Manuel Ossie Explained

Manuel Ossie
Realname:Lee Manuel Ossie
Nickname:Destroyer
Weight:Heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Light Heavyweight
Height:6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach:77 in (195 cm)
Nationality:Liberian
Birth Date:18 July 1968
Birth Place:Monrovia, Liberia
Style:Orthodox
Total:40
Wins:33
Ko:19
Losses:6
Draws:0
No Contests:1

Lee Manuel Ossie (born July 18, 1968) is a Liberian former professional boxer.[1] Nicknamed "Destroyer", Ossie is a former European Union light heavyweight and African heavyweight champion.

Professional career

On August 26, 2005 Manuel upset title contender Adewale Abbey to win the African Boxing Union heavyweight title.[2]

Ossie lost to undefeated American Chris Arreola. The bout was televised on ESPN.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Warrior's Boxing . 2011-05-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110720104158/http://www.warriorsboxing.com/scripts/athletes/releford.htm . 2011-07-20 .
  2. Web site: BoxRec. boxrec.com. 2018-05-03.
  3. Web site: Chris Arreola career record | Bleacher Report . . 2011-05-18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121009185516/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/154354-chris-arreola-career-record . 2012-10-09 .