Joe Manley
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Joe Louis Manley (born May 11, 1959 in Toledo, OH) was an American boxer at welterweight.
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[edit] Amateur Career
Manley qualified as a Lightweight for the 1980 United States Olympic team, defeating Frankie Randall on his way to earning his berth. Manley did not compete, however, due to the U.S. boycott of the Moscow Olympics. Manley was also the 1981 United States Amateur champion at Lightweight.
[edit] Professional Career
Manley turned pro in 1981 and won the IBF Light Welterweight Title with a 10th round KO over Gary Hinton in 1986. He lost the title in his first defense to Terry Marsh in 1987 and retired in 1989 after a loss to James McGirt.
| Preceded by Gary Hinton |
IBF Light Welterweight Champion 30 Oct 1986–4 Mar 1987 |
Succeeded by Terry Marsh |
