Best fights of Ossie Ocasio
Over 17 years as a professional, Ossie Ocasio has compiled a 23-13-1 (12) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ossie Ocasio defeats Dwight Muhammad Qawi
On May 15, 1987 Ossie Ocasio faced Dwight Muhammad Qawi in a cruiserweight bout. Ocasio was 31 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Qawi was 34 with a record of 27-3-1. Both Ocasio and Qawi were coming off a win. Ocasio won via majority decision.
2. Ossie Ocasio defeats Jimmy Young in their 2nd fight
On January 27, 1979 Ossie Ocasio faced Jimmy Young. It was their second meeting. Ocasio was 23 years old with a record of 12-0, and Young was 30 with a record of 22-7-2. Ocasio was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak, while Young was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ocasio won via unanimous decision.
3. Ossie Ocasio KOs John Odhiambho
On May 5, 1984 Ossie Ocasio defended his WBA cruiserweight title against John Odhiambho. Ocasio was 28 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Odhiambho was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ocasio stopped John Odhiambho via TKO in the 15th round. Defended the title.
4. Ossie Ocasio defeats Jimmy Young
On June 9, 1978 Ossie Ocasio faced Jimmy Young. Ocasio was 22 years old with a record of 11-0, and Young was 29 with a record of 22-6-2. Ocasio was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak, while Young was coming off a loss. Ocasio won via split decision.
5. Ossie Ocasio defeats Randy Stephens
On May 20, 1983 Ossie Ocasio defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Randy Stephens. Ocasio was 27 years old with a record of 17-3-1, and Stephens was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ocasio won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Ossie Ocasio defeats Eddie Taylor
On December 15, 1982 Ossie Ocasio defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Eddie Taylor. Ocasio was 27 years old with a record of 16-3-1, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was coming off a win. Ocasio won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Ossie Ocasio loses to Larry Holmes via KO
On March 23, 1979 Ossie Ocasio fought Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title. Ocasio was 23 years old with a record of 13-0, and Holmes was 29 with a record of 29-0. Ocasio was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Ocasio via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Ossie Ocasio KOs Jack Sterling
On November 20, 1979 Ossie Ocasio faced Jack Sterling. Ocasio was 24 years old with a record of 13-1, and Sterling was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was coming off a loss. Ocasio stopped Jack Sterling via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Ossie Ocasio defeats Robbie Williams
On February 13, 1982 Ossie Ocasio fought Robbie Williams for the vacant inaugural WBA cruiserweight title. Ocasio was 26 years old with a record of 15-3-1, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was coming off a loss. Ocasio won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Ossie Ocasio KOs Gene Idelette
On March 17, 1977 Ossie Ocasio faced Gene Idelette. Ocasio was 21 years old with a record of 6-0, and Idelette was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ocasio was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Ocasio stopped Gene Idelette via KO in the 1st round.