Derric Rossy

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Derric Rossy
Born (1980-07-02) July 2, 1980 (age 44)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Shaolin Fist / El Leon
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins31
Wins by KO14
Losses13

Derric Rossy (born July 2, 1980) is an American former professional boxer and a former defensive end at Boston College. He enrolled in the Lynch School of Education with a major in human development.

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Rossy knocked out Gary Bell in the second round to win the vacant New York State heavyweight title. He has also sparred with Tomasz Adamek.

Early life

Rossy played football at Patchogue-Medford High School in Medford, New York. As a senior, he won All-American honors from SuperPrep magazine, received an All-America honorable mention from USA Today, was an all-state and all-Long Island selection, and received the Hansen Award as the Suffolk County Most Valuable Player.[ citation needed ] He was also a member of his school's basketball and baseball teams.

Amateur career

Rossy fought only 10 amateur bouts and won the 2004 New York City Golden Gloves.

Professional career

Rossy turned pro in 2004. He cruised through his first 15 bouts before suffering his first loss in a bout for the USBA heavyweight title to Eddie Chambers in 2007. In this bout Rossy suffered a broken ear drum and other injuries which short circuited his try for the title. After the Chambers loss, Rossy rebounded against journeyman veteran Zack Page winning a unanimous decision. On January 26, 2008 Derric and his promoter Sal Musumeci’s Final Forum Boxing made boxing history by promoting a heavyweight title fight for the first time in China. The event took place in the Venetian Arena, and was broadcast live before one-hundred and fifty-million viewers in China. The fight featured former world heavyweight Champion, Ray Mercer taking on Derric Rossy for the WBO/NABO Heavyweight Title, the WBC Asian Boxing Council Heavyweight Title, and the WBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. Looking impressive and winning by a unanimous decision. On May 3, 2008, Rossy received his second loss by German based heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko. The fight was stopped in the fifth round, giving Dimitrenko his fourth consecutive victory by TKO and the fight was for Dimitrenko's WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight belt.

Rossy has never managed get past journeyman status, but has faced several notable opponents, including Kubrat Pulev, Audley Harrison, Fres Oquendo, and Joe Hanks. In his most recent fight, he lost a controversial decision to the unbeaten contender Vyacheslav Glazkov. [1]

Professional boxing record

30 Wins (14 knockouts), 11 Losses, 0 Draws [2]
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss31-13 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Carlos Negron TKO4 (10)24/06/2017 Flag of the United States.svg Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.For vacant WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title
Win31-12 Flag of the United States.svg Richard CarmackTKO2 (6)10/12/2016 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Loss30-12 Flag of Germany.svg Erkan Teper UD1003/07/2016 Flag of Germany.svg Gellersenhalle Reppenstedt, Lüneburg, Germany
Loss30-11 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bermane Stiverne UD1014/11/2015 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Stiverne down in round 1.
Loss30-10 Flag of the United States.svg Trevor Bryan UD1028/08/2015 Flag of the United States.svg The D Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For vacant NABF heavyweight title. Rossy down in round 1.
Win30–9 Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Akhror MuralimovUD1014/02/2015 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
Loss29–9 Flag of Ukraine.svg Vyacheslav Glazkov MD1009/08/2014 Flag of the United States.svg Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. Scorecards 94-96, 92-98 and 95-95 [3]
Win29–8 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Hanks MD1016/05/2014 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss28–8 Flag of the United States.svg Joey DawejkoSD825/01/2014 Flag of the United States.svg Golden Nugget Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss28–7 Flag of the United States.svg Fres Oquendo UD1008/06/2013 Flag of the United States.svg Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.For WBA Fedelatin and vacant NABA heavyweight titles.
Loss28–6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Audley Harrison TKO2 (3)23/03/2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter Tournament, heavyweight final.
Win28–5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian Lewison SD323/03/2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter Tournament, heavyweight semi-final.
Win27–5 Flag of the United States.svg Travis Walker SD323/03/2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter Tournament, heavyweight quarter-final.
Win26–5 Flag of Ecuador.svg Livin CastilloUD828/01/2012 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss25–5 Flag of the United States.svg Maurice Harris TKO12 (12)16/07/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For USBA heavyweight title.
Loss25–4 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Kubrat Pulev TKO5 (8)07/05/2011 Flag of Denmark.svg Koncerthuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
Loss25–3 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Chambers UD1211/02/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win25–2 Flag of the United States.svg Zack PageUD1206/03/2010 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.Retained WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title.
Win24–2 Flag of the United States.svg Joseph HarrisTKO2 (12)20/02/2010 Flag of Mexico.svg Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, MexicoRetained WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title.
Win23–2 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alexis MejiasTKO1 (8)27/01/2010 Flag of the United States.svg M2 Ultra Lounge, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win22–2 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Carl Davis Drumond UD1031/07/2009 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title.
Win21–2 Flag of the United States.svg Moises DrozTKO3 (12)03/07/2009 Flag of the United States.svg Club Destiny, Orlando, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title.
Win20–2 Flag of the United States.svg William ShahanTKO2 (8)25/11/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S.
Win19–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jermell BarnesUD806/08/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
Loss18–2 Flag of Ukraine.svg Alexander Dimitrenko TKO5 (12)03/05/2008 Flag of Germany.svg Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, GermanyFor WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title.
Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ray Mercer UD1226/01/2008 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Venetian Casino & Resort, Macau, ChinaRetained WBF International heavyweight title. Won interim WBO NABO heavyweight title & vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council heavyweight title.
Win17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Zack PageUD803/08/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Monticello Raceway, Monticello, New York, U.S.
Win16–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ronald BellamyTKO6 (12)08/06/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Morocco Temple, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBF International heavyweight title.
Loss15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Chambers TKO7 (12)09/02/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Suffolk Community College, Selden, New York, U.S.For vacant USBA heavyweight title.
Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Edward GutierrezTKO4 (8)15/12/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, U.S.
Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Shannon MillerUD1011/11/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Retained USA New York State heavyweight title.
Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Joe StofleTKO3 (8)15/09/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S.
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrice King UD620/07/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Corey GregoryTKO2 (6)02/03/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gary BellTKO2 (10)10/02/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S.Won vacant USA New York State heavyweight title.
Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg David PolkUD821/10/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony OttahUD605/08/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Murray Skating Center, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg David ChappellUD624/06/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Nikki Beach Concert Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rodney RayKO4 (4)17/05/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rubin BraceroKO5 (6)22/04/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Edgar MyersTKO2 (4)03/03/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mark MillerTKO4 (4)11/02/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Rubin BraceroUD411/12/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic Oceana, Brighton Beach, New York, U.S.
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose Luis GomezKO1 (4)30/10/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Orange County Fair, Middletown, New York, U.S.

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References

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  2. ↑ "Derric Rossy - Boxer". boxrec.com.
  3. ↑ Satterfield, Lem. "Vyacheslav Glazkov wins majority decision over Derric Rossy". ringtv.craveonline.com. The Ring Magazine. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
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