Ossie Ocasio

Ossie Ocasio
Born
Osvaldo Ocasio

(1955-08-12) August 12, 1955 (age 69)
NationalityPuerto Rican
Other namesJaws
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+12 in (182 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins23
Wins by KO12
Losses13
Draws1
No contests0

Osvaldo "Ossie" Ocasio (born August 12, 1955) is a Puerto Rican former boxer who held the World Cruiserweight Championship from 1982 to 1984. He was also a Top Contender and Heavyweight Challenger in 1979. He scored notable wins against Former Cruiserweight Champion Dwight Muhammad Qawi as well as beating Top Heavyweight Contender Jimmy Young and Heavyweight Contender Pierre Coetzer, as well as drawing with Future Heavyweight Champion Michael Dokes. Nicknamed "Jaws", his peculiar nickname was the result of him accidentally biting another boxer during a sparring session.

  1. ^ "This Week in Boxing History: August 10th – August 16th". August 10, 2015.

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