He had a long amateur career with 139 wins before turning professional in 2000, amassing 16 wins before his first loss.Īfter a series of wins over mid-level opponents including Emmanuel Clottey, Elder took a significant step up in class with a convincing win over undefeated contender Oscar Diaz, winning by a score of 98–92 on all three scorecards. Ebo's autobiography, 'The Great Comeback', is available at Professional boxing career Įbo began boxing at the age of two when his father bought him a punching bag.
In January 2007 he left boxing to start Reality Ministries and began speaking at churches, colleges, public schools, youth detention centers and more. He is a former WBO NABO Lightweight titleholder, and has also held the IBA Continental Light Welterweight title and WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight title. Ebo Elder (born December 23, 1978, in Newnan, Georgia) is a former professional boxer.
