Ossie Duran

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Ossie Duran
Born
Osumanu Yahaya

(1977-04-23) 23 April 1977 (age 47)
Accra, Ghana
Nationality Congolese
Other namesThe Ghanaian Gladiator
Statistics
Weight(s) Lightweight
Light welterweight
Welterweight
Light middleweight
Middleweight
Super middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins28
Wins by KO11
Losses11
Draws3

Ossie "The Ghanaian Gladiator" Duran (born 23 April 1977) is a Ghanaian professional boxer, whose career has spanned over 3 decades (1990's/2000's/2010's).

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He has won the Ghanaian lightweight title, World Boxing Federation (WBF) Pan-European welterweight title, WBF European Welterweight Title, United States Boxing Association (USBA) Atlantic Coast Region middleweight title, Commonwealth welterweight title, and Commonwealth light middleweight title, drew with Eromosele Albert [1] for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) Continental Africa light middleweight title, and was a challenger for the Commonwealth lightweight title against David Tetteh, World Boxing Organization (WBO) North American Boxing Organization (NABO) middleweight title against Fernando Guerrero, and World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver middleweight title against Avtandil Khurtsidze. [2]

His professional fighting weight varied from 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb), (lightweight) to 161 lb (73 kg; 11 st 7 lb), (super middleweight). [3]

He is trained by Lenny DeJesus. [4]

Professional boxing record

42 fights28 wins11 losses
By knockout111
By decision1710
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Draw28–11–3 Flag of the United States.svg Caleb Truax UD103 Jan 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
41Loss28–11–2 Flag of Russia.svg Matt Korobov KO3 (8), 0:5115 Jun 2013 Flag of the United States.svg American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
40Win28–10–2 Flag of the United States.svg Joshua SnyderUD613 Oct 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
39Loss27–10–2 Flag of Georgia.svg Avtandil Khurtsidze MD1218 Dec 2011 Flag of Ukraine.svg Sport Palace Yunost, Zaporizhzhia, UkraineFor vacant WBC Silver middleweight title
38Loss27–9–2 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Gonzáles SD828 Oct 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
37Win27–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Latif MundyTKO10 (10), 2:2922 Jun 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.Won inaugural IBF-USBA Atlantic Coast Region middleweight title
36Win26–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Matt Vanda UD1012 Nov 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Schuetzen Park, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
35Win25–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jamaal DavisUD427 Feb 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34Loss24–8–2 Flag of the United States.svg Fernando Guerrero MD1010 Oct 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, Salisbury, Maryland, U.S.
33Loss24–7–2 Flag of Mexico.svg David Alonso López UD1010 Apr 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
32Draw24–6–2 Flag of Nigeria.svg Eromosele Albert SD1223 Sep 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan, New York, U.S.For vacant IBF African super welterweight title
31Loss24–6–1 Flag of the United States.svg James Kirkland UD101 Jun 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California, U.S.
30Win24–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Reid UD89 Feb 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Providence Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
29Win23–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Gil Reyes UD67 Jul 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
28Win22–5–1 Flag of Venezuela.svg Marcos PrimeraUD618 May 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Providence Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
27Loss21–5–1 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Bradley Pryce UD1211 Mar 2006 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Newport Centre, Newport, WalesLost Commonwealth super welterweight title
26Win21–4–1 Flag of Scotland.svg Colin McNeil UD1223 Sep 2005 Flag of England.svg Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, EnglandRetained Commonwealth super welterweight title
25Win20–4–1 Flag of Benin.svg Frank DaabisiKO3 (8)18 Dec 2004 Flag of Ghana.svg Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
24Win19–4–1 Flag of England.svg Jamie Moore KO3 (12), 1:0626 Jun 2004 Ulster Banner.svg King's Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandWon Commonwealth super welterweight title
23Win18–4–1 Flag of Togo.svg Dick DossehTKO3 (8)3 Apr 2004 Flag of Benin.svg Hall des Arts, Cotonou, Benin
22Win17–4–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Agoe AshongUD106 Mar 2004 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
21Win16–4–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Joshua Okine PTS1226 Dec 2003 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, aghanaWon vacant Commonwealth welterweight title
20Loss15–4–1 Flag of Russia.svg Sergey StepkinUD1219 Jun 2003 Flag of Russia.svg Vityaz, Podolsk, RussiaFor IBF Inter-Continental welterweight title
19Win15–3–1 Ulster Banner.svg Glenn McClarnonTKO2 (8), 2:2522 Mar 2003 Flag of England.svg Huddersfield Sports Centre, Huddersfield, England
18Win14–3–1 Flag of England.svg Delroy MellisPTS1013 Dec 2001 Flag of England.svg Equinox Nightclub, Leicester Square, EnglandWon inaugural WBF (Federation) European welterweight title
17Win13–3–1 Flag of England.svg Howard ClarkePTS610 Nov 2001 Flag of England.svg Wembley Conference Centre, Wembley, England
16Win12–3–1 Flag of England.svg Geoff McCreesh PTS626 Apr 2001 Flag of England.svg Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, England
15Win11–3–1 Flag of England.svg David KirkPTS828 Feb 2001 Flag of England.svg Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, England
14Win10–3–1 Flag of Belarus.svg Yuri TsarenkaPTS431 Oct 2000 Flag of England.svg Novotel Hotel, Hammersmith, England
13Win9–3–1 Flag of England.svg Mark RamseyTKO2 (8), 2:4228 Sep 2000 Flag of England.svg Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, England
12Win8–3–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Vincent NobelaPTS619 Apr 2000 Flag of England.svg Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, England
11Loss7–3–1 Flag of Lithuania.svg Ganny DovidovasPTS49 Mar 2000 Flag of England.svg York Hall, London, England
10Loss7–2–1 Flag of Ghana.svg David Tetteh PTS126 Jun 1998 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra, GhanaFor Commonwealth lightweight title
9Win7–1–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Tony DansoUD124 Oct 1997 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra, GhanaWon vacant Ghanaian lightweight title
8Win6–1–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Iron Cutter CudjoeTKO2 (?)6 Sep 1997 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana
7Draw5–1–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Tony DansoPTS1228 Jun 1997 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra, GhanaFor vacant Ghanaian lightweight title
6Win5–1 Flag of Benin.svg Abbas De SouzaTKO6 (?)26 Apr 1997 Flag of Benin.svg Benin
5Loss4–1 Flag of Nigeria.svg Ike ObiPTS105 Mar 1997 Flag of Nigeria.svg Abuja, Nigeria
4Win4–0 Flag of Ghana.svg Neuziwere ApoloTKO1 (?)28 Dec 1996 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra, Ghana
3Win3–0 Flag of Ghana.svg David AlloteyPTS830 Nov 1996 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra, Ghana
2Win2–0 Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Victor AbbeyTKO2 (?)20 Sep 1996 Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg Côte d'Ivoire
1Win1–0 Flag of Togo.svg Dick DossehTKO4 (?)28 Aug 1996 Flag of Togo.svg Togo

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