Carlos Maussa is a Colombian boxer. On 25 June 2005 he entered the popular consciousness of boxing fans with a controversial upset KO against WBA Light Welterweight titlist, Vivian Harris, making Maussa a new champion in boxing's most competitive division. Boxer redirects here; for other meanings of boxer, see Boxer (disambiguation). ... June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... 2005(MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A Guyanese boxer best known for being knocked out by the eccentric Carlos Maussa, losing his WBA Light Welterweight title and status in the division. ...

The bout was notable for a number of reasons: Harris was an overwhelming favourite and regarded as one of the best boxers at the weight; Maussa showcased an awkwardly clever style and made frequent clowning gestures and facial expressions; While Harris lay face down following the match ending knockdown, Maussa attempted to crush Vivian's skull with what seemed a psychotic deathblow to the back of his prone opponent's head. Fortunately, the bottom rope absorbed the impact of the blow and preserved Maussa's reputation (and perhaps Vivian's life). When interviewed about his now signature "Exclamation Punch" or "Nail in the Coffin", Maussa said he didn't connect with it on purpose. His intention was to solely impress the fallen Harris in case he had any desire to fight on.

All of these factors look set to afford Maussa some level of publicity and popularity. It remains to be seen whether he possesses the boxing ability to match his mystique.

Maussa's notorious knock-out of Vivian Harris

Maussa shadow-boxing