Randy Clark was a professional American Heavyweight boxer from

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. Before turning to boxing, Clark was a high school football star at

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. Additionally, before beginning his boxing career Clark served four years with the

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. Clark turned professional boxer without ever having an amateur fight. He turned professional on October 21, 1969 and scored a first round Knockout over Moses Green. Clark quickly became a fan favorite and gained a lot of support from blue collar workers in the

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area. Clark worked as a plasterer in the Miami area. After compiling a record of eleven wins and no losses Clark appeared in his first main event. On June 20, 1972 Clark scored a ten-round decision over Fred Williams at the Miami Marine Stadium on

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. Clark was continuously plagued by injured hands throughout his career. Clark's unofficial professional record was thirteen wins and one loss. He is the president of Olde World Walls & Ceilings, a traditional plastering company specializing in historical plaster restoration work.

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