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5 unusual facts about Ossie Ocasio


Carlos de León

After he knocked out Camel in 8 in a rematch, countryman Ossie Ocasio won the WBA world title, becoming the second pair of Puerto Ricans to share world titles in the same division at the same time, after Alfredo Escalera and Samuel Serrano had achieved the feat in the 1970s at Jr.

Daisy Ocasio

Although she and Ossie Ocasio shared one sport, boxing, it is not known whether the two have a family connection.

Flor Meléndez

He moved to Cantera, a San Juan area that is close to the childhood homes of salsa singer Andy Montañez and world boxing champion Ossie Ocasio, when he was still a child.

Michael Dokes

His career faltered slightly after fighting to a draw with Ossie Ocasio, but Dokes returned to knock out Ocasio in one round soon thereafter.

Piet Crous

Crous turned pro in 1977 and won the WBA cruiserweight title with a decision win over Ossie Ocasio in 1984.



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