Obed Sullivan
American boxer
Obed Sullivan
Born Obed Benjamin Sullivan
(1968-01-17 ) January 17, 1968 (age 56) Nationality American Other names The Fighting Marine 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.
Professional boxing record
41 Wins (30 knockouts, 11 decisions), 9 Losses (4 knockouts, 5 decisions), 2 Draws , 2 No Contests [ 1]
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
Loss
41–9–2(2)
SD
4
20/01/2007
Columbus, Ohio , U.S.
Win
41–8–2(2)
TKO
5
02/04/2004
Win
40–8–2(2)
TKO
4
09/01/2004
Warren, Michigan , U.S.
Referee stopped the bout at 1:52 of the fourth round.
Loss
39–8–2(2)
Fres Oquendo
TKO
11
02/09/2001
Choctaw, Mississippi , U.S.
NABF Heavyweight Title
Win
39–7–2(2)
Sherman Williams
SD
12
20/05/2001
Elizabeth, Indiana , U.S.
NABF Heavyweight Title .
Win
38–7–2(2)
TKO
5
17/03/2001
Philadelphia, Mississippi , U.S.
Win
37–7–2(2)
TKO
4
25/01/2001
Referee stopped the bout at 0:30 of the fourth round.
Draw
36–7–2(2)
Larry Donald
MD
12
28/11/2000
WBO NABO Heavyweight Title
Win
36–7–1(2)
TKO
3
21/09/2000
Loss
35–7–1(2)
David Tua
KO
1
03/06/2000
IBF Intercontinental/USBA Heavyweight Title
Win
35–6–1(2)
TKO
3
01/04/2000
Laughlin, Nevada , U.S.
Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the third round.
Loss
34–6–1(2)
Vitali Klitschko
RTD
9
11/12/1999
Alsterdorf , Hamburg , Germany
WBO Heavyweight Title
Win
34–5–1(2)
KO
3
06/11/1999
Win
33–5–1(2)
TKO
3
21/10/1999
Referee stopped the bout at 2:24 of the third round.
Win
32–5–1(2)
TKO
3
16/09/1999
Referee stopped the bout at 1:41 of the third round.
Win
31–5–1(2)
TKO
4
13/08/1999
Bossier City, Louisiana , U.S.
Loss
30–5–1(2)
Derrick Jefferson
SD
12
20/05/1999
Tunica, Mississippi , U.S.
NABA Heavyweight Title .
Win
30–4–1(2)
Biko Botowamungu
PTS
10
19/02/1999
Poznań , Poland
Loss
29–4–1(2)
Jesse Ferguson
SD
10
08/12/1998
New York City , U.S.
Loss
29–3–1(2)
"Big" Michael Grant
TKO
9
30/05/1998
IBC World Heavyweight Title . Referee stopped the bout at 2:16 of the ninth round.
Win
29–2–1(2)
KO
7
24/02/1998
Mashantucket, Connecticut , U.S.
Loss
28–2–1(2)
Hasim Rahman
MD
12
01/11/1997
New York City , U.S.
IBF Intercontinental/USBA Heavyweight Title
Win
28–1–1(2)
UD
10
16/09/1997
Nashville, Tennessee , U.S.
Win
27–1–1(2)
UD
10
14/08/1997
Win
26–1–1(2)
TKO
3
12/07/1997
Tunica, Mississippi , U.S.
Win
25–1–1(2)
TKO
2
05/06/1997
Win
24–1–1(2)
TKO
12
08/04/1997
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title .
Win
23–1–1(2)
UD
12
17/12/1996
Pikesville, Maryland , U.S.
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title .
Win
22–1–1(2)
TKO
5
03/10/1996
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title . Referee stopped the bout at 3:05 of the fifth round.
Win
21–1–1(2)
TKO
2
25/09/1996
Worley, Idaho , U.S.
Win
20–1–1(2)
KO
3
24/08/1996
Albuquerque, New Mexico , U.S.
Foster knocked out at 1:52 of the third round.
Win
19–1–1(2)
MD
12
18/07/1996
Boston, Massachusetts , U.S.
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title .
Win
18–1–1(2)
TKO
4
27/06/1996
Referee stopped the bout at 1:14 of the fourth round.
NC
17–1–1(2)
Buster Mathis, Jr.
NC
5
20/04/1996
Grand Forks, North Dakota , U.S.
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title . Accidental headbutt caused severe cuts leading to a stoppage.
Win
17–1–1(1)
KO
2
09/04/1996
Indio, California , U.S.
Win
16–1–1(1)
TKO
2
09/03/1996
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title .
Win
15–1–1(1)
TKO
5
13/01/1996
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title .
Win
14–1–1(1)
Marion Wilson
MD
10
13/12/1995
Win
13–1–1(1)
KO
3
05/12/1995
Biloxi, Mississippi , U.S.
Win
12–1–1(1)
TKO
4
06/10/1995
Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
Win
11–1–1(1)
TKO
4
09/09/1995
Fort Worth, Texas , U.S.
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title .
NC
10–1–1(1)
NC
8
27/07/1995
Win
10–1–1
KO
1
17/06/1995
IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title
Win
9–1–1
SD
8
26/01/1995
Irvine, California , U.S.
Win
8–1–1
KO
4
17/12/1994
Palm Springs, California , U.S.
Win
7–1–1
"Handy" Randy Wilson
KO
4
06/12/1994
Win
6–1–1
KO
5
02/11/1994
Woodland Hills, California , U.S.
Draw
5–1–1
PTS
6
13/10/1994
Houston, Texas , U.S.
Win
5–1
UD
4
09/09/1994
Win
4–1
UD
4
23/08/1994
Scottsdale, Arizona , U.S.
Win
3–1
Paul Hirsch
TKO
2
30/07/1994
Tucson, Arizona , U.S.
Loss
2–1
UD
4
Jun 25, 1994
Paradise, Nevada , U.S.
Win
2–0
Daniel Moore
UD
4
16/06/1994
North Las Vegas, Nevada , U.S.
Win
1–0
Mike Davis
KO
1
27/08/1992
San Diego, California , U.S.
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