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Rhoshii Wells

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Rhoshii Wells

Birth
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
Death
11 Aug 2008 (aged 31)
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA
Burial
Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA Add to Map
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Pinyon, Space 1563
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Boxer, Olympic Medalist. Representing the United States at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, he won the bronze medal in the Middleweight Division. Nicknamed "The Great One," he attracted the interest of Evander Holyfield, who paid for his traveling and training expenses as he prepared for the Olympic Games. Turning pro in 1997, he amassed a career record of 18 wins, 2 losses and 10 knockouts. He was shot and killed in his hometown of Las Vegas.
Boxer, Olympic Medalist. Representing the United States at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, he won the bronze medal in the Middleweight Division. Nicknamed "The Great One," he attracted the interest of Evander Holyfield, who paid for his traveling and training expenses as he prepared for the Olympic Games. Turning pro in 1997, he amassed a career record of 18 wins, 2 losses and 10 knockouts. He was shot and killed in his hometown of Las Vegas.

Bio by: Miracle Mile Tim

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Miracle Mile Tim
  • Added: Aug 14, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29025396/rhoshii-wells: accessed ), memorial page for Rhoshii Wells (30 Dec 1976–11 Aug 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 29025396, citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.