Cornelius Boza-Edwards
Cornelius Boza-Edwards | |
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Born | Kampala, Uganda | 27 May 1956
Nationality | Ugandan |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm) |
Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 53 |
Wins | 45 |
Wins by KO | 34 |
Losses | 7 |
Draws | 1 |
Cornelius Boza-Edwards (born Cornelius Bbosa; 27 May 1956) is the former WBC Super Featherweight Champion of the World.[1] Born in Kampala, Uganda, he fought in both the super-featherweight and lightweight divisions. He emigrated from Uganda to England, where he lived for a long period. He now lives in the United States, where he trains other boxers.
Amateur career
Boza-Edwards started boxing at the age of nine in Uganda alongside other notable fighters such as
Boza-Edwards was given another opportunity when he was scheduled to compete as a
Professional career
In 1976, Boza-Edwards turned professional with Mickey Duff as his manager and George Francis as his trainer. He changed his surname to Boza on the recommendation of Mickey Duff. As it was an easier name for the fans to remember and added Edwards out of respect for Jack Edwards his mentor.[3]
Boza-Edwards won his first nine fights before suffering a loss to Des Gwilliam when he suffered a cut eye. He then went on an 18-fight winning streak and was offered a fight as a substitute against
WBC Super-Featherweight Champion
In 1981, Boza-Edwards won the
He defeated Bobby Chacon after he retired at the end of the thirteenth round in his first and only successful defence. He lost the title three months later in an upset to Rolando Navarrete, by knockout in round five. Navarrete had come in as a late substitute for Limón and shocked Boza-Edwards by knocking him down three times, the final time he was counted out.
Later career
In 1982, Boza-Edwards won the European Super-featherweight title by defeating Carlos Hernandez of Spain after he retired in the fourth round. He then based himself in the United States and became a favourite on the television networks with his aggressive style of fighting.
He was meant to fight
Boza-Edwards moved up to the lightweight division and earned a title shot against
Personal life
Boza-Edwards first wife Jackie died from kidney failure six months after giving birth to their daughter Michelle in the UK. He was nearly lost to the sport of boxing as a result of his grief but decided to continue.[5] He remarried after relocating to the US and he and his wife Rumiko have two daughters Dominique and Jenna.
Mayweather Boxing Club
Boza-Edwards now runs the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, NV.[6] He was inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of fame in 2014[7]
Professional boxing record
53 fights | 45 wins | 7 losses |
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By knockout | 34 | 4 |
By decision | 10 | 3 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
Draws | 1 |
Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 45–7-1 | José Luis Ramírez | KO | 5 (12) | 1987-10-10 | Zenith Palais, Paris | For WBC World Lightweight Title. |
Win | 45–6-1 | Ali Kareem Muhammad | UD | 10 (10) | 1987-07-09 | Felt Forum, New York | |
Loss | 44–6-1 | Héctor Camacho | UD | 12 (12) | 1986-09-26 | Abel Holtz Stadium, Miami Beach | For WBC World Lightweight Title. |
Draw | 44–5-1 | Terrence Alli | PTS | 10 (10) | 1986-03-30 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | |
Win | 44–5 | John Montes | UD | 10 (10) | 1985-07-14 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa | |
Win | 43–5 | Melvin Paul | KO | 2 (10) | 1985-04-14 | York Hall, Bethnal Green | |
Win | 42–5 | Gary Gamble | RTD | 4 (10) | 1985-03-17 | Egypt Shrine Temple, Tampa | |
Win | 41–5 | Charlie Brown | TKO | 3 (10) | 1984-10-13 | Kings Hall, Belfast | |
Win | 40–5 | Guy Villegas | TKO | 7 (10) | 1984-06-17 | Hyatt Regency, Tampa | |
Win | 39–5 | Trevor Evelyn | RTD | 2 (10) | 1984-02-19 | Hyatt Regency, Tampa | |
Loss | 38–5 | Rocky Lockridge | UD | 10 (10) | 1983-09-09 | Caesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas | |
Loss | 38–4 | Bobby Chacon | UD | 12 (12) | 1983-05-15 | Caesars Palace, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas | The Ring magazine's "Fight of the Year" |
Win | 38–3 | Pedro Laza | TKO | 9 (10) | 1983-02-27 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Sports Pavilion, Las Vegas | |
Win | 37–3 | Blaine Dickson | UD | 10 (10) | 1983-02-27 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | |
Win | 36–3 | Roberto Elizondo | UD | 10 (10) | 1982-06-26 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | |
Win | 35–3 | John Verderosa | TKO | 3 (10) | 1982-04-24 | Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | |
Win | 34–3 | Carlos Hernandez | RTD | 4 (12) | 1982-03-17 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | Won EBU Super Featherweight Title. |
Win | 33–3 | Arturo Leon | RTD | 4 (10) | 1982-02-09 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | |
Win | 32–3 | Juan Carlos Álvarez | TKO | 3 (10) | 1981-11-24 | Wembley Arena, Wembley | |
Loss | 31–3 | Rolando Navarrete | KO | 5 (15) | 1981-08-29 | Stadio de Pini, Viareggio | Lost WBC Super Featherweight Title. |
Win | 31–2 | Bobby Chacon | RTD | 13 (15) | 1981-05-30 | Showboat Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas | Retained WBC Super Featherweight Title. |
Win | 30–2 | Rafael Limón | UD | 15 (15) | 1981-03-08 | Civic Auditorium, Stockton | Won WBC Super Featherweight Title. |
Win | 29–2 | Ramon Contreras | ud | 10 (10) | 1980-11-28 | Sports Arena, San Diego | |
Win | 28–2 | Roberto Torres | TKO | 2 (10) | 1980-10-14 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | |
Loss | 27–2 | Alexis Argüello | TKO | 8 (10) | 1980-08-09 | Superstar Theater - Resorts Atlantic City | |
Win | 27–1 | Jose Manuel Velazquez | TKO | 3 (10) | 1980-07-12 | Conference Centre, Wembley | |
Win | 26–1 | Ronnie Green | TKO | 6 (10) | 1980-06-28 | Empire Pool, Wembley | |
Win | 25–1 | Jerome Artis | TKO | 3 (8) | 1980-06-07 | Ibrox Park, Glasgow | |
Win | 24–1 | Benny Marquez | TKO | 4 (8) | 1980-04-22 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | |
Win | 23–1 | James Washington | TKO | 2 (8) | 1980-04-01 | Conference Centre, Wembley | |
Win | 22–1 | Fili Ramirez | TKO | 7 (10) | 1980-03-16 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas | |
Win | 21–1 | Jose Luis Gonzalez | KO | 3 (8) | 1979-11-03 | Kelvin Hall, Glasgow | |
Win | 20–1 | Fernando Jimenez | RTD | 6 (8) | 1979-06-24 | Chapiteau de l'Espace Fontvieille, Fontvieille | |
Win | 19–1 | Godfrey Mwamba | TKO | 2 (8) | 1979-03-31 | Independence Stadium, Lusaka | |
Win | 18–1 | Pedro Jimenez | PTS | 6 (6) | 1979-03-04 | Teatro Ariston, San Remo | |
Win | 17–1 | Frankie Moultrie | SD | 8 (8) | 1979-01-13 | Convention Center, Miami Beach | |
Win | 16–1 | Georges Cotin | TKO | 1 (8) | 1978-12-18 | Hilton Hotel, Mayfair | |
Win | 15–1 | Godfrey Mwamba | TKO | 3 (8) | 1978-11-04 | Lusaka | |
Win | 14–1 | George Feeney | PTS | 8 (8) | 1978-09-26 | Empire Pool, Wembley | |
Win | 13–1 | Ethem Oezakalin | TKO | 3 (8) | 1978-07-19 | Municipal Stadium, Bellaria | |
Win | 12–1 | Carlos Foldes | DQ | 5 (8) | 1978-02-21 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | |
Win | 11–1 | Dil Collins | KO | 5 (8) | 1977-12-06 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | |
Win | 10–1 | Bingo Crooks | PTS | 8 (8) | 1977-11-08 | Empire Pool, Wembley | |
Loss | 9–1 | Des Gwilliam | TKO | 6 (8) | 1977-09-27 | Empire Pool, Wembley | |
Win | 9–0 | Mario Oliveira | TKO | 2 (8) | 1977-06-14 | Empire Pool, Wembley | |
Win | 8–0 | Tommy Glencross | TKO | 2 (8) | 1977-05-31 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | |
Win | 7–0 | Billy Vivian | KO | 1 (6) | 1977-04-18 | Hilton Hotel, Mayfair | |
Win | 6–0 | Godfrey Butler | KO | 2 (8) | 1977-03-16 | Midland Sporting Club, Civic Hall, Solihull | |
Win | 5–0 | George McGurk | TKO | 1 (6) | 1977-02-14 | Hilton Hotel, Mayfair | |
Win | 4–0 | Danny Connolly | TKO | 2 (6) | 1977-02-01 | Royal Albert Hall, Kensington | |
Win | 3–0 | Tommy Wright | TKO | 1 (6) | 1977-01-25 | York Hall, Bethnal Green | |
Win | 2–0 | Paul Clemit | TKO | 3 (6) | 1976-12-20 | Manor Place Baths, Walworth | |
Win | 1–0 | Barry Price | KO | 6 (6) | 1976-12-13 | Hilton Hotel, Mayfair | Professional debut |
See also
- List of super-featherweight boxing champions
References
- ^ www.observer.ug/component/content/article?id=19030:-ex-world-champ-boza-humbled-by-hospitality
- ^ "Best I Faced: Cornelius Boza-Edwards". 4 May 2020.
- ISBN 0-00-218926-7
- ^ "'The Ferocious Four' and their fights, ranked". 4 May 2020.
- ISBN 1 84018 059 5
- ^ "Mayweather Boxing Club – Mayweather Promotions".
- ^ "Uganda's Boxing Legend | Cornelius Boza Edwards to be Inducted into Nevada's Boxing Hall of Fame | Welcome to the Ugandan Diaspora News Online".
External links
- Boxing record for Cornelius Boza-Edwards from BoxRec (registration required)