Rocky Mosley Jr Explained

Rocky Mosley Jr.
Realname:Roxell Mosley Jr.
Weight:
Height:5 ft 11 in
Reach:75 in
Nationality:American
Birth Date:3 March 1956 Riverside, California
Style:Orthodox
Total:42
Wins:33
Ko:13
Losses:8
Draws:1

Rocky Mosley Jr. (born Roxell Mosley Jr., March 3, 1956 in Riverside, California)[1] is a retired American professional boxer who fought out of Las Vegas, Nevada. Mosley was the NABF and USBA Junior Middleweight Champion. At his peak Mosley was ranked as the No. 4 Junior Middleweight in the world by the Ring magazine in 1981, until he lost his North American Championship to Rocky Fratto.[2] [3] Mosley's biggest wins were a knockout over former Olympic Bronze medalist Johnny Baldwin and a split-decision over Larry Bonds. Baldwin's only loss at the time was a 10 round decision loss to Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

Rocky Mosley was managed by professional poker player Billy Baxter.[4] [5] His trainer was the legendary Eddie Futch.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BoxRec - Rocky Mosley Jr. boxrec.com. 2017-04-22.
  2. News: Ring Ratings. April 2, 1981. Post-Gazette.
  3. News: Rocky, Never any doubt of a victory. Leo. Tom. April 27, 1981. Finger Lakes Times.
  4. Web site: Rocky Mosley Jr. - BoxRec. boxrec.com. en-GB. 2017-04-22.
  5. News: Mosley not to be denied. Leo. Tom. April 24, 1981. Finger Lakes Times.
  6. News: 10 Nov 1978, 21 - Press and Sun-Bulletin at Newspapers.com. Newspapers.com. 2017-04-22. en.