew 2.


Rise to the top


Etienne was named 2000's "Most Exciting Fighter to Watch" in the heavyweight division by The Ring Magazine, largely the result of his unanimous decision over then-undefeated Lawrence Clay Bey. The fight was widely considered to be one of the best heavyweight matches of that year. He also defeated Lamon Brewster, the future WBO heavyweight champion, via a fairly-dominant unanimous decision after ten rounds in May 2000.

Etienne landed a contract with Showtime and his stock began to rise, but it quickly fell after an upset loss to Fres Oquendo, who stopped Etienne in the eighth round of their fight in March 2001.

After re-building some of his lost stature with wins, he was catapulted to the world's stage in a 2003 fight against Mike Tyson, where Etienne suffered a first-round knock-out only 49 seconds after being caught with a short right hand from Tyson.


Decline


After the loss to Tyson, Etienne's future seemed to be that of a journeyman opponent. Calvin Brock stopped Etienne in the third round in January 2005.

Etienne's last fight was against Nicolay Valuev. "The Beast from the East", who would go on to become the WBA champion, stopped Etienne in the third round of their fight in Bayreuth, Germany in May 2005.


Criminal activity and imprisonment


On August 11, 2005, Fightnews.com reported Etienne's ring career definitely over with the following story:

Well known heavyweight Clifford Etienne was arrested Wednesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, and the attempted murder of a police officer. Etienne allegedly robbed a local business, car-jacked a vehicle containing a woman and her children, then pulled a gun on police officers. He is being held in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison with a $70,000 bond.

On June 22, 2006, following his trial in Baton Rouge, Etienne was found guilty and sentenced to 160 years in prison without parole for an allegedly cocaine-fueled crime spree that included robbing a check cashing business, carjacking, and attempting to shoot a police officer.[3] In April 2013, his sentence was reduced from 160 years to 105 years due to a “technicality”,[4][5] Etienne is now a painter, painting artwork from prison. He recently was given a job as a barber at the same prison.[6]


Professional boxing record


29 Wins (20 knockouts, 9 decisions), 4 Losses (4 knockouts, 0 decisions), 2 Draws
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 29–4–2 Nikolay Valuev KO 3 (12) 14/05/2005 Oberfrankenhalle, Bayreuth, Germany For WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight title. Etienne down twice in round 3rd.
Loss 29–3–2 Calvin Brock TKO 3 (10) 21/01/2005 Reliant Center, Houston, Texas, U.S. Etienne was knocked down once in the 2nd, and twice in the 3rd round.
Win 29–2–2 Kenny Craven TKO 2 (10) 27/11/2004 Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. Etienne down in round 1. Craven was unable to continue due to a cut over his left eye.
Win 28–2–2 Talmadge Griffis UD 10 09/06/2004 City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Win 27–2–2 Onebo Maxime UD 8 27/05/2004 Alario Center, Westwego, Louisiana, U.S.
Draw 26–2–2 Gilbert Martinez PTS 8 27/03/2004 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
Win 26–2–1 Mike Sheppard KO 2 (8) 21/02/2004 Chapparells, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Win 25–2–1 Shawn Robinson TKO 4 (8) 07/02/2004 Riehle Brothers Pavilion, Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Loss 24–2–1 Mike Tyson KO 1 (10) 22/02/2003 The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Draw 24–1–1 Francois Botha PTS 10 27/07/2002 New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Etienne down in the 5th and 6th rounds.
Win 24–1 Terrence Lewis UD 10 27/04/2002 Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 23–1 Gabe Brown TKO 7 (10) 02/02/2002 American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win 22–1 Dan Ward TKO 2 (12) 08/12/2001 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Won vacant IBA Americas Heavyweight title.
Win 21–1 Ken Murphy KO 1 (10) 31/08/2001 Grand Casino, Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 20–1 Arthur Weathers KO 1 (10) 22/06/2001 Grand Casino, Gulfport, Mississippi, U.S.
Loss 19–1 Fres Oquendo TKO 8 (10) 23/03/2001 Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Etienne knocked down seven times, all by overhand rights: three times in the 1st round, once in the 2nd, once in the 3rd, once in the 7th and once in the 8th round.
Win 19–0 Lawrence Clay Bey UD 10 11/11/2000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Etienne was hurt at the end of the 2nd round and in the 7th round.
Win 18–0 Cliff Couser TKO 3 (10) 09/09/2000 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S. Won vacant NABF Heavyweight title. Title had been vacated by Michael Grant.
Win 17–0 Joey Guy KO 3 (12) 30/06/2000 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. Won vacant IBA Continental Heavyweight title.
Win 16–0 Lamon Brewster UD 10 06/05/2000 Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Lamon Brewster tore his knee ligaments in the 1st.
Win 15–0 Harold Sconiers UD 10 18/03/2000 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 14–0 James Jones TKO 2 (10) 26/02/2000 Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Etienne down in the 1st round.
Win 13–0 Marvin Hunt TKO 1 (6) 28/01/2000 The Ruins, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 12–0 Dan Conway TKO 1 (4) 26/11/1999 New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 11–0 Darrell Morgan TKO 1 (4) 17/09/1999 All American Sports Park, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 10–0 Clarence Goins KO 1 08/09/1999 Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 9–0 Abdul Muhaymin UD 8 20/08/1999 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 8–0 Eric Jackson KO 1 (8) 11/06/1999 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 7–0 Ronnie Smith KO 1 30/04/1999 Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 6–0 Larry Scott UD 6 15/04/1999 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Win 5–0 Wesley Martin TKO 6 (6) 27/02/1999 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 4–0 Willie Kyles TKO 1 (6) 06/02/1999 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 3–0 Eddie Richardson UD 6 19/01/1999 Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 2–0 Curt Render TKO 1 (4) 11/12/1998 Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.
Win 1–0 John Randall KO 1 (4) 03/12/1998 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.

References



References


  1. "Beware the Black Rhino Heavyweight Clifford Etienne found his calling in prison. Now he stalks a title".
  2. "Boxer Etienne gets 150-year sentence for crime spree", espn.com, Jun 23, 2006
  3. https://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2006-06-23-etienne-sentenced_x.htm [bare URL]
  4. As if it really matters
  5. http://www.boxingscene.com/clifford-etiennes-sentence-drops-from-160-years-105--still-a-life-sentence 64220
  6. "Clifford Etienne Nearly Killed in Prison, Given Transfer".



На других языках


[de] Clifford Etienne

Clifford Etienne (* 9. März 1972 in Lafayette, Louisiana) ist ein US-amerikanischer Schwergewichtsboxer. Sein Spitzname ist The Black Rhino, übersetzt etwa „Das schwarze Rhinozeros“.
- [en] Clifford Etienne

[ru] Этьен, Клиффорд

Клиффорд Этьен (англ. Clifford Etienne; 9 марта 1972 (1972-03-09), Лафайетт) — американский боксёр-профессионал, выступавший в тяжёлой весовой категории. Чемпион Северной Америки по версии NABF (2000). Самый зрелищный боксер года по версии журнала Ринг (2000). Был вынужден завершить карьеру в 2005 году из-за проблем с законом.



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