Manning Galloway

Manning Galloway (born April 27, 1960) is the former WBO welterweight champion of the world.

Manning Galloway
Statistics
Real nameManning Galloway
Nickname(s)The Spoiler
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Nationality United States
Born (1960-04-27) April 27, 1960
Columbus, Ohio
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights85
Wins63
Wins by KO14
Losses19
Draws1
No contests2

Galloway's greatest fights were against Gert Bo Jacobsen which were all fought in Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark. The first fight Manning beat Jacobsen, Jacobsen lost due to a corner retirement. The second fight was a no contest. Jacobsen finally got the best of Galloway in the 3rd fight by decision. From 1990 to 1993 Manning Galloway defended the WBO welterweight title eight times ultimately losing it to Gert Bo Jacobsen.

Galloway has also won the USBA welterweight title, WBO interim welterweight title, and the Ohio State Light Middleweight Title.

Preceded by
Genaro Leon
Vacated
WBO Welterweight Champion
December 15, 1989 February 12, 1993
Succeeded by
Gert Bo Jacobsen
New title WBO Welterweight Interim Champion
August 13, 1994 - December 10, 1994
Lost bid for undisputed WBO title
Vacant
Title next held by
Kermit Cintron

See also

  • List of welterweight boxing champions


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