Joe Manley

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Joe Manley
Born
Joe Louis Manley Jr.

(1959-06-11)June 11, 1959
Lima, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 2023(2023-05-02) (aged 63)
Statistics
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins29
Wins by KO14
Losses8
Draws2

Joe Louis Manley Jr. (born June 11, 1959) was an American former boxer who fought at light welterweight.

Contents

Amateur career

Manley qualified as a lightweight for the 1980 United States Olympic team, defeating Frankie Randall on his way to earning his berth. Manley did not compete, however, due to the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics. Manley was also the 1981 United States Amateur champion at lightweight.

Professional career

Manley became a professional boxer in 1981. He lost to future champion Gene Hatcher in 1983 but defeated another future champion, Freddie Pendleton, in 1985. He qualified for his title shot by winning a decision over Howard Davis Jr. in February 1986. [1] He went on to win the International Boxing Federation light welterweight title with a 10th-round knockout over Gary Hinton in October 1986. He lost the title to Terry Marsh in 1987. [2] He retired in 1989 after a loss to future world champion Loreto Garza and James McGirt.

Professional boxing record

39 fights29 wins8 losses
By knockout145
By decision153
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Loss29–8–2 Buddy McGirt TKO9 (10)1989-11-10 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.
38Win29–7–2Donnie PooleUD10 (10)1989-09-20 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S.
37Loss28–7–2Henry Anaya JrKO5 (10)1989-06-17 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
36Loss28–6–2 Loreto Garza KO7 (10)1989-01-25 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
35Win28–5–2Ray GastellumTKO1 (8)1988-10-27 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
34Draw27–5–2Luis MoraPTS8 (8)1988-08-13 Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
33Loss27–5–1Dexter SmithKO2 (10)1988-01-23 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
32Win27–4–1Martin QuirozUD10 (10)1987-06-14 Harrah's Marina Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
31Loss26–4–1 Terry Marsh TKO10 (15)1987-03-04Festival Hall Super Tent, Basildon, England, U.K.Lost IBF light-welterweight title
30Win26–3–1 Gary Hinton KO10 (15)1986-10-30 Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Won IBF light-welterweight title
29Win25–3–1Sammy YoungUD6 (6) 1986-07-26 Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, U.S.
28Win24–3–1 Howard Davis Jr. UD10 (10)1986-02-28 Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27Win23–3–1Frank MontgomeryUD10 (10)1985-11-21Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
26Draw22–3–1 Gary Hinton SD12 (12)1985-08-23Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For USBA light-welterweight title
25Win22–3George BrownTKO7 (10)1985-07-10Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
24Loss21–3 Ronnie Shields UD12 (12)1985-03-25Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.For NABF light-welterweight title
23Win21–2 Freddie Pendleton UD10 (10)1985-02-05 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
22Win20–2Terry WhittakerTKO7 (10)1984-12-14Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
21Win19–2Charlie AllenTKO7 (10)1984-09-26Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win18–2Victor BabiloniaUD10 (10)1984-06-29Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
19Win17–2Terry WhittakerUD10 (10)1984-05-25Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
18Win16–2Andre WynnTKO1 (10)1984-04-27 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
17Win15–2Cesar GuzmanPTS8 (8)1984-03-13Champ's Camp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
16Win14–2Bobby JohnsonTKO3 (10)1984-02-07Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
15Loss13–2 Gene Hatcher UD12 (12)1983-11-12 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
14Win13–1Al CarterTKO7 (10)1983-08-30Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
13Win12–1Darrell MitchellKO1 (8)1983-07-29Ridgewood Grove, Queens, New York, U.S.
12Win11–1Glenn BurnettTKO3 (8)1983-07-05Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
11Win10–1Thomas BakerUD10 (10)1983-03-31Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
10Win9–1Al CarterMD10 (10)1983-01-06Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
9Loss8–1 Harry Arroyo SD10 (10)1982-10-30Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8Win8–0 Arturo Leon UD10 (10)1982-09-14Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
7Win7–0Carlos SantanaUD8 (8)1982-07-18Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
6Win6–0Mike BluntKO6 (8)1982-05-18Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
5Win5–0James SingletonTKO3 (8)1982-04-20Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
4Win4–0David BrownUD8 (8)1982-04-02 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
3Win3–0Cedric BarkleyKO1 (6)1982-03-16Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
2Win2–0Terry ButlerTKO4 (6)1982-02-09 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
1Win1–0Maurice SaalakhanUD6 (6)1981-12-26 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.

Later life & death

Manley converted to Islam after he retired from boxing & adopted the name Bilal Ajani Sekou. In 2008 he filed a $15 million discrimination lawsuit against his employer Consumers Energy. [3] Manley began to suffer from Dementia in his later years & went missing from his care facility in 2017, he was eventually found a few day later. [4] He passed away in May 2023 in New Orleans. [5]

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Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Melvin Paul
U.S. lightweight champion
1981
Next:
Pernell Whitaker (Spring)
Clifford Gray (Winter)
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF light-welterweight champion
October 30, 1986 – March 4, 1987
Succeeded by