Manning Galloway


Manning Galloway is the former WBO welterweight champion of the world.

Professional career

Galloway turned professional in 1978 & compiled a record of 42–11–1 before beating Veabro Boykin to win the vacant WBO welterweight title. He defended the title seven times including against Englishman Pat Barrett, and Danish contender Gert Bo Jacobsen, first with a corner retirement then via a no contest. He would lose the title in his next fight, a third encounter with Jacobsen on points.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
85LossSaúl RománTKO7 2006-02-25Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
84NC63–18–1 Lenord PierreNC4 2005-10-07Monticello Raceway, Monticello, New York, U.S.
83Loss63–18–1 Mihaly KotaiKO7 2004-12-18Bujtosi Fitness Centrum, Nyíregyháza, HungaryFor World Boxing Foundation light-middleweight title
82Win63–17–1 Said OualiUD8 2004-08-10Essex County College, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
81Win62–17–1 Bryon MackieSD8 2004-04-17Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
80Win61–17–1 Ricardo WilliamsSD10 2004-04-03Mitchell Armory, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
79Loss60–17–1 Troy RowlandMD10 2004-02-13DeltaPlex Arena, Walker, Michigan, U.S.
78Loss60–16–1 Rodney JonesKO6 2003-09-25Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
77Win60–15–1 Joe HaynesUD6 2003-06-26PromoWest Pavilion, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
76Loss59–15–1 Emmett LintonMD10 2003-01-23Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
75Win59–14–1 Ed Lee HumesTKO2 2002-07-11The Big Easy, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, U.S.
74Win58–14–1 Marlon ThomasSD8 2002-01-31The Roostertail, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
73Win57–14–1 Dennis LowePTS6 2001-10-20Akron, Ohio, U.S.
72Win56–14–1 Jerome DavisUD4 2001-08-03Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
71Loss55–14–1 Aaron MitchellRTD5 2001-06-21Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
70Win55–13–1 Sean CrowdusTKO3 2000-04-27Club Dance, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, U.S.
69Win54–13–1 Robert WestPTS10 1995-07-22Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
68Win53–13–1 Reggie StricklandUD6 1995-03-29Shoemaker Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
67Loss52–13–1 Eamonn LoughranTD4 1994-12-10G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England, U.K.For WBO welterweight title
66Win52–12–1 Anthony JonesTKO6 1994-08-13Coliseo Rubén Rodríguez, Bayamón, Puerto RicoWon interim WBO welterweight title
65Win51–12–1 Tim PaytonTKO7 1994-06-10Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
64Loss50–12–1 Gert Bo JacobsenUD12 1993-02-12Arena Randers, Randers, DenmarkLost WBO welterweight title
63NC50–11–1 Gert Bo JacobsenNC1 1992-11-27Arena Randers, Randers, DenmarkRetained WBO welterweight title
62Win50–11–1Pat BarrettUD12 1992-07-25G-Mex Centre, Manchester, England, U.K.Retained WBO welterweight title
61Win49–11–1Nika KhumaloSD12 1991-12-14Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South AfricaRetained WBO welterweight title
60Win48–11–1Jeff MalcolmUD12 1991-09-15Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, AustraliaRetained WBO welterweight title
59Win47–11–1Racheed LawalRTD7 1991-05-17K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, DenmarkRetained WBO welterweight title
58Win46–11–1Gert Bo JacobsenRTD8 1991-02-15Arena Randers, Randers, DenmarkRetained WBO welterweight title
57Win45–11–1Nika KhumaloUD12 1990-08-25Central Maine Civic Center, Lewiston, Maine, U.S.Retained WBO welterweight title
56Win44–11–1Juan EstradaTKO8 1990-06-23Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, Texas, U.S.
55Win43–11–1Veabro BoykinPTS12 1989-12-15Yabucoa, Puerto RicoWon vacant WBO welterweight title
54Win42–11–1Eric HernandezUD12 1989-03-31Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Retained USBA welterweight title
53Win41–11–1Said SkoumaMD10 1989-01-23Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France
52Win40–11–1Charles HollisUD10 1988-12-05Harvey Hall, Tyler, Texas, U.S.
51Win39–11–1Rollin WilliamsMD12 1988-07-06Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.Won USBA welterweight title
50Win38–11–1Anthony RelefordTKO7 1988-05-10Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
49Win37–11–1Oscar PenaUD8 1988-01-14Houston, Texas, U.S.
48Win36–11–1Milton SewardPTS6 1987-09-21Jackie Lee Entertainment Center, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
47Loss35–11–1Young Dick TigerUD12 1987-04-27The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.For vacant CSAC welterweight title
46Loss35–10–1Luis SantanaTD8 1986-06-25The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
45Win35–9–1Veabro BoykinUD10 1986-05-20Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
44Win34–9–1Diomedes ColomeUD12 1985-12-17The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Won vacant Mid American welterweight title
43Win33–9–1Jerome KinneyMD10 1985-11-21The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
42Win32–9–1Al LongSD10 1985-08-20The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
41Win31–9–1Sammy BrooksSD10 1985-07-13Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
40Win30–9–1Lloyd TaylorPTS10 1985-04-04Washington, D.C., U.S.
39Win29–9–1Earl CaldwellTKO4 1984-10-18Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
38Win28–9–1Alonso CatesPTS8 1984-07-09East Dallas Club, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
37Win27–9–1Earl CaldwellPTS8 1984-05-21East Dallas Club, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
36Win26–9–1Sam GervinsTKO7 1984-04-30East Dallas Club, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
35Win25–9–1Greg HarperKO8 1984-03-12East Dallas Club, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
34Win24–9–1Forrest PittsTKO8 1984-02-06East Dallas Club, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
33Win23–9–1Greg NetterPTS8 1983-12-19Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
32Win22–9–1Kenny SnowUD10 1983-12-02Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
31Loss21–9–1Nino La RoccaUD8 1983-10-08Saint-Vincent, Italy
30Win21–8–1Darnell KnoxSD10 1983-04-05The Breakaway Night Club, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
29Win20–8–1Dennis FainUD10 1983-02-04Cascade Holiday Inn, Akron, Ohio, U.S.
28Loss19–8–1Calvin PorterUD8 1982-10-23Lancaster Host Resort, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
27Win19–7–1Dennis FainSD12 1982-10-14Cascade Holiday Inn, Akron, Ohio, U.S.Won vacant Ohio Athletic Commission light-middleweight title
26Loss18–7–1Charlie WeirTKO7 1982-10-02Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
25Win18–6–1Lloyd TaylorUD8 1982-07-16Hyatt Regency, Washington, D.C., U.S.
24Draw17–6–1Roy GumbsPTS10 1982-04-16Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
23Win17–6Wendell RutledgeTKO2 1982-03-05Memorial Arena, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
22Win16–6Greg NetterUD8 1982-01-23Morgan High School, McConnelsville, Ohio, U.S.
21Win15–6Jerome KinneyPTS8 1981-09-10The 20 Grand, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
20Win14–6Art HarrisSD10 1981-04-26Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
19Win13–6Bruce JohnsonUD10 1981-04-02Curtis Hixon Hall, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
18Loss12–6Willie RodriguezUD12 1981-01-08Ohio Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.For vacant Ohio Athletic Commission light-welterweight title
17Win12–5Shelby WilkersonUD8 1980-11-29Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
16Win11–5Don MorganPTS8 1980-10-04East High School Gym, Morristown, Tennessee, U.S.
15Loss10–5Danny PaulPTS8 1980-05-30Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.
14Loss10–4Curtis TaylorKO2 1980-05-16Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
13Loss10–3W C HoneycuttPTS6 1980-03-29Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
12Win10–2Tony TaylorPTS10 1980-03-01State Fairgrounds Arena, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
11Win9–2Dale GordonUD6 1980-02-09Nathan Goff Armory, Clarksburg, West Virginia, U.S.
10Win8–2Greg NetterUD10 1979-12-28Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.Won vacant Ohio Athletic Commission welterweight title
9Win7–2Woody HarrisPTS6 1979-12-01Northwest Activities Center, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
8Win6–2Larry McCallUD8 1979-09-30Memorial Civic Center, Canton, Ohio, U.S.
7Win5–2Calvin StraughterPTS4 1979-08-01Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
6Win4–2Phil BatieKO2 1979-06-28Lausche Building, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
5Loss3–2Forrest WinchesterPTS6 1979-05-17Rhodes Center, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
4Win3–1Calvin StraughterPTS6 1979-05-09Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
3Loss2–1Mike BluntPTS6 1979-04-27Convention Center, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
2Win2–0Melvin HauserPTS6 1979-01-24Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
1Win1–0Eugene EllingtonPTS6 1978-12-06Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.