All boxersJoe Manley
Boxing · Deceased29-8-2RECORD
14WINS BY KO / TKO
15WINS BY DECISION
39PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Joe Louis Manley Jr. |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 11 Jun 1959 |
| Died | 2 May 2023 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Lima, Ohio, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Light welterweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 173 cm (5′8″) |
| Reach | 170 cm (67″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1981–1989 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 26 Dec 1981 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Buddy McGirt, 10 Nov 1989 |
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Titles and honours
- IBF light welterweight champion (1986–1987)
Background
Joe Manley was an American boxer who fought at light welterweight and turned professional in 1981 after an amateur career that included a U.S. amateur lightweight title. He later converted to Islam and took the name Bilal Ajani Sekou.
Fight history
39 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Buddy McGirt | TKO | 9 | 10 Nov 1989 | Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, US | ||
| Win | Donnie Poole | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Sep 1989 | War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, US | ||
| Loss | Henry Anaya Jr | KO | 5 | 17 Jun 1989 | Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US | ||
| Loss | Loreto Garza | KO | 7 | 25 Jan 1989 | ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, US | ||
| Win | Ray Gastellum | TKO | 1 | 27 Oct 1988 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, US | ||
| Draw | Luis Mora | Decision (points) | 8 | 13 Aug 1988 | Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Arizona, US | ||
| Loss | Dexter Smith | KO | 2 | 23 Jan 1988 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Martin Quiroz | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Jun 1987 | Harrah's Marina Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Terry Marsh | TKO | 10 | 4 Mar 1987 | Festival Hall Super Tent, Basildon, England | Lost IBF light welterweight title | |
| Win | Gary Hinton | KO | 10 | 30 Oct 1986 | Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, US | Won IBF light welterweight title | |
| Win | Sammy Young | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 26 Jul 1986 | Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, US | ||
| Win | Howard Davis Jr. | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 28 Feb 1986 | Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Frank Montgomery | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Nov 1985 | Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Draw | Gary Hinton | Decision (split) | 12 | 23 Aug 1985 | Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | For USBA light welterweight title | |
| Win | George Brown | TKO | 7 | 10 Jul 1985 | Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Ronnie Shields | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 25 Mar 1985 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | For NABF light welterweight title | |
| Win | Freddie Pendleton | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 5 Feb 1985 | Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Terry Whittaker | TKO | 7 | 14 Dec 1984 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Charlie Allen | TKO | 7 | 26 Sep 1984 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Victor Babilonia | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 29 Jun 1984 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Terry Whittaker | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 25 May 1984 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Andre Wynn | TKO | 1 | 27 Apr 1984 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | Cesar Guzman | Decision (points) | 8 | 13 Mar 1984 | Champ's Camp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Bobby Johnson | TKO | 3 | 7 Feb 1984 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Gene Hatcher | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 12 Nov 1983 | Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US | ||
| Win | Al Carter | TKO | 7 | 30 Aug 1983 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Darrell Mitchell | KO | 1 | 29 Jul 1983 | Ridgewood Grove, Queens, New York, US | ||
| Win | Glenn Burnett | TKO | 3 | 5 Jul 1983 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Thomas Baker | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Mar 1983 | Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Al Carter | Decision (majority) | 10 | 6 Jan 1983 | Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Loss | Harry Arroyo | Decision (split) | 10 | 30 Oct 1982 | Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Arturo Leon | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 14 Sep 1982 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Carlos Santana | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 18 Jul 1982 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Mike Blunt | KO | 6 | 18 May 1982 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | James Singleton | TKO | 3 | 20 Apr 1982 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | David Brown | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 2 Apr 1982 | Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Cedric Barkley | KO | 1 | 16 Mar 1982 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Terry Butler | TKO | 4 | 9 Feb 1982 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | ||
| Win | Maurice Saalakhan | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 26 Dec 1981 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US | Pro debut |
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