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Obed Sullivan

Obed Benjamin Sullivan (born January 17, 1968) is an American former professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Fighting Marine", Sullivan was at times a highly ranked heavyweight who fought many significant fighters of his era.

Obed Sullivan
Born
Obed Benjamin Sullivan

(1968-01-17) January 17, 1968 (age 56)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Fighting Marine
Ben
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins41
Wins by KO30
Losses9
Draws2
No contests2

Sullivan turned pro in 1992 and accumulated a 28-1-1 record with an International Boxing Federation intercontinental belt and wins over the likes of Garing Lane, Levi Billups, James Gaines, and Marion Wilson, setting up a bout with fellow rising prospect Hasim Rahman in 1997 on HBO. Sullivan held his own and lost a majority decision.

After the loss to Rahman, Sullivan began 1998 by knocking out 33-1 Keith McKnight, but then would be stopped in the ninth round after a tough battle with undefeated contender Michael Grant. He then lost against Jesse Ferguson.

In 1999, he lost a split decision to Derrick Jefferson, and traveled to Germany for a WBO heavyweight title challenge to Vitali Klitschko, where Sullivan quit on his stool after nine rounds. He lost a short match in 2000 against David Tua and later in the year fought Larry Donald to a draw.

Professional boxing record edit

41 Wins (30 knockouts, 11 decisions), 9 Losses (4 knockouts, 5 decisions), 2 Draws, 2 No Contests[1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 41–9–2(2)   James Porter SD 4 20/01/2007   Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Win 41–8–2(2)   Chavez Francisco TKO 5 02/04/2004   Warren, Michigan, U.S.
Win 40–8–2(2)   Ken Murphy TKO 4 09/01/2004   Warren, Michigan, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:52 of the fourth round.
Loss 39–8–2(2)   Fres Oquendo TKO 11 02/09/2001   Choctaw, Mississippi, U.S. NABF Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:38 of the 11th round.
Win 39–7–2(2)   Sherman Williams SD 12 20/05/2001   Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S. NABF Heavyweight Title.
Win 38–7–2(2)   Agustin Corpus TKO 5 17/03/2001   Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 37–7–2(2)   Jesus Valadez TKO 4 25/01/2001   Houston, Texas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:30 of the fourth round.
Draw 36–7–2(2)   Larry Donald MD 12 28/11/2000   Paradise, Nevada, U.S. WBO NABO Heavyweight Title.
Win 36–7–1(2)   Don Normand TKO 3 21/09/2000   Houston, Texas, U.S.
Loss 35–7–1(2)   David Tua KO 1 03/06/2000   Paradise, Nevada, U.S. IBF Intercontinental/USBA Heavyweight Title. Sullivan knocked out at 0:51 of the first round.
Win 35–6–1(2)   Jeff Lally TKO 3 01/04/2000   Laughlin, Nevada, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the third round.
Loss 34–6–1(2)   Vitali Klitschko RTD 9 11/12/1999   Alsterdorf, Hamburg, Germany WBO Heavyweight Title. Sullivan could not come out for the tenth round.
Win 34–5–1(2)   Matt Green KO 3 06/11/1999   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 33–5–1(2)   Ronnie Smith TKO 3 21/10/1999   Houston, Texas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:24 of the third round.
Win 32–5–1(2)   Ricardo Kennedy TKO 3 16/09/1999   Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:41 of the third round.
Win 31–5–1(2)   Everett Martin TKO 4 13/08/1999   Bossier City, Louisiana, U.S.
Loss 30–5–1(2)   Derrick Jefferson SD 12 20/05/1999   Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. NABA Heavyweight Title.
Win 30–4–1(2)   Biko Botowamungu PTS 10 19/02/1999   Poznań, Poland
Loss 29–4–1(2)   Jesse Ferguson SD 10 08/12/1998   New York City, U.S.
Loss 29–3–1(2)   "Big" Michael Grant TKO 9 30/05/1998   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBC World Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:16 of the ninth round.
Win 29–2–1(2)   Keith McKnight KO 7 24/02/1998   Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Loss 28–2–1(2)   Hasim Rahman MD 12 01/11/1997   New York City, U.S. IBF Intercontinental/USBA Heavyweight Title.
Win 28–1–1(2)   Carlos Monroe UD 10 16/09/1997   Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Win 27–1–1(2)   Garing Lane UD 10 14/08/1997   Worley, Idaho, U.S.
Win 26–1–1(2)   Jesse Shelby TKO 3 12/07/1997   Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 25–1–1(2)   Isaac Brown TKO 2 05/06/1997   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 24–1–1(2)   Levi Billups TKO 12 08/04/1997   Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Win 23–1–1(2)   Sam Hampton UD 12 17/12/1996   Pikesville, Maryland, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Win 22–1–1(2)   Will Hinton TKO 5 03/10/1996   Houston, Texas, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 3:05 of the fifth round.
Win 21–1–1(2)   Arthur Weathers TKO 2 25/09/1996   Worley, Idaho, U.S.
Win 20–1–1(2)   Martin Foster KO 3 24/08/1996   Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. Foster knocked out at 1:52 of the third round.
Win 19–1–1(2)   James Gaines MD 12 18/07/1996   Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Win 18–1–1(2)   Bradley Rone TKO 4 27/06/1996   Houston, Texas, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:14 of the fourth round.
NC 17–1–1(2)   Buster Mathis, Jr. NC 5 20/04/1996   Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. Accidental headbutt caused severe cuts leading to a stoppage.
Win 17–1–1(1)   Cleveland Woods KO 2 09/04/1996   Indio, California, U.S.
Win 16–1–1(1)   Olian Alexander TKO 2 09/03/1996   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Win 15–1–1(1)   Terry Davis TKO 5 13/01/1996   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Win 14–1–1(1)   Marion Wilson MD 10 13/12/1995   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 13–1–1(1)   Ken Smith KO 3 05/12/1995   Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 12–1–1(1)   Calvin Veasley TKO 4 06/10/1995   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 11–1–1(1)   Thomas Williams TKO 4 09/09/1995   Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
NC 10–1–1(1)   Martin Foster NC 8 27/07/1995   Irvine, California, U.S.
Win 10–1–1   Curtis Shepard KO 1 17/06/1995   Paradise, Nevada, U.S. IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title. Shepard knocked out at 1:49 of the first round.
Win 9–1–1   Levi Billups SD 8 26/01/1995   Irvine, California, U.S.
Win 8–1–1   Jeff Hollins KO 4 17/12/1994   Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Win 7–1–1 "Handy" Randy Wilson KO 4 06/12/1994   Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Win 6–1–1   Jim Mullen KO 5 02/11/1994   Woodland Hills, California, U.S.
Draw 5–1–1   Ahmed Abdin PTS 6 13/10/1994   Houston, Texas, U.S.
Win 5–1   Jeff Hollins UD 4 09/09/1994   Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Win 4–1   Jeff Hollins UD 4 23/08/1994   Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Win 3–1 Paul Hirsch TKO 2 30/07/1994   Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Loss 2–1   Jonathan Grant UD 4 25/06/1994   Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2–0 Daniel Moore UD 4 16/06/1994   North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 1–0 Mike Davis KO 1 27/08/1992   San Diego, California, U.S.

References edit

  1. ^ "BoxRec - Obed Sullivan".

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