Larry Mosley

Larry Dennis Mosley (born December 26, 1979) is an American boxer in the Welterweight division. Born in Watts, California, Mosley is boxing champion Shane Mosley's cousin.[1]

Larry Mosley
Statistics
Real nameLarry Dennis Mosley
Weight(s)148 lb (67 kg)
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1979-12-26) December 26, 1979
Watts, California
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights20
Wins15
Wins by KO6
Losses3
Draws2

Amateur career

Mosley had an outstanding amateur career, and was the 1998 and 1999 United States Amateur Welterweight Champion.

Mosley's major amateur tournament results are as follows:

  • 1997 3rd Place as a Light Welterweight at United States Championships. Results were:
    • Defeated Bobby Jaramillo on points
    • Defeated Larry Nicholson on points
    • Lost to Anthony Hanshaw on points
  • 1998 Welterweight Silver Medalist at Goodwill Games in New York City. Results were:
    • Defeated Serguei Dzinziruk (Ukraine) on points
    • Defeated Roberto Guerra on points
    • Lost to Andrei Mishin (Russia) on points
  • 1998 United States Amateur Welterweight Champion. Results were:
    • Defeated Joshua Lavergene on points
    • Defeated Ed Hernandez on points
    • Defeated Miguel Espino on points
    • Defeated Johnny DeJesus on points
  • 1999 United States Amateur Welterweight Champion. Results were:
    • Defeated Stacy Harris on points
    • Defeated Napoleon Cleveland on points
    • Defeated Ishe Smith on points
    • Defeated Joel Salas on points
    • Defeated Arturo Morales on points
  • 1999 World Championships in Houston, United States, competed as a Welterweight. Results were:
    • Defeated Yuri Foreman (Israel) on points
    • Lost to Juan Hernandez Sierra (Cuba) on points
  • Won the Welterweight competition at the 2000 Olympic Trials. Results were:

At the Olympic Box-Offs, Dante Craig would defeat Mosley twice, to earn the United States Olympic bid at Welterweight.

Professional career

Mosley turned pro in 2000 and has had limited success. In his two high-profile bouts, he has come up with draws, against Miguel Figueroa and Golden Johnson, both in 2006. He has not fought since losing a 10 round decision to Canelo Álvarez in October, 2008.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
20 fights 15 wins 3 losses
By knockout 6 1
By decision 9 2
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
19 Loss 15–3–2 Saul Alvarez UD 10 24 Oct 2008 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, US
19 Loss 15–2–2 Russell Jordan TKO 6 (8), 0:20 26 Jun 2008 Main Street Armory, Rochester, US
18 Draw 15–1–2 Golden Johnson PTS 12 11 May 2006 Reliant Center, Houston, US For vacant WBO NABO Welterweight Title
17 Draw 15–1–1 Miguel Figueroa PTS 12 3 Mar 2006 New Alhambra, Philadelphia, US For vacant WBO NABO Welterweight Title.
16 Win 15–1 Jeremy Yelton TKO 2 (8), 2:25 3 Dec 2005 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, US
15 Win 14–1 Alexis Division TKO 4 (10), 1:29 4 Aug 2005 Borgata Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, US
14 Win 13–1 Allan Cespedes KO 4 (6), 1:01 24 Jun 2005 Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, US
13 Win 12–1 Adan Casillas TKO 8 (8), 2:05 12 Sep 2003 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, US
12 Win 11–1 John Lopez TKO 1 (4), 2:04 2 May 2003 Plaza Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, US
11 Loss 10–1 Dagoberto Najera UD 6 26 Apr 2002 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, US
10 Win 10–0 Pedro Garcia UD 6 27 Sep 2001 Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, US
9 Win 9–0 Jose Luis Montes TKO 5 (6), 3:00 15 Jul 2001 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, US
8 Win 8–0 Jaime Morales UD 6 1 Jun 2001 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
7 Win 7–0 Gabriel Holguin UD 6 22 Apr 2001 Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis
6 Win 6–0 Roger Benito Flores UD 6 17 Feb 2001 MGM Grand, Las Vegas
5 Win 5–0 Eduardo Martinez UD 4 26 Nov 2000 Midnight Rodeo, Phoenix
4 Win 4–0 Roger Benito Flores UD 4 29 Oct 2000 El Gran Mercado, Phoenix
3 Win 3–0 Cedric Johnson UD 4 10 Sep 2000 Peppermill Hotel & Casino, Reno
2 Win 2–0 Carlos Leon UD 4 27 Aug 2000 Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas
1 Win 1–0 Edgar Pedraza UD 4 17 Mar 2000 Magness Arena, Denver
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References
  1. CNN/Sports Illustrated (2001). "U.S. Boxing Team". Retrieved May 28, 2012.


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