Sutherland would get yet another shot at a world title in 1984 & this time would be on the winning side, outpointing Ernie Singletary to win the inaugural IBF super middleweight world title.
Sutherland would have another opportunity to claim a world championship in 1984, and he would emerge victorious this time, defeating Ernie Singletary by points to win the inaugural IBF super middleweight world title.