Markus Bott

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Markus Bott (born 1962-01-13 in Pforzheim, Germany) is a former boxer.

[edit] Amateur Career

• 1984 represented West Germany at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Results were:
  • 1st round had a bye
  • Lost to Anton Josipovic (Yugoslavia) 1-4
• 1988 represented West Germany at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games as a Light Heavyweight. Results were:
  • Defeated René Suetovius (East Germany) RSC 3
  • Lost to Nurmagomed Shanavazov (Soviet Union) 0-5

[edit] Pro Career

Nicknamed "Cassius", Bott turned pro in 1989 and captured the WBO cruiserweight title with a decision win over Tyrone Booze in 1993. He lost his belt in his first defense to Nestor Giovannini that same year via split decision. They rematched later that year, and Giovannini won via unanimous decision. Bott retired for good after a TKO loss to Lee Manuel Ossie in 1998.

Preceded by Tyrone Booze

WBO Cruiserweight Champion 13 Feb 1993 – 26 Jun 1993

Succeeded by Nestor Hipolito Giovannini

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Markus Bott from Boxrec