Anwar Oshana (born 11 June 1972) is a Assyrian-

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former professional

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in the

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division between 1994 and 2005. He fought 28 times, winning 23 and losing 5.

Professional career

In 1997, he won the USA

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State

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title and the IBF Great Lakes Regional Super Middleweight title. After compiling a 20 fight unbeaten run, Oshana suffered a defeat to world rated Thomas Tate. His poor defense let him down at the highest level and he suffered further losses to Omar Shieka,

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and

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before retiring in 2005.Providence Journal
Aug 28, 2005

Titles in boxing

*USA

State

Champion * IBF Great Lakes Regional

Champion

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Oshana, Anwar 1972 births Assyrian sportspeople American people of Syrian descent American people of Syrian-Assyrian descent Sportspeople of Syrian descent Living people Boxers from Chicago American male boxers Super-middleweight boxers 20th-century American sportsmen