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.
Manuel Ossie | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Lee Manuel Ossie |
Nickname(s) | Destroyer |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight Cruiserweight Light Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Reach | 77 in (195 cm) |
Nationality | Liberian |
Born | (1968-07-18) July 18, 1968 (age 54) Monrovia, Liberia |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 40 |
Wins | 33 |
Wins by KO | 19 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 1 |
On August 26, 2005 Manuel upset title contender Adewale Abbey to win the African Boxing Union heavyweight title.[2]
Ossie lost to an undefeated Mexican-American Chris Arreola. The bout was televised on ESPN.[3]
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