Derric Rossy
Derric Rossy (born July 2, 1980) is a professional American heavyweight 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 | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Derric Rossy |
| Nickname(s) | The Shaolin Fist / El Leon |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | July 2, 1980 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 31 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 0 |
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.
Biography
Football player
While playing football his senior year at Patchogue-Medford High School Rossy earned 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 before turning pro.
Professional career
He won the 2004 New York City Golden Gloves and turned pro shortly thereafter. Rossy cruised through his first 15 bouts before receiving first loss was 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 Championship 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] | |||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 31-13 |  |
TKO | 4 (10) | 24/06/2017 |  |
For vacant World Boxing Council Continental Americas Heavyweight Title |
| Win | 31-12 | |
TKO | 2 (6) | 10/12/2016 | |
|
| Loss | 30-12 |  |
UD | 10 | 03/07/2016 | |
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UD | 10 | 14/11/2015 | |
Stiverne down in round 1. |
| Loss | 30-10 | |
UD | 10 | 28/08/2015 | |
For vacant NABF heavyweight title. Rossy down in round 1. |
| Win | 30–9 |  |
UD | 10 | 14/02/2015 | |
|
| Loss | 29–9 |  |
MD | 10 | 09/08/2014 | |
Scorecards 94-96, 92-98 and 95-95[3] |
| Win | 29–8 | |
MD | 10 | 16/05/2014 | |
|
| Loss | 28–8 | |
SD | 8 | 25/01/2014 | |
|
| Loss | 28–7 | |
UD | 10 | 08/06/2013 | |
For WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title and vacant NABA Heavyweight title. |
| Loss | 28–6 |  |
TKO | 2 (3) | 23/03/2013 | |
Prizefighter Tournament, heavyweight final. Rossy down twice. |
| Win | 28–5 | |
SD | 3 | 23/03/2013 | |
Prizefighter Tournament, heavyweight semi-final. |
| Win | 27–5 | |
SD | 3 | 23/03/2013 | |
Prizefighter Tournament, heavyweight quarter-final. |
| Win | 26–5 |  |
UD | 8 | 28/01/2012 | |
Scores were 78-74, 78-74 & 78-74. |
| Loss | 25–5 | |
TKO | 12 (12) | 16/07/2011 | |
For USBA heavyweight title. |
| Loss | 25–4 |  |
TKO | 5 (8) | 07/05/2011 |  |
|
| Loss | 25–3 | |
UD | 12 | 11/02/2011 | |
IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator. |
| Win | 25–2 | |
UD | 12 | 06/03/2010 | |
Retained WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title. |
| Win | 24–2 | |
TKO | 2 (12) | 20/02/2010 |  |
Retained WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title. |
| Win | 23–2 | |
TKO | 1 (8) | 27/01/2010 | |
|
| Win | 22–2 |  |
UD | 10 | 31/07/2009 | |
Won vacant WBC United States (USNBC) heavyweight title. |
| Win | 21–2 | |
TKO | 3 (12) | 03/07/2009 | |
Won vacant WBC FECARBOX heavyweight title. |
| Win | 20–2 | |
TKO | 2 (8) | 25/11/2008 | |
|
| Win | 19–2 | |
UD | 8 | 06/08/2008 | |
|
| Loss | 18–2 | |
TKO | 5 (12) | 03/05/2008 | |
For WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title. |
| Win | 18–1 | |
UD | 12 | 26/01/2008 |  |
Retained WBF International heavyweight title. Won interim WBO NABO heavyweight title & vacant WBC Asian Boxing Council heavyweight title. |
| Win | 17–1 | |
UD | 8 | 03/08/2007 | |
|
| Win | 16–1 | |
TKO | 6 (12) | 08/06/2007 | |
Won vacant WBF International heavyweight title. |
| Loss | 15–1 | |
TKO | 7 (12) | 09/02/2007 | |
For vacant USBA heavyweight title. |
| Win | 15–0 | |
TKO | 4 (8) | 15/12/2006 | |
|
| Win | 14–0 | |
UD | 10 | 11/11/2006 | |
Retained USA New York State heavyweight title. |
| Win | 13–0 | |
TKO | 3 (8) | 15/09/2006 | |
|
| Win | 12–0 | |
UD | 6 | 20/07/2006 | |
|
| Win | 11–0 | |
TKO | 2 (6) | 02/03/2006 | |
|
| Win | 10–0 | |
TKO | 2 (10) | 10/02/2006 | |
Won vacant USA New York State heavyweight title. |
| Win | 9–0 | |
UD | 8 | 21/10/2005 | |
|
| Win | 8–0 | |
UD | 6 | 05/08/2005 | |
|
| Win | 7–0 | |
UD | 6 | 24/06/2005 | |
|
| Win | 6–0 | |
KO | 4 (4) | 17/05/2005 | |
|
| Win | 5–0 | |
KO | 5 (6) | 22/04/2005 | |
|
| Win | 4–0 | |
TKO | 2 (4) | 03/03/2005 | |
|
| Win | 3–0 | |
TKO | 4 (4) | 11/02/2005 | |
|
| Win | 2–0 | |
UD | 4 | 11/12/2004 | |
|
| Win | 1–0 | |
KO | 1 (4) | 30/10/2004 | |
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References
- "Scorecard: Rodriguez outpoints Takayama to unify strawweight titles". ESPN.com.
- "Derric Rossy - Boxer". boxrec.com.
- Satterfield, Lem. "Vyacheslav Glazkov wins majority decision over Derric Rossy". ringtv.craveonline.com. The Ring Magazine. Retrieved 10 August 2014.