Angel Manfredy

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Angel Manfredy
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Born (1974-10-30) October 30, 1974 (age 49)
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesEl Diablo
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Light Welterweight
Welterweight
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights52
Wins43
Wins by KO32
Losses8
Draws1

Angel Manfredy (born October 30, 1974) is a Puerto Rican-American former professional boxer. Angel Manfredy was a popular fighter in the late 1990s.

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Personal

Manfredy, nicknamed El Diablo (The Devil) because of his reckless lifestyle and of his boxing style [1] converted to Christianity after trying to commit suicide in his bed while on cocaine. [2]

He wears a tattoo of the Puerto Rican Flag on his shoulder. Also he has a tattoo of the cross and a naked lady. [3]

Amateur career

Manfredy had an amateur record of 48–8. [4]

Professional career

Manfredy was known for his walk-ins to his matches wearing a latex mask depicting Satan, which he used until his fight with Floyd Mayweather and conversion to Apostolic Pentecostalism.

During his career, Manfredy defeated notable fighters, such as Arturo Gatti (by technical knockout), Ivan Robinson (by knockout), Jorge Páez, and Julio Díaz (by a split decision). He also fought notables Floyd Mayweather Jr., Paul Spadafora and Diego Corrales. A frequent contender, Manfredy was a former WBU Super Featherweight champion, but lost in each of four attempts to capture a World Title. Manfredy currently has a record of 43-8-1 (32 knockouts). [5]

Manfredy lost two of his first five fights, but then won 23 in a row, including wins over former champions such as Calvin Grove, and Jorge Páez, and top contenders such as Wilson Rodriguez, before landing his first major fight against Gatti, in the latter's hometown of Atlantic City. Manfredy, who was an underdog, dominated the fight, knocking Gatti down in the third round, and eventually stopping him on cuts in round 8. [6]

Following this fight, Manfredy fought twice before fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a major HBO television event. Manfredy was stopped in the second round after a barrage of punches. Manfredy called the stoppage premature and stated he was not injured. [7] This was one of Manfredy's first fights in his new Christian personality, and celebrated having Kid Rock appear at the match singing for him during his walk-in.

Following this fight, Manfredy knocked out Ivan Robinson in what had been HBO's Boxing After Dark's highest-rated show of 1999. Manfredy then received another world title shot against Stevie Johnston in 1999, but was thoroughly outboxed. [8] In 2002 Manfredy challenged Paul Spadafora for the International Boxing FederationWorld lightweight title. Spadafora beat Manfredy in a close decision. [9] Manfredy last fought in 2004.

Training and Promoting

In 2017 Manfredy took a position as a trainer and promoter in Crown Point, Indiana in a gym owned by boxer Ricky Carr.

As of 2023 Manfredy has been teaching boxing as a personal trainer. He currently trains his clients at Premier Mixed Martial Arts in Schereville. [10]

See also

Professional boxing record

52 fights43 wins8 losses
By knockout324
By decision114
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
53Loss43–8–1 (1)Craig WeberUD10Apr 16, 2004Gund Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
52Win43–7–1 (1)Johnny WestTKO9 (10)Nov 7, 2003Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
51Loss42–7–1 (1) Courtney Burton KO8 (10)Jul 29, 2003Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
50Win42–6–1 (1)John BaileyTKO7 (10)Jun 6, 2003Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
49Win41–6–1 (1)Moises PedrozaTKO7 (10)Mar 31, 2003Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
48Win40–6–1 (1)Antonio RamirezMD10Jun 11, 2002Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
47Loss39–6–1 (1) Paul Spadafora UD12Mar 9, 2002AJ Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.For IBF lightweight title
46Win39–5–1 (1) Julio Díaz SD12Oct 6, 2001Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
45Win38–5–1 (1)Lamar MurphyUD10Aug 3, 2001Yakama Legends Casino, Toppenish, Washington, U.S.
44Win37–5–1 (1) Verdell Smith TKO7 (10)Jun 23, 2001Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
43Win36–5–1 (1)Juan Angel MaciasUD10Mar 18, 2001Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S.
42Win35–5–1 (1) Juan Polo Perez TKO4 (10)Jan 18, 2001Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
41Win34–5–1 (1)Carlos Alberto RamirezRTD5 (10)Dec 1, 2000MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
40Loss33–5–1 (1) Diego Corrales TKO3 (12)Sep 2, 2000Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.For IBF and IBA super featherweight titles
39Win33–4–1 (1)Agustin LorenzoTKO1 (10)Jun 25, 2000Majestic Star Casino, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
38Win32–4–1 (1)Jerry CooperTKO1 (10)May 13, 2000Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
37Win31–4–1 (1)Shawn SimmonsTKO5 (10)Apr 30, 2000Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
36Win30–4–1 (1)Vincent HowardUD10Mar 7, 2000 Molson Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
35Win29–4–1 (1)Sean FletcherTKO4 (10)Feb 18, 2000Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Loss28–4–1 (1) Stevie Johnston UD12Aug 14, 1999Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.For WBC lightweight title
33Win28–3–1 (1)Luis Alfonso LizarragaKO5 (10)Jun 23, 1999Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
32Win27–3–1 (1) Ivan Robinson UD10Apr 17, 1999Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
31Win26–3–1 (1)Ernesto BenitezKO3 (10)Mar 3, 1999Ramada Inn, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.
30Loss25–3–1 (1) Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO2 (12)Dec 19, 1998Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.For WBC super featherweight title
29Win25–2–1 (1)John BrownUD12Sep 22, 1998Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained WBU super featherweight title
28Win24–2–1 (1)Isander LacenRTD7 (10)Jun 16, 1998Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
27Win23–2–1 (1) Arturo Gatti TKO8 (10)Jan 17, 1998Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26Win22–2–1 (1) Jorge Páez TKO8 (12)Aug 2, 1997Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Retained WBU super featherweight title
25Win21–2–1 (1)Kevin SedamTKO2 (8)Jun 27, 1997Midlane Civic Center, Wadsworth, Illinois, U.S.
24Win20–2–1 (1) Wilson Rodriguez UD12Feb 22, 1997Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Retained WBU super featherweight title
23Win19–2–1 (1)Wilfrido RuizKO5 (12)Dec 7, 1996Vienna, AustriaRetained WBU super featherweight title
22Win18–2–1 (1)Scott SalaTKO2 (8)Aug 23, 1996Fiesta Palace, Waukegan, Illinois, U.S.
21Win17–2–1 (1)Mthobeli MhlopheKO5 (12)Jul 20, 1996 Morula Sun, Mabopane, North-West, South Africa Retained WBU super featherweight title
20NC16–2–1 (1)David ToledoNC5 (12)Mar 16, 1996Fernwood Resort, Bushkill, Pennsylvania, U.S.Retained WBU super featherweight title
19Win16–2–1Antonio YoungTKO2 (8)Feb 22, 1996Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
18Win15–2–1Harold PettyRTD5 (12)Dec 16, 1995The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Retained WBU super featherweight title
17Win14–2–1Leon RozierTKO1 (8)Dec 7, 1995Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
16Win13–2–1 Calvin Grove TKO7 (12)Nov 18, 1995Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Won vacant WBU super featherweight title
15Win12–2–1Vittorio SalvatoreKO4 (12)Apr 12, 1995 Royal York Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Won vacant WBF Intercontinental super featherweight title
14Win11–2–1Damion SuttonKO3 (?)Feb 25, 1995Galena, Illinois, U.S.
13Win10–2–1Antonio CarterTKO1 (8)Feb 23, 1995Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
12Win9–2–1Jeff WhaleyKO2 (?)Dec 16, 1994St. Andrew's Gym, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
11Win8–2–1Charles McClellanUD8Nov 18, 1994International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
10Win7–2–1Jimmy DeoriaUD8Oct 8, 1994Hulman Center, Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
9Win6–2–1Richard LeepardTKO1 (?)Sep 29, 1994Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.
8Win5–2–1Hector OlmedoKO1 (?)Sep 13, 1994Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7Win4–2–1 Kenny Mitchell PTS6Aug 9, 1994Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
6Win3–2–1Richard CampbellTKO1 (?)Jun 4, 1994Col Ballroom, Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
5Loss2–2–1Jeff MasonMD4May 26, 1994Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
4Win2–1–1Jorge LopezKO1 (?)Nov 5, 1993Gary, Indiana, U.S.
3Win1–1–1 Eric Crumble KO1 (?)Sep 3, 1993Gary, Indiana, U.S.
2Draw0–1–1Jose Luis CarrilloTD4Aug 6, 1993Gary, Indiana, U.S.
1Loss0–1Charles McClellanTKO2 (4)Jun 10, 1993Civic Center, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.

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