Markus Bott
Markus Bott ( born January 13, 1962 in Pforzheim ) is a retired German boxer.
Bott learned at SC Pforzheim the boxes and moved 1982 to Karlsruher SC. The normal boom took part in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, but was eliminated in the second round after he was had a bye in the first round hatte.1985 " Cassius " Bott in Budapest Vice European Champion. Three years later he won his first fight, although at the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, but then lost to eventual finalists Nurmagomed Schanawasow.
Bott 1989 Professional and 1990 by defeating Manfred Jassmann German heavyweight champion. In 1990, he asked the Englishman Johnny Nelson to the European Cruiserweight Championship out and lost by TKO in the final round, also his doping sample dropped regarding the use of amphetamines positive. In 1991, he beat Ralf Rocchigiani on points, then went to the completely unknown British Michael Murray KO. The Briton was significantly heavier than Bott and could conquer the Pforzheimer prematurely in a grimly out of action. Bott was several times clearly posted, but struggled against the physically superior opponents at least until the seventh round.
Seven of his next eight opponents had a negative balance of combat, Bott could defeat them. As a reward, he was given the chance in 1993 against Tyrone Booze for the WBO Cruiserweight Championship boxing. At this time he was trained by Enno Werle, who had René Weller replaced as coach Botts early 1993. Mark " Cassius " Bott succeeded in this struggle, which was broadcast live only transmitted encrypted through the pay TV channel Premiere, a points victory by which he was only the fourth German boxing champion.
Now an opponent searched against whom he was able to defend his title. He was found in the Argentine Nestor Giovannini. Giovannini, who early in the fight broke her hand was, for the Bott was weakened by the flu in the preparation and urged to use, still too strong and won, as in the rematch five months later, by a points victory.
Bott occurred after this point defeat back because of a retinal detachment. Due to financial difficulties of his security company he started in 1998 at the age of 36 years a brief comeback. After four early victories, he lost to Lee Manuel Ossie by TKO and finally ended his career.
Successes as an amateur
- German champion 1983,1985,1987 and 1988
- Winner of the Intercup 1984,1985,1986 and 1988
- Vice European Champion 1985
- Olympian 1984 and 1988
Success as a professional
- German heavyweight champion in 1990 and 1991
- WBO world cruiserweight champion 1993