Derric Rossy

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.

Derric Rossy
Born	(1980-07-02) July 2, 1980
Nationality	American
Other names	The Shaolin Fist / El Leon
Statistics
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	44
Wins	31
Wins by KO	14
Losses	13

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. 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.

Professional boxing record

30 Wins (14 knockouts), 11 Losses, 0 Draws
Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	31-13	Carlos Negron	TKO	4 (10)	24/06/2017	Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.	For vacant WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title
Win	31-12	Richard Carmack	TKO	2 (6)	10/12/2016	Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Loss	30-12	Erkan Teper	UD	10	03/07/2016	Gellersenhalle Reppenstedt, Lüneburg, Germany
Loss	30-11	Bermane Stiverne	UD	10	14/11/2015	Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.	Stiverne down in round 1.
Loss	30-10	Trevor Bryan	UD	10	28/08/2015	The D Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.	For vacant NABF heavyweight title. Rossy down in round 1.
Win	30–9	Akhror Muralimov	UD	10	14/02/2015	Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.
Loss	29–9	Vyacheslav Glazkov	MD	10	09/08/2014	Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.	Scorecards 94-96, 92-98 and 95-95
Win	29–8	Joe Hanks	MD	10	16/05/2014	Olympic Stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss	28–8	Joey Dawejko	SD	8	25/01/2014	Golden Nugget Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss	28–7	Fres Oquendo	UD	10	08/06/2013	Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana, U.S.	For WBA Fedelatin and vacant NABA heavyweight titles.
Loss	28–6	Audley Harrison	TKO	2 (3)	23/03/2013	York Hall, London, England	Prizefighter Tournament, heavyweight final.
Win	28–5	Ian Lewison	SD	3	23/03/2013	York Hall, London, England	Prizefighter Tournament, heavyweight semi-final.
Win	27–5	Travis Walker	SD	3	23/03/2013	York Hall, London, England	Prizefighter Tournament, heavyweight quarter-final.
Win	26–5	Livin Castillo	UD	8	28/01/2012	Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss	25–5	Maurice Harris	TKO	12 (12)	16/07/2011	Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.	For USBA heavyweight title.
Loss	25–4	Kubrat Pulev	TKO	5 (8)	07/05/2011	Koncerthuset, Copenhagen, Denmark
Loss	25–3	Eddie Chambers	UD	12	11/02/2011	Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win	25–2	Zack Page	UD	12	06/03/2010	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.	Retained WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title.
Win	24–2	Joseph Harris	TKO	2 (12)	20/02/2010	Poliforum Zamna, Mérida, Mexico	Retained WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title.
Win	23–2	Alexis Mejias	TKO	1 (8)	27/01/2010	M2 Ultra Lounge, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win	22–2	Carl Davis Drumond	UD	10	31/07/2009	Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.	Won vacant WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title.
Win	21–2	Moises Droz	TKO	3 (12)	03/07/2009	Club Destiny, Orlando, Florida, U.S.	Won vacant WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title.
Win	20–2	William Shahan	TKO	2 (8)	25/11/2008	Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S.
Win	19–2	Jermell Barnes	UD	8	06/08/2008	Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.
Loss	18–2	Alexander Dimitrenko	TKO	5 (12)	03/05/2008	Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany	For WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title.
Win	18–1	Ray Mercer	UD	12	26/01/2008	Venetian Casino & Resort, Macau, China	Retained WBF International heavyweight title. Won interim WBO NABO heavyweight title & vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council heavyweight title.
Win	17–1	Zack Page	UD	8	03/08/2007	Monticello Raceway, Monticello, New York, U.S.
Win	16–1	Ronald Bellamy	TKO	6 (12)	08/06/2007	Morocco Temple, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.	Won vacant WBF International heavyweight title.
Loss	15–1	Eddie Chambers	TKO	7 (12)	09/02/2007	Suffolk Community College, Selden, New York, U.S.	For vacant USBA heavyweight title.
Win	15–0	Edward Gutierrez	TKO	4 (8)	15/12/2006	Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York, U.S.
Win	14–0	Shannon Miller	UD	10	11/11/2006	Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.	Retained USA New York State heavyweight title.
Win	13–0	Joe Stofle	TKO	3 (8)	15/09/2006	Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S.
Win	12–0	Demetrice King	UD	6	20/07/2006	Grand Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win	11–0	Corey Gregory	TKO	2 (6)	02/03/2006	Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win	10–0	Gary Bell	TKO	2 (10)	10/02/2006	Huntington Hilton Hotel, Melville, New York, U.S.	Won vacant USA New York State heavyweight title.
Win	9–0	David Polk	UD	8	21/10/2005	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Win	8–0	Anthony Ottah	UD	6	05/08/2005	Murray Skating Center, Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Win	7–0	David Chappell	UD	6	24/06/2005	Nikki Beach Concert Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win	6–0	Rodney Ray	KO	4 (4)	17/05/2005	Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win	5–0	Rubin Bracero	KO	5 (6)	22/04/2005	Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win	4–0	Edgar Myers	TKO	2 (4)	03/03/2005	Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win	3–0	Mark Miller	TKO	4 (4)	11/02/2005	Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
Win	2–0	Rubin Bracero	UD	4	11/12/2004	Atlantic Oceana, Brighton Beach, New York, U.S.
Win	1–0	Jose Luis Gomez	KO	1 (4)	30/10/2004	Orange County Fair, Middletown, New York, U.S.

External links

• Boxing record for Derric Rossy from BoxRec (registration required)