That makes it even worse. An after the bell back of the head KO. There's 2 clear cut reasons why it should've been a Disqualification.Chauncy wrote:Without cameras or instant replay, no, it unfortunately went down as a KO loss.
I haven't found any articles on it but was told by a very famed trainer outta Vegas that told me that. Not sure if Rocky was told that or read that. Been trying to find anything on it.gilgamesh wrote:That makes it even worse. An after the bell back of the head KO. There's 2 clear cut reasons why it should've been a Disqualification.Chauncy wrote:Without cameras or instant replay, no, it unfortunately went down as a KO loss.
Was it written about? Because no offense to Mr. Mosley, but if he's saying that's what happened off of memory his memory on the matter may be more than a little fuzzy considering the whole 7 month coma that followed the fight.
I'm not trying to be insulting, I'm just curious if it was written about in a paper or something because I'm sure ringsiders would've been quite disgusted to see a KO win be awarded to a guy under such shady circumstances.
Huge thanks. We actually chatted the other day about the tournament. Very cool stories he has.Sheila wrote:Yes,
Roxell 'Rocky' Mosley
Was based out of Las Vegas, and was a very good boxer. Fought many times at the Silver Slipper Casino
in those Wednesday Strip Night Fights.
Highly touted Light-Middleweight.
Won the Nevada State Light-Middleweight Championship at the Sahara Hotel & Casino on February 21, 1977
Rocky won an easy 12-Round Decision over tough Californian - Jimmy Jackson, who was a sharp southpaw who
had given #1 Welterweight ranked Pete Ranzany his only loss.
The Nevada News reported that Rocky Mosley was only 19 years-old in February 1977, and was now undefeated
in 15-bouts.
Rocky Mosley {152 lbs.}
Jimmy Jackson {149 lbs.}
* Scorecards
* Harold Buck...... 58-52
* Lou Tabat......... 57-54
* Bill Kipp............ 58-54
After this win, Rocky Mosley was invited to the ABC/Don King United States Boxing Tournament.
Love it! Keep 'em comingSheila wrote:ABC / Don King United States Boxing Championships
March 6, 1977 ~ Marion Correctional Facility ~ Marion, Ohio
Middleweight Division
Roxell 'Rocky' Mosley Jr. ~ 15-0-0 {9 KO's} ~ 157 lbs. ~ Age; 21, 0 months
vs.
Johnny 'Be Bad' Baldwin ~ 30-1-0 {21 KO's} ~ 162 lbs. ~ Age; 27 years, 6 months
A dangerous fight for Rocky, as he was moving up to the Middleweight Division. Johnny Baldwin {Houston, Texas}
was a hell of a southpaw-boxer, and his only blemish was a {Decision Loss} to Marvin Hagler back in December 1975.
But, Johnny only had 1-Bout in the past 16-Months.
It was a great bout, as both boxers were willing to exchange. In Round 3, it was nearly lights out for Rocky, as
Johnny landed a tremendous right-hook to Rocky's jaw, flooring him.
But Rocky got up and came back harder. In Round 4, he dropped Johnny twice. Then with a dazed fighter in
front of him, Rocky unleashed a bombardment on Johnny. The Referee - Larry Barrett stopped the bout after
Rocky landed a series of head punches.
Both fighters were supposed to get $10,000 as a fight purse.
This stuff is priceless. Gonna go meet up with him tomorrow to show him.Sheila wrote:Chauncy
Sunday ~ April 10, 1977 {ABC Television}
Fontainebleu Grand Ballroom ~ Miami Beach, Florida
ABC / Don King United States Boxing Tournament
Semi-Final {Middleweight}
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Mike 'The Cobra' Colbert ~ 18-0-0 {3 KO's} ~ 161 lbs.
vs.
Roxelle 'Rocky' Mosley Jr. ~ 16-0-0 {10 KO's} ~ 160 lbs.
At the time, Mike Colbert {Age; 27} was ranked as the #1 Middleweight by Ring Magazine.
Rocky Mosley Jr. was listed at {Age; 20} on the fight program. Rocky's father {Age; 41} was seated at
Ringside for this bout.
The Fight;
Rocky got off to a fast start in the Opening Round, and out-jabbed Mike who stayed outside. Rocky opened a
small cut on Mike's left eyelid.
Rocky continued with good left-jabs in Round 2, and stayed in command as he outworked Mike.
Rocky stayed aggressor in Round 3. But Mike countered with several right-hand leads, and cut Rocky over his
right-eye.
Rocky continued to press in Round 4. But the action was slow, as Mike backed, circled and hooked while staying away.
In Round 5 Mike looked to counter-punch, and did open another cut on the inside of Mike's left eyebrow when he landed
a sharp left-hook.
Rocky still pressed in Rounds 6 and 7, but his tactics of just left-jabs were now ineffective against the taller and
more elusive Colbert.
After Round 7 both fighters knew the bout was close and up for grabs going into the last 3 Rounds.
But it was Mike who showed superior strength over the last 3-Rounds, as he finally opened up in Rounds 8, 9 and 10.
Mike used quick right-hand leads to keep Rocky off balance down the stretch.
Scorecards
* Referee - Tony Perez......... 7-3-0 {Mike Colbert}
* Judge - Barney Smith........ 7-3-0 {Rocky Mosley Jr.}
* Judge - Gus Jacobsen........ 6-3-1 {Mike Colbert}
* UPI................................. 7-2-1 {Mike Colbert}
Mike Colbert > "Rocky is a tough fighter, and he has a good punch. But he never landed anything."
Rocky Mosley Jr. > "I pressed the whole fight. All he did was back away and circle."
Rocky Mosley Sr. > "Mike Colbert was afraid of my boy. All he did was run. He only fought hard in the last 3-Rounds."
My email is [email protected]Mean Machine wrote:Chauncy,
If you send me an email address I will shed you a copy of the fight marquee with our names on it from that night. I tried posting it on this site but no luck!!
You must be Rocky Fratto's son then, right?DaddyIcy wrote:I have tons of stuff on Rocky Mosley Jr. My dad fought him for the NABF title back in 1981. Lots of clippings and such!