LaMar Clark
Introduction
LaMar Clark (December 1, 1934 – November 5, 2006) was an American professional boxer who fought as a heavyweight boxer. He was active from 1958 to 1961 and fought a recorded 46 times in his 3 year-career. Clark has the current record of most consecutive knockouts at 44 (including unsanctioned bouts).
Career
Clark debut on January 4, 1958 in a fight against John Hicks which he won by decision after 4 rounds. From his next fight with Willard Whitaker to his January 11, 1960 bout with Kenneth Hayden, Clark would amass a 44 knockout streak. Of his total 46 bouts 27 were against boxers making their professional debut.
His last fight was on April 19, 1961 against Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay. Ali knocked out Clark in the 2nd round breaking his nose. Clark retired after his fight with Ali.
Clark died on November 5, 2006.