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 TillmanUDX 11/04/1992 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.

References

  1. 1 2 "I'm going to keep fighting". The Jim Schoemehl Run. April 16, 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  2. 1 2 "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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