Manuel Ossie

Manuel Ossie
Statistics
Real name Lee Manuel Ossie
Nickname(s) Destroyer
Rated at Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Light Heavyweight
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach 77 in (195 cm)
Nationality Liberia Liberian
Born (1968-07-18) July 18, 1968
Monrovia, Liberia
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 40
Wins 33
Wins by KO 19
Losses 6
Draws 0
No contests 1

Lee Manuel Ossie, born July 18, 1968 in Monrovia, Liberia, is a Liberian professional Heavyweight boxer.[1] Nicknamed "Destroyer", Ossie is the former European Union Light Heavyweight, World Boxing Board Cruiserweight, and African Boxing Union Heavyweight Champion.[2]

Professional career

On August 26, 2005 Manuel upset title contender Adewale Abbey to win the African Boxing Union Heavyweight Championship.[3]

Cristobal vs. Ossie

Then Ossie lost to an undefeated Mexican-American Chris Arreola. The bout was televised on ESPN.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.warriorsboxing.com/scripts/athletes/releford.htm
  2. ↑ http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=8621&cat=boxer
  3. ↑ http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=487399
  4. ↑ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154354-chris-arreola-career-record
  5. ↑ http://boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=487399

External links

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