Angel Manfredy
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Angel Manfredy (born October 30, 1974) is a Puerto Rican-American former professional boxer. Angel Manfredy was a popular fighter in the late 1990s.
PersonalEdit
Manfredy, nicknamed El Diablo (The Devil) because of his reckless lifestyle and of his boxing style<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> converted to Christianity after trying to commit suicide in his bed while on cocaine.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
He wears a tattoo of the Puerto Rican Flag on his shoulder. Also he has a tattoo of the cross and a naked lady.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Amateur careerEdit
Manfredy had an amateur record of 48–8.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Professional careerEdit
{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} Manfredy was known for his walk-ins to his matches wearing a latex mask depicting Satan, which he used until his fight with Floyd Mayweather and conversion to Apostolic Pentecostalism.
During his career, Manfredy defeated notable fighters, such as Arturo Gatti (by technical knockout), Ivan Robinson (by knockout), Jorge Páez, and Julio Díaz (by a split decision). He also fought notables Floyd Mayweather Jr., Paul Spadafora and Diego Corrales. A frequent contender, Manfredy was a former WBU Super Featherweight champion, but lost in each of four attempts to capture a World Title. Manfredy currently has a record of 43-8-1 (32 knockouts).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Manfredy lost two of his first five fights, but then won 23 in a row, including wins over former champions such as Calvin Grove, and Jorge Páez, and top contenders such as Wilson Rodriguez, before landing his first major fight against Gatti, in the latter's hometown of Atlantic City. Manfredy, who was an underdog, dominated the fight, knocking Gatti down in the third round, and eventually stopping him on cuts in round 8.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Following this fight, Manfredy fought twice before fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a major HBO television event. Manfredy was stopped in the second round after a barrage of punches. Manfredy called the stoppage premature and stated he was not injured.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> This was one of Manfredy's first fights in his new Christian personality, and celebrated having Kid Rock appear at the match singing for him during his walk-in.
Following this fight, Manfredy knocked out Ivan Robinson in what had been HBO's Boxing After Dark's highest-rated show of 1999. Manfredy then received another world title shot against Stevie Johnston in 1999, but was thoroughly outboxed.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 2002 Manfredy challenged Paul Spadafora for the International Boxing FederationWorld lightweight title. Spadafora beat Manfredy in a close decision.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Manfredy last fought in 2004.
Training and PromotingEdit
In 2017 Manfredy took a position as a trainer and promoter in Crown Point, Indiana in a gym owned by boxer Ricky Carr.
As of 2023 Manfredy has been teaching boxing as a personal trainer. He currently trains his clients at Premier Mixed Martial Arts in Schereville. <ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
See alsoEdit
Professional boxing recordEdit
| Template:Abbr | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 53 | Template:No2Loss | 43–8–1 Template:Small | Craig Weber | UD | 10 | Apr 16, 2004 | Template:Small | |
| 52 | Template:Yes2Win | 43–7–1 Template:Small | Johnny West | TKO | 9 (10) | Nov 7, 2003 | Template:Small | |
| 51 | Template:No2Loss | 42–7–1 Template:Small | Courtney Burton | KO | 8 (10) | Jul 29, 2003 | Template:Small | |
| 50 | Template:Yes2Win | 42–6–1 Template:Small | John Bailey | TKO | 7 (10) | Jun 6, 2003 | Template:Small | |
| 49 | Template:Yes2Win | 41–6–1 Template:Small | Moises Pedroza | TKO | 7 (10) | Mar 31, 2003 | Template:Small | |
| 48 | Template:Yes2Win | 40–6–1 Template:Small | Antonio Ramirez | MD | 10 | Jun 11, 2002 | Template:Small | |
| 47 | Template:No2Loss | 39–6–1 Template:Small | Paul Spadafora | UD | 12 | Mar 9, 2002 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 46 | Template:Yes2Win | 39–5–1 Template:Small | Julio Díaz | SD | 12 | Oct 6, 2001 | Template:Small | |
| 45 | Template:Yes2Win | 38–5–1 Template:Small | Lamar Murphy | UD | 10 | Aug 3, 2001 | Template:Small | |
| 44 | Template:Yes2Win | 37–5–1 Template:Small | Verdell Smith | TKO | 7 (10) | Jun 23, 2001 | Template:Small | |
| 43 | Template:Yes2Win | 36–5–1 Template:Small | Juan Angel Macias | UD | 10 | Mar 18, 2001 | Template:Small | |
| 42 | Template:Yes2Win | 35–5–1 Template:Small | Juan Polo Perez | TKO | 4 (10) | Jan 18, 2001 | Template:Small | |
| 41 | Template:Yes2Win | 34–5–1 Template:Small | Carlos Alberto Ramirez | RTD | 5 (10) | Dec 1, 2000 | Template:Small | |
| 40 | Template:No2Loss | 33–5–1 Template:Small | Diego Corrales | TKO | 3 (12) | Sep 2, 2000 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 39 | Template:Yes2Win | 33–4–1 Template:Small | Agustin Lorenzo | TKO | 1 (10) | Jun 25, 2000 | Template:Small | |
| 38 | Template:Yes2Win | 32–4–1 Template:Small | Jerry Cooper | TKO | 1 (10) | May 13, 2000 | Template:Small | |
| 37 | Template:Yes2Win | 31–4–1 Template:Small | Shawn Simmons | TKO | 5 (10) | Apr 30, 2000 | Template:Small | |
| 36 | Template:Yes2Win | 30–4–1 Template:Small | Vincent Howard | UD | 10 | Mar 7, 2000 | Template:Small | |
| 35 | Template:Yes2Win | 29–4–1 Template:Small | Sean Fletcher | TKO | 4 (10) | Feb 18, 2000 | Template:Small | |
| 34 | Template:No2Loss | 28–4–1 Template:Small | Stevie Johnston | UD | 12 | Aug 14, 1999 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 33 | Template:Yes2Win | 28–3–1 Template:Small | Luis Alfonso Lizarraga | KO | 5 (10) | Jun 23, 1999 | Template:Small | |
| 32 | Template:Yes2Win | 27–3–1 Template:Small | Ivan Robinson | UD | 10 | Apr 17, 1999 | Template:Small | |
| 31 | Template:Yes2Win | 26–3–1 Template:Small | Ernesto Benitez | KO | 3 (10) | Mar 3, 1999 | Template:Small | |
| 30 | Template:No2Loss | 25–3–1 Template:Small | Floyd Mayweather Jr. | TKO | 2 (12) | Dec 19, 1998 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 29 | Template:Yes2Win | 25–2–1 Template:Small | John Brown | UD | 12 | Sep 22, 1998 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 28 | Template:Yes2Win | 24–2–1 Template:Small | Isander Lacen | RTD | 7 (10) | Jun 16, 1998 | Template:Small | |
| 27 | Template:Yes2Win | 23–2–1 Template:Small | Arturo Gatti | TKO | 8 (10) | Jan 17, 1998 | Template:Small | |
| 26 | Template:Yes2Win | 22–2–1 Template:Small | Jorge Páez | TKO | 8 (12) | Aug 2, 1997 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 25 | Template:Yes2Win | 21–2–1 Template:Small | Kevin Sedam | TKO | 2 (8) | Jun 27, 1997 | Template:Small | |
| 24 | Template:Yes2Win | 20–2–1 Template:Small | Wilson Rodriguez | UD | 12 | Feb 22, 1997 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 23 | Template:Yes2Win | 19–2–1 Template:Small | Wilfrido Ruiz | KO | 5 (12) | Dec 7, 1996 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 22 | Template:Yes2Win | 18–2–1 Template:Small | Scott Sala | TKO | 2 (8) | Aug 23, 1996 | Template:Small | |
| 21 | Template:Yes2Win | 17–2–1 Template:Small | Mthobeli Mhlophe | KO | 5 (12) | Jul 20, 1996 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 20 | Template:Abbr | 16–2–1 Template:Small | David Toledo | NC | 5 (12) | Mar 16, 1996 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 19 | Template:Yes2Win | 16–2–1 | Antonio Young | TKO | 2 (8) | Feb 22, 1996 | Template:Small | |
| 18 | Template:Yes2Win | 15–2–1 | Harold Petty | RTD | 5 (12) | Dec 16, 1995 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 17 | Template:Yes2Win | 14–2–1 | Leon Rozier | TKO | 1 (8) | Dec 7, 1995 | Template:Small | |
| 16 | Template:Yes2Win | 13–2–1 | Calvin Grove | TKO | 7 (12) | Nov 18, 1995 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 15 | Template:Yes2Win | 12–2–1 | Vittorio Salvatore | KO | 4 (12) | Apr 12, 1995 | Template:Small | Template:Small |
| 14 | Template:Yes2Win | 11–2–1 | Damion Sutton | KO | 3 (?) | Feb 25, 1995 | Template:Small | |
| 13 | Template:Yes2Win | 10–2–1 | Antonio Carter | TKO | 1 (8) | Feb 23, 1995 | Template:Small | |
| 12 | Template:Yes2Win | 9–2–1 | Jeff Whaley | KO | 2 (?) | Dec 16, 1994 | Template:Small | |
| 11 | Template:Yes2Win | 8–2–1 | Charles McClellan | UD | 8 | Nov 18, 1994 | Template:Small | |
| 10 | Template:Yes2Win | 7–2–1 | Jimmy Deoria | UD | 8 | Oct 8, 1994 | Template:Small | |
| 9 | Template:Yes2Win | 6–2–1 | Richard Leepard | TKO | 1 (?) | Sep 29, 1994 | Template:Small | |
| 8 | Template:Yes2Win | 5–2–1 | Hector Olmedo | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 13, 1994 | Template:Small | |
| 7 | Template:Yes2Win | 4–2–1 | Kenny Mitchell | PTS | 6 | Aug 9, 1994 | Template:Small | |
| 6 | Template:Yes2Win | 3–2–1 | Richard Campbell | TKO | 1 (?) | Jun 4, 1994 | Template:Small | |
| 5 | Template:No2Loss | 2–2–1 | Jeff Mason | MD | 4 | May 26, 1994 | Template:Small | |
| 4 | Template:Yes2Win | 2–1–1 | Jorge Lopez | KO | 1 (?) | Nov 5, 1993 | Template:Small | |
| 3 | Template:Yes2Win | 1–1–1 | Eric Crumble | KO | 1 (?) | Sep 3, 1993 | Template:Small | |
| 2 | Template:DrawDraw | 0–1–1 | Jose Luis Carrillo | TD | 4 | Aug 6, 1993 | Template:Small | |
| 1 | Template:No2Loss | 0–1 | Charles McClellan | TKO | 2 (4) | Jun 10, 1993 | Template:Small |