Joshua Clottey
Career, Record, Stats
Joshua Clottey (Grand Master) is a 47-year-old Ghanaian professional boxer. He is a former welterweight world champion. In a career spanning 24 years, 5 months, and 22 days, Clottey amassed a record of 41-5, which includes 24 wins via KO.
Joshua Clottey's Boxing Career
Joshua Clottey was born in Accra, Ghana on October 6, 1977. He made his professional debut at the age of 17 years on March 31, 1995 against Samuel Lotsu. Clottey defeated Lotsu via 6 round points decision, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Clottey got his first shot at a world title at the age of 29 after 32 professional fights. On December 2, 2006 Clottey challenged Antonio Margarito's WBO welterweight title but lost via 12-round unanimous decision.
He became a world champion on August 2, 2008 at the age of 30 years, after by defeating Zab Judah, the then-reining IBF welterweight champion, via 9 round technical decision. This was his 38th fight as a professional.
Clottey's last fight was an 8th-round TKO victory over Aziiz Mpomda at age 41, on September 22, 2019.
Some of Joshua Clottey's best fights have been against Anthony Mundine, Zab Judah, and Diego Corrales (HOFer). For a complete list of Clottey's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Joshua Clottey".
Clottey has 5 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Joshua Clottey Losses".
Joshua Clottey's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
47 | Sep 22, 2019 | 41 |  Aziiz Mpomda | win | TKO 8 |
46 | Mar 08, 2019 | 41 | Mfaume Mfaume | win | TKO 6 |
45 | Dec 19, 2015 | 38 | 
Gabriel Rosado 29 21-9 | loss | UD 10 |
44 | May 09, 2015 | 37 | Jorge Silva | win | UD 10 |
43 | Apr 09, 2014 | 36 | 
Anthony Mundine 38 46-5 | win | UD 12 |
42 | Sep 14, 2013 | 35 | Dashon Johnson | win | UD 10 |
41 | Nov 19, 2011 | 34 | Calvin Green | win | TKO 2 |
40 | Mar 13, 2010 | 32 | 
Manny Pacquiao 31 50-3-2 | loss | UD 12 |
39 | Jun 13, 2009 | 31 | 
Miguel Cotto 28 33-1 | loss | SD 12 |
38 | Aug 02, 2008 | 30 | 
Zab Judah 30 36-5 | win | TD 9 |
37 | Apr 03, 2008 | 30 | José Luis Cruz | win | TKO 5 |
36 | Dec 20, 2007 | 30 | Shamone Alvarez | win | UD 12 |
35 | Aug 09, 2007 | 29 | Felix Flores | win | UD 10 |
34 | Apr 07, 2007 | 29 | 
Diego Corrales 29 40-4 | win | UD 10 |
33 | Dec 02, 2006 | 29 | 
Antonio Margarito 28 33-4 | loss | UD 12 |
32 | Jul 29, 2006 | 28 | Richard Gutierrez | win | MD 12 |
31 | Dec 03, 2005 | 28 | Marcos Primera | win | UD 10 |
30 | Oct 21, 2005 | 28 | Marlon Thomas | win | UD 10 |
29 | Feb 18, 2005 | 27 | Steve Martinez | nc | NA
|
28 | Jul 24, 2004 | 26 | Christopher Henry | win | TKO 5 |
27 | Jun 06, 2004 | 26 | Christian Lloyd Joseph | win | UD 10 |
26 | Nov 21, 2003 | 26 | Jeffrey Hill | win | RTD 6 |
25 | Dec 06, 2002 | 25 | Ayitey Powers | win | UD 10 |
24 | Nov 30, 2001 | 24 | Siki Benge | win | TKO 2 |
23 | Sep 08, 2001 | 23 | Didier Mebara | win | TKO 3 |
22 | Apr 27, 2001 | 23 | Ike Obi | win | TKO 10 |
21 | Nov 29, 1999 | 22 | 
Carlos Baldomir 28 28-9-4 | loss | DQ 12 |
20 | Oct 19, 1999 | 22 | Viktor Baranov | win | TKO 6 |
19 | May 01, 1999 | 21 | Ali Mohammed | win | KO 1 |
18 | May 23, 1998 | 20 | Dennis Berry | win | RTD 3 |
17 | Nov 11, 1997 | 20 | Ike Obi | win | PTS 8 |
16 | Aug 30, 1997 | 19 | Cam Raeside | win | TKO 2 |
15 | Mar 25, 1997 | 19 | Mark Ramsey | win | PTS 8 |
14 | Dec 28, 1996 | 19 | Abbas De Souza | win | TKO 2 |
13 | Oct 07, 1996 | 19 | Karl Taylor | win | TKO 2 |
12 | Aug 03, 1996 | 18 | Dick Dosseh | win | TKO 6 |
11 | Dec 22, 1995 | 18 | Marciano Commey | win | PTS 12 |
10 | Nov 17, 1995 | 18 | Friday Steve Egwatu | win | TKO 2 |
9 | Oct 25, 1995 | 18 | Ran Coco | win | TKO 3 |
8 | Aug 25, 1995 | 17 | Sam Akromah | win | PTS 8 |
7 | Jul 14, 1995 | 17 | David Duke | win | TKO 1 |
6 | Jun 30, 1995 | 17 | Friday Steve Egwatu | win | TKO 5 |
5 | Jun 03, 1995 | 17 | Nazah Ayetoe | win | TKO 5 |
4 | May 27, 1995 | 17 | Jomo Jackson | win | TKO 1 |
3 | Apr 29, 1995 | 17 | Smart Abbey | win | TKO 4 |
2 | Apr 14, 1995 | 17 | Joseph Ayinakwa | win | TKO 2 |
1 | Mar 31, 1995 | 17 | Samuel Lotsu | win | PTS 6 |