Dewey Bozella

Name: Dewey Bozella
Alias: Radar
Hometown: Newburgh, New York, USA
Birthplace: New York, New York, USA
Pro Boxer: Record

Dewey Bozella was falsely imprisoned for 26 years at Sing-Sing Prison for a 1977 murder he did not commit before being exonerated. He made his professional boxing debut at age 52. [1] Bozella was the Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion of Sing-Sing Prison.

Bozella Versus Larry Hopkins

In a bout seen on HBO after Hopkins-Dawson (due to the short ending of the bout) videotaped earlier, 52 year old cruiserweight Dewey Bozella won a four round decision over Larry Hopkins (confusing but no relation to Bernard Hopkins) in his professional debut. Bozella served 26 years in Sing-Sing Prison for a murder he did not commit and was later exonerated of. Bernard Hopkins made Bozella's dream of realizing his first professional fight come true. Bozella got a call wishing him good luck before the bout from President Barack Obama. Amazingly, Bozella was in far superior physical condition than his 30 year old foe. Hopkins was penalized a point in round four for spitting out his mouthpiece six times to avoid further punishment! His dream of a pro bout was finally fulfilled. Bozella often attends boxing events in the New York City area.