Mustafa Hamsho

Mustafa Hamsho
Born (1953-10-10) October 10, 1953 (age 71)
Latakia, Syria
NationalitySyrian
Other namesRocky Estafire
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins44
Wins by KO28
Losses5
Draws2

Mustafa Hamsho (Arabic: مصطفى حمشو; born 10 October 1953) is a Syrian former professional boxer who competed from 1975 to 1989, challenging twice for the undisputed middleweight world title in 1981 and 1984.

Professional career

The Syrian Slugger racked up a winning record in the late 1970s, and defeated Wilford Scypion on June 15, 1980[1] and former world middleweight champion Alan Minter on June 6, 1981[2] to get a shot at then-champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler in October of that year. As Hamsho waded into the champion’s punches seeking an opening, Hagler methodically used right jabs and right hooks to cut his face (which needed 55 stitches). The fight was stopped in the 11th by Hamsho's corner after a Hagler barrage. Sports Illustrated commended Hamsho, calling him courageous for his effort.[3]

Hamsho continued to fight, defeating Curtis Parker, future world champion Bobby Czyz, and former three-division world champion Wilfred Benítez during 1982 and 1983, then received a return visit to take on Hagler in a rematch in October 1984 in Madison Square Garden. After Hamsho tried to play rough in the early going, Hagler ended things early this time by flooring Hamsho twice in the third round (the second knockdown produced by a Floyd Patterson-like hook), thus forcing Hamsho's trainer to jump in and stop the fight. Hamsho would continue to fight, with the biggest name on his list being Donny Lalonde, who decisioned Hamsho in the spring of 1987 and would then go on to become light heavyweight champion later that year. Hamsho's career would then peter out over the next few years.

Professional boxing record

51 fights 44 wins 5 losses
By knockout 28 3
By decision 16 2
Draws 2
Result Record Opponent Type Round,Time Date Location Notes
Win 5-7-1 Jamaica Wesley Reid TKO 5 10/11/1989 United States Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.
Loss 22-0 Germany Graciano Rocchigiani TKO 1 05/12/1987 Germany Philips Halle, Düsseldorf, Germany
Win 2-6-1 United States Reggie Barnes TKO 3 10/08/1987 United States Hilton Hotel, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 28-2 Canada Donny Lalonde UD 12 07/05/1987 United States Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. For vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title
Win 14-12 United States Jimmy Shavers PTS 10 13/11/1986 United States Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win 8-1 United States Richard Burton TKO 7 14/08/1986 United States Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win 2-6 United States Ernie White KO 4 20/05/1986 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win 5-11 Puerto Rico Miguel Rosa TKO 8 28/06/1985 United States Rocky Glen Bowl, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Loss 59-2-2 United States Marvin Hagler TKO 3 19/10/1984 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. For WBA, WBC, IBF and The Ring middleweight titles
Win 19-4-1 Jamaica Alexis Shakespeare TKO 5 30/03/1984 United States Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 45-2-1 Puerto Rico Wilfred Benítez UD 12 16/07/1983 United States Dunes Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win 5-8 United States Gil Rosario KO 3 03/06/1983 United States Galt Ocean Mile Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Win 20-0 United States Bobby Czyz UD 10 20/11/1982 United States Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 5-5 United States Gil Rosario TKO 3 22/05/1982 United States Harrah's Marina Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 19-3 United States Curtis Parker PTS 10 13/03/1982 United States Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Loss 52-2-2 United States Marvin Hagler TKO 11 03/10/1981 United States Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S. For WBA, WBC and The Ring middleweight titles
Win 39-7 United Kingdom Alan Minter SD 10 06/06/1981 United States Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win 17-1 United States Curtis Parker SD 10 15/02/1981 United States Park Place Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 39-15-1 United States Rudy Robles UD 10 25/11/1980 United States Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win 15-4-2 United States Bob Patterson KO 4 24/09/1980 United States Thomas Dunn Sports Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 16-0 United States Wilford Scypion DQ 10 15/06/1980 United States Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan, U.S.
Win 15-6-1 United States Reggie Jones TKO 6 29/03/1980 United States Resorts International, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 4-5 United States Barry Hill TKO 1 04/10/1979 United States Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 7-15-1 Dominican Republic Fermín Guzmán KO 7 19/09/1979 United States Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win 27-5-2 United States Leo Saenz KO 6 17/07/1979 United States Steel Pier Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 14-24-2 Puerto Rico Domingo Ortiz TKO 7 27/06/1979 United States Hilton Hotel, Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 14-23-2 Puerto Rico Domingo Ortiz KO 8 26/04/1979 United States Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 4-14-5 United States Tyrone Freeman TKO 1 11/04/1979 United States Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, U.S.
Win 5-24-1 United States Winston Noel KO 2 15/03/1979 United States Embassy Hall, North Bergen, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 33-11-2 United States Irish Pat Murphy TKO 3 27/01/1979 United States Jersey City Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 4-8 United States Don Johnson TKO 6 01/12/1978 United States Jersey City Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 17-8-1 United States Eddie Parks TKO 2 28/10/1978 United States Jersey City Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 31-4-1 United States Bobby Watts TKO 6 21/09/1978 United States Jersey City Armory, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 5-2-1 United States Frank Moore TKO 2 28/06/1978 United States Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Win 18-3 United States Rocky Mosley, Jr. PTS 8 21/01/1978 United States Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win 4-4 United States Antonio Adame PTS 10 09/11/1977 United States Marina Hotel, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Win 3-2 United States Gil Rosario PTS 6 27/09/1977 United States Recreation Center, West New York, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 7-6 United States Archie Andrews PTS 6 23/06/1977 United States Branch Brook Ice Rink, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 0-5 United States Lorenzo Howard KO 1 20/05/1977 United States Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, U.S.
Win 4-6 United States Lester Camper PTS 8 29/04/1977 United States Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Win -- United States Bernard McLean PTS 8 29/10/1976 United States Sunnyside Garden Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win -- United States Benji Goldstone PTS 4 02/10/1976 United States Utica College Sports Complex, Utica, New York, U.S.
Win 6-7-1 United States Cove Green TKO 4 11/09/1976 United States Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York, U.S.
Draw 6-4 United States Reggie Jones PTS 8 16/08/1976 United States Newark School Outdoor Stadium, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 6-29-2 United States Roger Phillips KO 2 26/06/1976 United States Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Win 16-11 United States Charlie Small PTS 6 08/05/1976 United States Utica, New York, U.S.
Win 3-9-1 Argentina Carlos Novotny TKO 3 28/04/1976 United States Sunnyside Garden Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win 8-8 United States Richie Villanueva KO 3 14/04/1976 United States Sunnyside Garden Arena, New York City, New York, U.S.
Win 5-14-2 United States Joe Houston KO 2 21/11/1975 United States Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Draw 1-0 United States Danny McNevin PTS 4 23/10/1975 United States Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, U.S.
Loss -- United States Pat Cuillo PTS 6 23/08/1975 United States Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, U.S.

References

  1. ^ "Boxing not game to Wilford Scypion". Star-News (Associated Press). May 26, 1983.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2010-02-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "One Goring, One Boring".