Boris Powell

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

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.

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Amateur career

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

Professional career

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

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

30 Wins (17 knockouts, 13 decisions), 2 Loss (0 knockouts, 2 decisions)
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win8-7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin HuntTKOX03/11/2001 Flag of Missouri.svg Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Win2-16-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ken WoodsPTSX11/07/2000 Flag of Missouri.svg Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Win14-1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Greg SuttingtonUDX16/10/1999 Flag of Indiana.svg Merrillville, Indiana, U.S.
Win15-13-0 Flag of the United States.svg Artis PendergrassTKOX6/05/1999 Flag of Washington.svg Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Win11-18-2 Flag of the United States.svg Mike DeVitoKOX23/10/1998 Flag of West Virginia.svg Chester, West Virginia, U.S.
Loss15-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Robert HawkinsUDX31/03/1998 Flag of Missouri.svg Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Win22-5-1 Flag of the United States.svg Richard MasonUDX12/09/1997 Flag of Illinois.svg Northlake, Illinois, U.S.
Win2-1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Stanley WootenKOX23/01/1997 Flag of Missouri.svg Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Loss12-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg John Ruiz UDX04/02/1995 Flag of Nevada.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win4-11-0 Flag of the United States.svg David CherryKOX15/12/1994 Flag of Illinois.svg Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Win49-28-1 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby CrabtreeKOX23/09/1994 Flag of Illinois.svg Cicero, Illinois, U.S.
Win15-13-0 Flag of the United States.svg Kimmuel OdumPTSX25/07/1994 Flag of Missouri.svg Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Win16-4-0 Flag of the United States.svg West TurnerUDX07/04/1994 Flag of Missouri.svg Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Win5-5-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ron GulletteKOX17/02/1994 Flag of Missouri.svg Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Win3-13-1 Flag of the United States.svg Brian MorganPTSX17/12/1993 Flag of Illinois.svg Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win12-43-6 Flag of the United States.svg Danny BlakePTSX19/11/1993 Flag of Illinois.svg Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win13-2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Phil ScottTKOX22/10/1993 Flag of Illinois.svg Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win3-41-1 Flag of the United States.svg James WilderKOX17/09/1993 Flag of Illinois.svg Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win2-8-0 Flag of the United States.svg George HarrisKOX28/08/1992 Flag of Illinois.svg Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win2-10-1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin PoindexterTKOX26/08/1992 Flag of Illinois.svg Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win10-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Marshall TillmanUDX11/04/1992 Flag of Nevada.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win5-2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Marion Wilson UDX27/03/1992 Flag of New Jersey.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win1-32-1 Flag of the United States.svg James WilderKOX28/02/1992 Flag of Illinois.svg Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win31-11-1 Flag of the United States.svg Eddie TaylorRTDX17/01/1992 Flag of Illinois.svg Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Win1-2-2 Flag of the United States.svg Robert SmithUDX13/12/1991 Flag of Illinois.svg Countryside, Illinois, U.S.
Win4-0-2 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony JacksonKOX22/11/1991 Flag of Illinois.svg Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
Win0-1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Charlie HarrisKOX11/11/1991 Flag of Florida.svg Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Win7-3-0 Flag of the United States.svg Jerry JonesMDX08/08/1991 Flag of New Jersey.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win5-0-1 Flag of the United States.svg Marion Wilson UDX13/06/1991 Flag of Pennsylvania.svg Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Win6-6-1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin CasimierTKOX03/05/1991 Flag of Missouri.svg Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Windebut Flag of the United States.svg Martin LeachKOX24/02/1991 Flag of Kentucky.svg Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
Win1-1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Stanley WrightUDX15/02/1991 Flag of Missouri.svg Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.

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