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Boris Powell

Boris Orlando Powell (December 19, 1964 - April 5, 2022), nicknamed "The Champ", was an American former professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2001.[1] As an amateur, he was the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion in 1989.

Boris Powell
Born(1964-12-19)December 19, 1964
St. Louis, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2022(2022-04-05) (aged 57)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach80 in (203 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights32
Wins30
Wins by KO17
Losses2
Draws0
No contests0

Amateur career edit

In 1989, Powell won the St. Louis Golden Gloves followed by the National Golden Gloves.[2][3]

Professional career edit

Powell turned pro in 1991 and won his first 23 fights before losing to John Ruiz in 1995. He retired in 2001 after a five fight win streak.

Personal life edit

Powell was a 1984 graduate of Vashon High School.[2]

In October 2020, Powell was diagnosed with the neurological disease ALS.[4] A local store owner at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store assisted Powell's family with obtaining a motorized wheelchair,[5] allowing Powell to stay mobile while he combatted his condition. In April 2021, the Jim Schoemehl Run for ALS selected Powell as the annual run's beneficiary.[1]

Powell died of the disease on April 5, 2022.[6]

Career statistics edit

30 Wins (17 knockouts, 13 decisions), 2 Loss (0 knockouts, 2 decisions)
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 8-7-0   Marvin Hunt TKO X 03/11/2001   Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Win 2-16-0   Ken Woods PTS X 11/07/2000   Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Win 14-1-0   Greg Suttington UD X 16/10/1999   Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
Win 15-13-0   Artis Pendergrass TKO X 6/05/1999   Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win 11-18-2   Mike DeVito KO X 23/10/1998   Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
Loss 15-2-0   Robert Hawkins UD X 31/03/1998   Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Win 22-5-1   Richard Mason UD X 12/09/1997   Northlake, Illinois, U.S.
Win 2-1-0   Stanley Wooten KO X 23/01/1997   Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Loss 12-2-0   John Ruiz UD X 04/02/1995   Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 4-11-0   David Cherry KO X 15/12/1994   Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win 49-28-1   Bobby Crabtree KO X 23/09/1994   Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
Win 15-13-0   Kimmuel Odum PTS X 25/07/1994   Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Win 16-4-0   West Turner UD X 07/04/1994   Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Win 5-5-0   Ron Gullette KO X 17/02/1994   Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Win 3-13-1   Brian Morgan PTS X 17/12/1993   Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win 12-43-6   Danny Blake PTS X 19/11/1993   Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win 13-2-0   Phil Scott TKO X 22/10/1993   Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win 3-41-1   James Wilder KO X 17/09/1993   Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win 2-8-0   George Harris KO X 28/08/1992   Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win 2-10-1   Kevin Poindexter TKO X 26/08/1992   Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win 10-6-1   Marshall Tillman UD X 11/04/1992   Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 5-2-2   Marion Wilson UD X 27/03/1992   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 1-32-1   James Wilder KO X 28/02/1992   Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win 31-11-1   Eddie Taylor RTD X 17/01/1992   Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Win 1-2-2   Robert Smith UD X 13/12/1991   Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win 4-0-2   Anthony Jackson KO X 22/11/1991   Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Win 0-1-0   Charlie Harris KO X 11/11/1991   Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Win 7-3-0   Jerry Jones MD X 08/08/1991   Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win 5-0-1   Marion Wilson UD X 13/06/1991   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win 6-6-1   Kevin Casimier TKO X 03/05/1991   Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Win debut   Martin Leach KO X 24/02/1991   Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Win 1-1-0   Stanley Wright UD X 15/02/1991   Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "I'm going to keep fighting". The Jim Schoemehl Run. April 16, 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Powell Starring As Prime-Time Performer". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. April 13, 1989. p. 109. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ Wheatley, Tom (June 15, 1991). "Powell A Changed Man, Now Likes Ring Training". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 16. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ Miller, Corey (April 25, 2021). "St. Louis Golden Gloves boxer facing ALS diagnosis head on". KSDK. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  5. ^ Harris, Steve (June 25, 2021). "Local store owner steps in to help boxer in the fight of his life". KMOV. Archived from the original on 26 June 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  6. ^ "Boris Powell passes". Fightnews.com. April 7, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.

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