Rocky Mosley - Revision history

Davidepstein: /* Biography */

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	Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]--making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Human:13604\|Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].		Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]--making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Human:13604\|Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].

	Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.According to an ~~artucle~~ in The Las Vegas Sun, Mosley was shot and killed at the Owens Avenue Bar in Las Vegas. A year later, 31 year old Willie Lee Scott was sentenced to life in prison for the murder.		Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.According to an article in The Las Vegas Sun, Mosley was shot and killed at the Owens Avenue Bar in Las Vegas. A year later, 31 year old Willie Lee Scott was sentenced to life in prison for the murder.

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Davidepstein at 14:54, 22 October 2017

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	Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]--making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Human:13604\|Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].		Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]--making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Human:13604\|Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].

	Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.		Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.According to an artucle in The Las Vegas Sun, Mosley was shot and killed at the Owens Avenue Bar in Las Vegas. A year later, 31 year old Willie Lee Scott was sentenced to life in prison for the murder.

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Red at 12:35, 18 April 2010

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Emaster: updated internal link and added DEFAULTSORT

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	==Biography==		==Biography==

	'''Rocky Mosley''' was a veteran club-fighter noted for his three-decade-long career and his role as a trainer for his son, [[Rocky Mosley Jr]]		'''Rocky Mosley''' was a veteran club-fighter noted for his three-decade-long career and his role as a trainer for his son, [[Rocky Mosley Jr.]]

	Mosley's entire career record is a mystery. A young man during the "Beat Generation," Mosley traveled around, boxing in various locations throughout the United States. Mosley's favorite spots were Las Vegas of the 1950s and 60s, and Alaska. Many of his fight results did not find their way to the local newspapers or the [[Ring Record Book]].		Mosley's entire career record is a mystery. A young man during the "Beat Generation," Mosley traveled around, boxing in various locations throughout the United States. Mosley's favorite spots were Las Vegas of the 1950s and 60s, and Alaska. Many of his fight results did not find their way to the local newspapers or the [[Ring Record Book]].
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	Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.		Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.

	[[Category:African American Boxers~~\|Mosley, Rocky~~]]		{{DEFAULTSORT:Mosley, Rocky}}
	[[Category:~~murdered~~ Boxers~~\|Mosley, Rocky~~]]		[[Category:African American Boxers]]
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Emaster: corrected internal links

2007-10-23T02:18:12Z

corrected internal links

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	==Biography==		==Biography==

	'''Rocky Mosley''' was a veteran club-fighter noted for his three-decade-long career and his role as a trainer for his son, [[Rocky Mosley, Jr.]]		'''Rocky Mosley''' was a veteran club-fighter noted for his three-decade-long career and his role as a trainer for his son, [[Rocky Mosley Jr]]

	Mosley's entire career record is a mystery. A young man during the "Beat Generation," Mosley traveled around, boxing in various locations throughout the United States. Mosley's favorite spots were Las Vegas of the 1950s and 60s, and Alaska. Many of his fight results did not find their way to the local newspapers or the [[Ring Record Book]].		Mosley's entire career record is a mystery. A young man during the "Beat Generation," Mosley traveled around, boxing in various locations throughout the United States. Mosley's favorite spots were Las Vegas of the 1950s and 60s, and Alaska. Many of his fight results did not find their way to the local newspapers or the [[Ring Record Book]].
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	Mosley and his son became the first father and son to fight on the same fight card. On September 23, 1975 in Everett, Washington, Rocky Sr. lost to [[Mike Lankaster]], while Rocky Jr. knocked out [[Al Foster]] in two rounds.		Mosley and his son became the first father and son to fight on the same fight card. On September 23, 1975 in Everett, Washington, Rocky Sr. lost to [[Mike Lankaster]], while Rocky Jr. knocked out [[Al Foster]] in two rounds.

	Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]--making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].		Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]--making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Human:13604\|Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].

	Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.		Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.

Ric: category added; proofread

2007-03-09T22:15:19Z

category added; proofread

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	==Biography==		==Biography==

	'''Rocky Mosley''' was a veteran club-fighter noted for his 3-decade long career and his role as a trainer for his son, [[Rocky Mosley, Jr.]]		'''Rocky Mosley''' was a veteran club-fighter noted for his three-decade-long career and his role as a trainer for his son, [[Rocky Mosley, Jr.]]

	Mosley's entire career record is a mystery. A young man during the " Beat Generation ", Mosley traveled around; boxing in various locations throughout the United States. Mosley's favorite spots were Las Vegas of the 1950s and 60s, and Alaska. Many of his fight results did not find their way to the local newspapers or the [[Ring Record Book]].		Mosley's entire career record is a mystery. A young man during the "Beat Generation," Mosley traveled around, boxing in various locations throughout the United States. Mosley's favorite spots were Las Vegas of the 1950s and 60s, and Alaska. Many of his fight results did not find their way to the local newspapers or the [[Ring Record Book]].

	Mosley was a slick boxer with a crisp punch. He reportedly won at least 30 fights over his career.		Mosley was a slick boxer with a crisp punch. He reportedly won at least 30 fights over his career.

	Mosley and his son became the first father and son to fight on the same fight card. On September 23, 1975 in Everett, Washington, Rocky Sr. lost to [[Mike Lankaster]], while ~~his son,~~ Rocky Jr. knocked out [[Al Foster]] in 2 rounds.		Mosley and his son became the first father and son to fight on the same fight card. On September 23, 1975 in Everett, Washington, Rocky Sr. lost to [[Mike Lankaster]], while Rocky Jr. knocked out [[Al Foster]] in two rounds.

			Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]--making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].

	Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]; making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].

	Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.		Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.

			[[Category:African American Boxers\|Mosley, Rocky]]
	[[Category:murdered Boxers\|Mosley, Rocky]]		[[Category:murdered Boxers\|Mosley, Rocky]]

Dan at 21:02, 9 March 2007

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	Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]; making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].		Both Mosley and his son lost to middleweight contender [[Mike Colbert]]; making them the second father-son combination to be defeated by the same fighter. Previously, [[Phil Johnson]] and his son [[Harold Johnson]] were both defeated by [[Jersey Joe Walcott]].

	Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered ~~in the late 1970s~~.		Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered on September 30, 1978.

	[[Category:murdered Boxers\|Mosley, Rocky]]		[[Category:murdered Boxers\|Mosley, Rocky]]

Ric: used newer category

2007-01-01T18:09:36Z

used newer category

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	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered in the late 1970s.		Rocky Mosley, Sr. was murdered in the late 1970s.

	[[Category: Boxers ~~who were murdered~~\|Mosley, Rocky]]		[[Category:murdered Boxers\|Mosley, Rocky]]

Matt at 22:13, 19 November 2006

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	Mosley was a slick boxer with a crisp punch. He reportedly won at least 30 fights over his career.		Mosley was a slick boxer with a crisp punch. He reportedly won at least 30 fights over his career.

	Mosley and his son became the first father and son to fight on the same fight card. On September 23, 1975 in Everett, Washington, Rocky Sr. lost to [[Mike Lankaster]], while his son, Rocky Jr. ~~knockedout~~ [[Al Foster]] in 2 rounds.		Mosley and his son became the first father and son to fight on the same fight card. On September 23, 1975 in Everett, Washington, Rocky Sr. lost to [[Mike Lankaster]], while his son, Rocky Jr. knocked out [[Al Foster]] in 2 rounds.

Legwarmers1980 at 21:20, 19 November 2006

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			<boxer>067911</boxer>'''Height:''' 5 feet 11 inches

	==Biography==		==Biography==