Joe Manley

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Joe Louis Manley Jr. (born June 11, 1959 - May 2, 2023) was an American former boxer who fought at light welterweight.

Amateur career

Manley qualified as a lightweight for the 1980 United States Olympic team, defeating Frankie Randall on his way to earning his berth. Manley did not compete, however, due to the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics. Manley was also the 1981 United States Amateur champion at lightweight.

Professional career

Manley became a professional boxer in 1981. He lost to future champion Gene Hatcher in 1983 but defeated another future champion, Freddie Pendleton, in 1985. He qualified for his title shot by winning a decision over Howard Davis Jr. in February 1986.[1] He went on to win the International Boxing Federation light welterweight title with a 10th-round knockout over Gary Hinton in October 1986. He lost the title to Terry Marsh in 1987.[2] He retired in 1989 after a loss to future world champion Loreto Garza and James McGirt.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Loss 29–8–2 Buddy McGirt TKO 9 (10) 1989-11-10 Villa Roma Resort, Callicoon, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 29–7–2 Donnie Poole UD 10 (10) 1989-09-20 War Memorial Auditorium, Rochester, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 28–7–2 Henry Anaya Jr KO 5 (10) 1989-06-17 Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 28–6–2 Loreto Garza KO 7 (10) 1989-01-25 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 28–5–2 Ray Gastellum TKO 1 (8) 1988-10-27 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Template:DrawDraw 27–5–2 Luis Mora PTS 8 (8) 1988-08-13 Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 27–5–1 Dexter Smith KO 2 (10) 1988-01-23 Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 27–4–1 Martin Quiroz UD 10 (10) 1987-06-14 Harrah's Marina Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 26–4–1 Terry Marsh TKO 10 (15) 1987-03-04 Festival Hall Super Tent, Basildon, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 26–3–1 Gary Hinton KO 10 (15) 1986-10-30 Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 25–3–1 Sammy Young UD 6 (6) 1986-07-26 Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 24–3–1 Howard Davis Jr. UD 10 (10) 1986-02-28 Golden Nugget, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 23–3–1 Frank Montgomery UD 10 (10) 1985-11-21 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Template:DrawDraw 22–3–1 Gary Hinton SD 12 (12) 1985-08-23 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For USBA light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 22–3 George Brown TKO 7 (10) 1985-07-10 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 21–3 Ronnie Shields UD 12 (12) 1985-03-25 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF light-welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–2 Freddie Pendleton UD 10 (10) 1985-02-05 Atlantis Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–2 Terry Whittaker TKO 7 (10) 1984-12-14 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–2 Charlie Allen TKO 7 (10) 1984-09-26 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 18–2 Victor Babilonia UD 10 (10) 1984-06-29 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 17–2 Terry Whittaker UD 10 (10) 1984-05-25 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 16–2 Andre Wynn TKO 1 (10) 1984-04-27 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 15–2 Cesar Guzman PTS 8 (8) 1984-03-13 Champ's Camp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 14–2 Bobby Johnson TKO 3 (10) 1984-02-07 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Loss 13–2 Gene Hatcher UD 12 (12) 1983-11-12 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Al Carter TKO 7 (10) 1983-08-30 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Darrell Mitchell KO 1 (8) 1983-07-29 Ridgewood Grove, Queens, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Glenn Burnett TKO 3 (8) 1983-07-05 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 Thomas Baker UD 10 (10) 1983-03-31 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 9–1 Al Carter MD 10 (10) 1983-01-06 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Loss 8–1 Harry Arroyo SD 10 (10) 1982-10-30 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Arturo Leon UD 10 (10) 1982-09-14 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Carlos Santana UD 8 (8) 1982-07-18 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Mike Blunt KO 6 (8) 1982-05-18 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 James Singleton TKO 3 (8) 1982-04-20 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 David Brown UD 8 (8) 1982-04-02 Sands Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Cedric Barkley KO 1 (6) 1982-03-16 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Terry Butler TKO 4 (6) 1982-02-09 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Maurice Saalakhan UD 6 (6) 1981-12-26 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Later life & death

Manley converted to Islam after he retired from boxing & adopted the name Bilal Ajani Sekou. In 2008 he filed a $15 million discrimination lawsuit against his employer Consumers Energy.[3] Manley began to suffer from Dementia in his later years & went missing from his care facility in 2017, he was eventually found a few day later.[4] He died in May 2023 in New Orleans.[5]

See also

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