All boxersOssie Ocasio
“Jaws”
Boxing · Retired23-13-1RECORD
12WINS BY KO / TKO
11WINS BY DECISION
37PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-5-1 in 6 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Osvaldo Ocasio |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Jaws |
| Date of birth | 12 Aug 1955 |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Birthplace | Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight, Cruiserweight |
| Height | 182 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 188 cm (74″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1976–1992 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 6 (1979–1990) |
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Titles and honours
- WBA cruiserweight champion 1982–1984
Background
Puerto Rican heavyweight contender who challenged Larry Holmes in 1979. He became the inaugural WBA cruiserweight champion in 1982 and lost the title to Piet Crous in 1984.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
6 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Lennox Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | 8 | 27 Jun 1990 | – | |
| Loss | Ray Mercer | Decision (split) | 8 | 7 Dec 1989 | Paradise, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Evander Holyfield | TKO | 11 | 15 Aug 1987 | – | |
| Loss | Michael Dokes | TKO | 1 | 2:33 | 27 Jun 1980 | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Draw | Michael Dokes | Decision (split) | 10 | 19 Apr 1980 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| Loss | Larry Holmes | TKO | 7 | 23 Mar 1979 | – |