Obed Sullivan

Obed Sullivan
Born
Obed Benjamin Sullivan

(1968-01-17) January 17, 1968 (age 56)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Fighting Marine
Ben
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins41
Wins by KO30
Losses9
Draws2
No contests2

Obed Benjamin Sullivan (born January 17, 1968) is an American former professional boxer. Nicknamed "The Fighting Marine", Sullivan was at times a highly ranked heavyweight who fought many significant fighters of his era.

Sullivan turned pro in 1992 and accumulated a 28-1-1 record with an International Boxing Federation intercontinental belt and wins over the likes of Garing Lane, Levi Billups, James Gaines, and Marion Wilson, setting up a bout with fellow rising prospect Hasim Rahman in 1997 on HBO. Sullivan held his own and lost a majority decision.

After the loss to Rahman, Sullivan began 1998 by knocking out 33-1 Keith McKnight, but then would be stopped in the ninth round after a tough battle with undefeated contender Michael Grant. He then lost against Jesse Ferguson.

In 1999, he lost a split decision to Derrick Jefferson, and traveled to Germany for a WBO heavyweight title challenge to Vitali Klitschko, where Sullivan quit on his stool after nine rounds. He lost a short match in 2000 against David Tua and later in the year fought Larry Donald to a draw.