Mike Rossman

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Mike Rossman (born Michael Albert DePiano on July 1, 1955) is an American former professional boxer who was the WBA light heavyweight champion of the world. He is of both Italian and Jewish descent, which led to his monikers "The Kosher Butcher" and "The Jewish Bomber".

Life and career

Rossman was born in Turnersville, New Jersey, as[1] Michael Albert DePiano. Rossman is his mother's maiden name, which he uses rather than that of his father. Rossman's father was Italian, and his mother Jewish. He is Jewish, and boxed with a Star of David on his shorts.[2][3][4][5] He began boxing at 14 and turned pro on August 10, 1973.

Rossman fought Víctor Galíndez for the light heavyweight championship of the world on the undercard of an Ali–Spinks rematch in September 1978. Many thought Galindez would defeat him, but Rossman opened up cuts over Galindez's eyes and continued fighting until near the end of the 13th round, when the referee stopped the fight, and Rossman became world champion. Rossman made one successful defense before his hometown Philadelphia fans in December of the same year, stopping Italian challenger Aldo Traversaro in the fifth round after opening a wound on Aldo's forehead with a left hook.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Later, after losing the title back to Galindez in 1979 (see below), his career declined as he lost several matches; he never again fought a title match. He fought into the early 1980s, and perhaps the biggest name he faced in post-championship status was the upstart Dwight Braxton (today known as Dwight Muhammad Qawi), who defeated him in seven rounds in May 1981.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Rossman vs. Galindez championship rematch

In February 1979, Rossman participated in what is sometimes considered one of professional boxing's most embarrassing moments (at least in modern times). At a scheduled rematch between Rossman and Galindez, Rossman was left waiting in the ring as Galindez failed to appear: A dispute about the judges of the match between the WBA and the Nevada Athletic Commission prevented the fight from being for the title, so Galindez camp refused to fight. After immediate attempts to remedy the situation failed, the fight was suspended, and rescheduled two months later in April 1979.

With Rossman perhaps still fretting about boxing politics, Galindez was focused on regaining the title, and was able to defeat Rossman. Rossman apparently broke his right hand during the bout, severely limiting his boxing ability. The pain became worse over the course of the fight, and unbearable to a point where Rossman told his father-manager after the ninth round that he could not continue. Galindez was thus able to reclaim the championship.

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
54 Win 44–7–3 Henry Sims TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1983–11–17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 43–7–3 Robert White SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1983–08–17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 42–7–3 Al Fracker TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1983–06–15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 41–7–3 Charles Smith TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1983–04–13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Resorts International Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 40–7–3 Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (10) 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1981–05–31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Resorts International Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Win 40–6–3 Luke Capuano UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1981–02–22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 39–6–3 Luke Capuano MDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980–11–13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 38–6–3 Al Bolden KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 (10) 2:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980–09–09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Resorts International Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 37–6–3 Don Addison UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1980–07–12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Resorts International Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 36–6–3 Ramon Ranquello TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1979–09–18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 36–5–3 Víctor Galíndez RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (15) 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1979–04–14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA Light heavyweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 36–4–3 Aldo Traversaro TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (15) 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1978–12–05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA Light heavyweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 35–4–3 Víctor Galíndez TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 (15)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1978–09–15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA Light heavyweight title.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 34–4–3 Matt Ross KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1978–07–15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 33–4–3 Lonnie Bennett TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (10) 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1978–05–24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 32–4–3 Yaqui López RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1978–03–02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 32–3–3 Gary Summerhays UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1977–09–29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 31–3–3 Marcel Clay KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (10) 2:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1977–07–17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 30–3–3 Mike Quarry RTDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (11)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1977–05–11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 29–3–3 Ray Anderson TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1977–03–02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 28–3–3 Mike Quarry MDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1976–12–11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Template:DrawDraw 27–3–3 Christy Elliott PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1976–11–10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Walsh Gymnasium, South Orange, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 27–3–2 Christy Elliott KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (10) 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1976–09–28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Yankee Stadium, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 26–3–2 Steven Smith TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1976–08–06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 25–3–2 Tony Licata MDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1976–06–12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 25–2–2 José Anglada KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1976–05–14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Weehawken HS, Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 24–2–2 Gene Wells UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1976–03–08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Template:DrawDraw 23–2–2 Casey Gacic PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1976–02–13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Painters Mill Theatre, Owings Mills, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 23–2–1 Al Styles, Jr. UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1975–12–10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 22–2–1 Mike Quarry UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1975–09–30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–1–1 Mike Nixon KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1975–08–01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 21–1–1 Mike Nixon SDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1975–05–19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–0–1 David Adkins MDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1975–04–29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–0–1 Matt Donovan UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1975–02–17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–0–1 Matt Donovan UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1975–01–21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–0–1 Harold Richardson TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (10)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–12–11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–0–1 John Pinney TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 (8) 1:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–11–22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–0–1 Mike Morgan UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–10–25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–0–1 Nate Dixon TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–09–09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–0–1 Mike Baker UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–07–29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Template:DrawDraw 13–0–1 Nate Dixon PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–07–15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Ray Hernandez UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–06–17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Walter Riley TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–05–29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Tyrone Freeman UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–04–29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Joey Blair TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (8)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–03–20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Greg Burch PTSScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–02–18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Maximo Pierret UDScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1974–02–09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Elwood Townsend TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1973–12–15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Lester Camper TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1973–12–08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Nate Dixon TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (6)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1973–11–14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Catholic Youth Center, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Larry Parker TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1973–10–31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Baltimore Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Herman Nance KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 (4) 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1973–10–22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Robert Ziegler TKOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1973–09–24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Stanley Dawson KOScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 2 (4)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1973–08–10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Miscellaneous

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
  2. ↑ The Big Book of Jewish Sports Heroes: An Illustrated Compendium of Sports ... – Peter S. Horvitz
  3. ↑ Sports and the American Jew
  4. ↑ Jewish Sports Stars (2nd Revised Edition): Athletic Heroes Past and Present – David J. Goldman
  5. ↑ Jewish Currents
  6. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA light heavyweight champion
September 15, 1978 – April 14, 1979 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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