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Obed Sullivan
Born
Obed Benjamin Sullivan
(1968-01-17) January 17, 1968 (age 56)
Nationality
American
Other names
The Fighting Marine Ben
Statistics
Weight(s)
Heavyweight
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach
79 in (201 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights
54
Wins
41
Wins by KO
30
Losses
9
Draws
2
No contests
2
Obed Benjamin Sullivan (born January 17, 1968) is an American former professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Fighting Marine", Sullivan was at times a highly ranked heavyweight who fought many significant fighters of his era.
Sullivan turned pro in 1992 and accumulated a 28-1-1 record with an International Boxing Federation intercontinental belt and wins over the likes of Garing Lane, Levi Billups, James Gaines, and Marion Wilson, setting up a bout with fellow rising prospect Hasim Rahman in 1997 on HBO. Sullivan held his own and lost a majority decision.
After the loss to Rahman, Sullivan began 1998 by knocking out 33-1 Keith McKnight, but then would be stopped in the ninth round after a tough battle with undefeated contender Michael Grant. He then lost against Jesse Ferguson.
In 1999, he lost a split decision to Derrick Jefferson, and traveled to Germany for a WBO heavyweight title challenge to Vitali Klitschko, where Sullivan quit on his stool after nine rounds.
He lost a short match in 2000 against David Tua and later in the year fought Larry Donald to a draw.
Obed Benjamin Sullivan (born January 17, 1968) is an American former professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Fighting Marine", Sullivan was at times a highly...
struggles with his weight. He ballooned up to 253 pounds when he defeated ObedSullivan in 2000 by KO. Later that year, he weighed 245 pounds in the loss to...
over Duncan Dokiwari, Bert Cooper, Clifford Etienne, David Izon, and ObedSullivan. In 2002, while at his peak, Oquendo took on David Tua. Oquendo controlled...
twice. He defeated Ed Mahone by knockout in the third round and beat ObedSullivan, who retired after the ninth round. By April 2000 Klitschko was unbeaten...
decision win over ex-cruiserweight champ Tyrone Booze. He then took on ObedSullivan, ranked No. 4 in the world, and won an upset decision. In 1999 Jimmy...
champion January 19, 1992 – April 1995 Vacated Vacant Title next held by ObedSullivan World boxing titles Vacant Title last held by George Foreman WBA heavyweight...
John L. Sullivan was the first widely recognized champion under Marquess of Queensberry rules. Known as the "Boston Strong Boy," Sullivan weighed around...
round. Within two months, Jefferson faced once-highly regarded prospect ObedSullivan. This was the first twelve-round fight in Jefferson's professional career...
(10), 3:08 Dec 4, 1997 Pepsi Arena, Albany, New York, U.S. 24 Win 24–0 ObedSullivan MD 12 Nov 1, 1997 Apollo Theater, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained...
Johnson UD 10 7 Jul 2001 KeySpan Park, Brooklyn, New York 41 Draw 38–1–2 ObedSullivan MD 12 28 Nov 2000 Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Retained...
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Trudeau's apology was received on behalf of residential school survivors by Toby Obed, who framed the apology as a key part of the healing process that connected...
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