Manuel Ossie

Lee Manuel Ossie (born July 18, 1968 in Monrovia) is a Liberian former professional boxer.[1] Nicknamed "Destroyer", Ossie is a former European Union light heavyweight, World Boxing Board cruiserweight, and African heavyweight Champion.[2]

Manuel Ossie
Statistics
Real nameLee Manuel Ossie
Nickname(s)Destroyer
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Light Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach77 in (195 cm)
Nationality Liberian
Born (1968-07-18) July 18, 1968
Monrovia, Liberia
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins33
Wins by KO19
Losses6
Draws0
No contests1

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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2011-05-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  3. "BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-09. Retrieved 2011-05-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2018-05-03.


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