Joshua Clottey: Highlights [HD]

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►► Remember to select 720p HD◄◄ Song: tomorrow salif keita joshua Clottey (born March 16, 1976) is a Ghanaian professional boxer. Born in Accra, Ghana, Clottey now lives in the Bronx, New York. He is the former IBF welterweight champion. He's also the brother of veteran boxers Judas Clottey and Emmanuel Clottey. Early life As a child in his native Ghana, Clottey had a passion for soccer, a sport that was also played by his father. Clottey moved and spent a few years in the United Kingdom then later to the United States.[2] [edit]Professional career [edit]Welterweight Clottey rose to prominence by winning his first twenty fights, including 14 by knockout. His performance set him up to fight Carlos Baldomir, in a title defense by Baldomir for the WBC international welterweight title. Clottey lost by disqualification in a controversial fight. Clottey was winning until the 10th round, where he was penalized two points for an intentional head butt. He was warned for this but did it again resulting in the referee stopping the fight and disqualifying Clottey.[3] Clottey rebounded from the loss by winning the African Boxing Union welterweight title in his next fight. He then rolled off a 10 fight winning streak highlighted by his first win on American soil and capture of several minor welterweight and middleweight titles. The streak culminated in an IBF intercontinental welterweight title. On December 2, 2006, Clottey earned his first shot at a world title but broke his hand in the fourth round of his fight against World Boxing Organization champion Antonio Margarito.[4] On April 7, 2007, Clottey earned a unanimous decision over Diego Corrales, in what was Corrales's final fight before his death. In December 2007, Clottey positioned himself for another title shot with a win over prospect Shamone Alvarez.[5] Clottey beat Zab Judah on August 2, 2008, for the IBF welterweight title vacated by Antonio Margarito. [edit]Clottey vs Cotto On June 13, 2009 Clottey faced Miguel Cotto in New York at Madison Square Garden for the WBO welterweight title. Cotto dropped Clottey in the first with a jab. Cotto was cut in the third round by an accidental head butt. Clottey's combinations throughout the fight gave Cotto problems. Cotto emerged the winner with a split decision.[6] Clottey vs Pacquiao: The Event Manny Pacquiao vs. Joshua Clottey Clottey fought seven-division world champion Manny Pacquiao on March 13, 2010 in Arlington, Texas, at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium following the disagreement on terms of a proposed boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. which would have been scheduled on the same date in Las Vegas, Nevada. Clottey lost to Pacquiao by unanimous decision. Fighting style A tough, orthodox fighter, Clottey has a balanced combination of size, speed, stamina, power, ring savvy, and a solid chin. In addition, he is an accurate, efficient puncher with effective countering ability. His defensive skills are top notch; he stands upright while holding his arms and gloves high to protect himself, which is similar to Winky Wright's defensive stance.[8] As a result of his defensive prowess loss to Manny Pacquiao.Grand Master 35 Wins, 4 Losses, 1 No Contest, 20 Knockouts 2010 03-13 -- Manny Pacquiao, Arlington, TX, L 12 *RECAP* (For WBO welterweight title) 2009 06-13 -- Miguel Cotto, New York, New York, L 12 *RECAP* (WBO welterweight title) 2008 08-02 -- Zab Judah, Las Vegas, Nevada, W Tech Dec 9 (For vacant IBF welterweight title) Jose Luis Cruz, Brooklyn, New York, TKO Shamone Alvarez, Las Vegas, Nevada, Felix Flores, Las Vegas, Nevada, Diego Corrales, Springfield, Missouri, Antonio Margarito, Atlantic City, New Jersey, L 12 (For WBO welterweight title) Richard Gutierrez, Santa Ynez, California, Marcos Primera, Las Vegas, Nevada, W 10 Marlon Thomas, Verona, New York, Steve Martinez, Atlantic City, New Jersey, NC Christopher Henry, Laughlin, Nevada, Christian Joseph, Poughkeepsie, New York, W Jeffrey Hill, New York, New York, TKO 6 Ayitey Powers, Accra, Ghana, W 10 Siki Benger, Kaneshie, Ghana, TKO 2 Mebara Dewsire, Kaneshie, Ghana, TKO 3 Ike Obi, Kaneshie, Ghana, TKO 10 Carlos Baldomir, London, United Kingdom, L DQ Viktor Baranov, London, United Kingdom, TKO 6Ali Mohammed, Accra, Ghana, KO 1 05-23 -- Dennis Berry, London, United Kingdom, W Tech 1997Ike Obi, Accra, Ghana, W 8Cameron Raeside, London, United Kingdom, TKO 2 03-25 -- Mark Ramsey, London, United Kingdom, W 8 1996 12-28 -- Abbas De Souza, Accra, Ghana, TKO 2 Karl Taylor, London, United Kingdom, TKO 2 Dick Dosseh, Accra, Ghana, TKO 6Marciano Commey, Kaneshie, Ghana, W 12Friday Steve Egwatu, Abidjan, Côte D'Ivoire, TKO 2 Ran Coco, Accra, Ghana, TKO 3 Sam Akromah, Accra, Ghana, W 8David Duke, Togo, TKO 1 Friday Steve Egwatu, Accra, Ghana, TKO 5Nazah Ayetoe, Benin, TKO 5 Jomo Jackson, Accra, Ghana, TKO 1 Smart Abbey, Accra, Ghana, TKO 4Joseph Ayinakwa, Benin, TKO 2Samuel Lotsu