Alvin Prouder
| Alvin Prouder | |
|---|---|
| Born | Columbus, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 8 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 37 |
| Wins | 34 |
| By knockout | 27 |
| Losses | 3 |
Alvin Prouder is a former American professional kickboxer, former professional boxer, former sport Karate fighter and actor. Alvin is a former Professional Karate Association and World Kickboxing Association champion.[1][2][3][4] Prouder was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2022.[5]
Early life
Prouder was born in Columbus, Mississippi and later moved to Culver City, California with his sister Cynthia Prouder, who is also a former professional kickboxer, former professional boxer and actor.[6] Prouder trained at the Black Karate Federation school at 42nd and Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles, which was under the leadership of Sijo Muhammad.[7] When Prouder was 25 he was shot in the head over a gang fight involving his cousin.[2][8] Prouder recovered, but the incident ended his kickboxing and boxing career.[6][9] Prouder continued to compete in martial arts tournaments after his recovery, winning Ed Parker's International tournament in 1989.[10] He continued to compete in martial art events for over a decade after his recovery.[11][12]
Professional career
In March 1979 Prouder won the World Kickboxing Association Super Welterweight title against Toshihiro Nishiki.[1][4] In March 1980, Prouder retained his Super Welterweight title by TKO against Marc Costello in Las Vegas, Nevada. [13][14][1] In 1980 the STAR System World Kickboxing Ratings had Prouder as the Super Welterweight champion.[15]
In 1981 Prouder defeated Elbert Moore by first round knockout.[16] In April 1982, Prouder lost a Super-Welterweight title fight to Bob Thurman via unanimous decision.[17][18] In July 1982, Prouder defeated Jeff Gripper by TKO to win the Professional Karate Association Welterweight title.[19][3]
In 1984, Prouder defeated Dwayne Wyatt via TKO.[20] In February 1985, Prouder lost the Professional Karate Association Welterweight title to Johnny Davis via decision.[21][3] In November 1985, Prouder regained the Professional Karate Association Welterweight title against Ricky Haynes.[22][3]
Boxing
Prouder fought as a professional boxer from 1983 to 1985. He fought 9 fights winning 8 and losing only 1.[23]
Acting
Prouder appeared in the 1993 film Full Contact starring Jerry Trimble.[24]
Hall of fame
Prouder was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2022.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Notable Early World Title Fights. World Kickboxing and Karate Association". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Alvin Prouder (October 30, 2010) USAdojo". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Professional Karate Association World Welterweight Title". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b "World Kickboxing and Karate Association World Super Welterweight Title". TitleHistories.com. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Cynthia Prouder: Kickboxer and Boxer (August 23, 2003) USAdojo". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Black Karate Federation". Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Black Belt Times". Black Belt. July 1986. p. 16. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder. BoxRec". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Tales of American Karate". Black Belt. July 1992. p. 8. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Mainlanders Win Showdown in Hawaii". Black Belt. July 1996. p. 90. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Men's Black-Belt Team Sparring". Black Belt. July 1999. p. 52. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder Vs. Marc Costello". YouTube. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder Vs. Marc Costello part 2". YouTube. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "The STAR System". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder Vs. Elbert Moore". YouTube. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder Vs. Bob Thurman". YouTube. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Bob Thurman World Middleweight Champion". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder Vs. Jeff Gripper". YouTube. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder Vs. Dwayne Wyatt (1984)". YouTube. Retrieved 10 June 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder Vs. Johnny Davis". YouTube. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder Vs. Ricky Haynes". YouTube. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
- ^ "Alvin Prouder". Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Full Contact". IMDb. Retrieved 10 January 2025.