Larry Mosley
Larry Dennis Mosley (born December 26, 1979) is an American boxer in the Welterweight division. Born in Watts, California, Mosley is boxing champion Shane Mosley's cousin.[1]
| Larry Mosley | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Larry Dennis Mosley |
| Weight(s) | 148 lb (67 kg) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 26, 1979 Watts, California |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 20 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
Amateur career
Mosley had an outstanding amateur career, and was the 1998 and 1999 United States Amateur Welterweight Champion.
Mosley's major amateur tournament results are as follows:
- 1997 3rd Place as a Light Welterweight at United States Championships. Results were:
- Defeated Bobby Jaramillo on points
- Defeated Larry Nicholson on points
- Lost to Anthony Hanshaw on points
- 1998 Welterweight Silver Medalist at Goodwill Games in New York City. Results were:
- Defeated Serguei Dzinziruk (Ukraine) on points
- Defeated Roberto Guerra on points
- Lost to Andrei Mishin (Russia) on points
- 1998 United States Amateur Welterweight Champion. Results were:
- Defeated Joshua Lavergene on points
- Defeated Ed Hernandez on points
- Defeated Miguel Espino on points
- Defeated Johnny DeJesus on points
- 1999 United States Amateur Welterweight Champion. Results were:
- Defeated Stacy Harris on points
- Defeated Napoleon Cleveland on points
- Defeated Ishe Smith on points
- Defeated Joel Salas on points
- Defeated Arturo Morales on points
- 1999 World Championships in Houston, United States, competed as a Welterweight. Results were:
- Defeated Yuri Foreman (Israel) on points
- Lost to Juan Hernandez Sierra (Cuba) on points
- Won the Welterweight competition at the 2000 Olympic Trials. Results were:
- Defeated Cliff Richards on points
- Defeated James Webb on points
- Defeated Dante Craig on points
At the Olympic Box-Offs, Dante Craig would defeat Mosley twice, to earn the United States Olympic bid at Welterweight.
Professional career
Mosley turned pro in 2000 and has had limited success. In his two high-profile bouts, he has come up with draws, against Miguel Figueroa and Golden Johnson, both in 2006. He has not fought since losing a 10 round decision to Canelo Álvarez in October, 2008.
Professional boxing record
| 20 fights | 15 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Loss | 15–3–2 |  Saul Alvarez |
UD | 10 | 24 Oct 2008 |  Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, US |
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| 19 | Loss | 15–2–2 | Russell Jordan |
TKO | 6 (8), 0:20 | 26 Jun 2008 | Main Street Armory, Rochester, US |
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| 18 | Draw | 15–1–2 | Golden Johnson |
PTS | 12 | 11 May 2006 | Reliant Center, Houston, US |
For vacant WBO NABO Welterweight Title |
| 17 | Draw | 15–1–1 | Miguel Figueroa |
PTS | 12 | 3 Mar 2006 | New Alhambra, Philadelphia, US |
For vacant WBO NABO Welterweight Title. |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Jeremy Yelton |
TKO | 2 (8), 2:25 | 3 Dec 2005 | Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, US |
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| 15 | Win | 14–1 |  Alexis Division |
TKO | 4 (10), 1:29 | 4 Aug 2005 | Borgata Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, US |
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| 14 | Win | 13–1 |  Allan Cespedes |
KO | 4 (6), 1:01 | 24 Jun 2005 | Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, US |
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| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Adan Casillas |
TKO | 8 (8), 2:05 | 12 Sep 2003 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, US |
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| 12 | Win | 11–1 | John Lopez |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:04 | 2 May 2003 | Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US |
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| 11 | Loss | 10–1 | Dagoberto Najera |
UD | 6 | 26 Apr 2002 | Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, US |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Pedro Garcia |
UD | 6 | 27 Sep 2001 | Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, US |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jose Luis Montes |
TKO | 5 (6), 3:00 | 15 Jul 2001 | Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, US |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Jaime Morales |
UD | 6 | 1 Jun 2001 | Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Gabriel Holguin |
UD | 6 | 22 Apr 2001 | Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 |  Roger Benito Flores |
UD | 6 | 17 Feb 2001 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Eduardo Martinez |
UD | 4 | 26 Nov 2000 | Midnight Rodeo, Phoenix |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Roger Benito Flores |
UD | 4 | 29 Oct 2000 | El Gran Mercado, Phoenix |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Cedric Johnson |
UD | 4 | 10 Sep 2000 | Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Carlos Leon |
UD | 4 | 27 Aug 2000 | Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Edgar Pedraza |
UD | 4 | 17 Mar 2000 | Magness Arena, Denver |
References
- CNN/Sports Illustrated (2001). "U.S. Boxing Team". Retrieved May 28, 2012.
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