Courtney Lee Burton (born June 28, 1978) is an American former professional boxer from Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Throughout his career Burton was known as a switch-hitter being able to fight either orthodox or southpaw, he stood 5' 9" though many boxing records have him listed at 5' 7".
Napoleon Lark (a local boxing trainer) was driving around in his car and spotted the fight and stopped it.
His next bout he faced Francisco Lorenzo in the U.S. Virgin Islands for the vacant WBO NABO Lightweight title.
[2] He lost a grueling match against Ebo Elder on Showtime which by many was one of the greatest fights ever showcased on Showtime's network, Elder knocked out Burton in the last round of their 12 round bout (after this bout Burton ended his relationship with his longtime trainer Napoleon Lark.)
Courtney made a short comeback to boxing at the end of February 2010, and beat Angel Hernandez by split decision.