Peter McNeeley

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Peter McNeeley
Born
Peter Smith McNeeley

(1968-10-06) 6 October 1968 (age 55)
Medfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Other names
  • Hurricane
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights54
Wins47
Wins by KO36
Losses7
Draws0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
New England Golden Gloves
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1989 Lowell Heavyweight

Peter McNeeley (born 6 October 1968) is an American former heavyweight boxer, best known for his 1995 fight with Mike Tyson, before which McNeeley had said he would wrap Tyson in a "cocoon of horror." [2] [3] McNeeley fought aggressively but was knocked down twice within the first two minutes. McNeeley was disqualified after his manager Vinnie Vecchione stepped into the ring to stop his fighter from taking any more punishment after the second knockdown. TV Guide included the fight in their list of the 50 Great TV Sports Moments of All Time in 1998. [4]

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Early life

John Peter Smith McNeeley was born on 6 October 1968 in Medfield, Massachusetts, U.S.; the child of Nancy McNeeley, (née Gray) (1944–2018) and Tom McNeeley (1937–2011). [5] His father was a former heavyweight contender who challenged Floyd Patterson for the world heavyweight championship, and later served eight years as the boxing commissioner of the Massachusetts State Boxing Commission. [5] His mother, Nancy, was a former Miss America contestant from New Hampshire. His youngest brother was referred to as “Snubby.” [6] McNeeley's grandfather, Thomas McNeeley Sr. was a New England boxing champion and fought on the 1928 Olympic boxing team. [7]

Amateur boxing career

McNeeley had 21 amateur fights, finishing his amateur career with the record 15–6. [8] Albeit a brief amateur career, he successfully represented the United States, wherein he defeated Wayne Bernard, the world Maritime heavyweight champion; and the first round knockout of No. 1 ranked US amateur James Johnson. [9] He won the New England Golden Gloves in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1989 and the New England Diamond Belt Tournament later that year. [9]

Personal life

In 1995, McNeeley was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. [10] In March 2006, McNeeley was arrested in Norwood, Massachusetts, after he punched a man and stole his wallet containing $200. [11] In June 2006, McNeeley was arrested for driving the getaway car used in a robbery of a Walgreens in Stoughton, Massachusetts. After searching the car, police recovered $180 in cash and a black fanny pack which had also been stolen from the store. [12] The charges were later reduced to larceny.

Professional boxing record

54 fights47 wins7 losses
By knockout366
By decision90
By disqualification21
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
54Loss47–7 Mike Bernardo TKO1 (12), 0:418 Jun 2001Grand West Casino, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa For WBF heavyweight title
53Loss47–6 Henry Akinwande KO2 (12), 2:0517 Mar 2001The Moon, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. For WBC International heavyweight title
52Win47–5Joe SicilianoTKO1 (4), 2:5717 Jun 2000Leominster Armory, Leominster, Massachusetts, U.S.
51Win46–5Jeff JonesTKO1 (10), 1:0518 Nov 1999 Gold Strike Tunica, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
50Loss45–5 Butterbean TKO1 (4), 2:5926 Jun 1999 Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
49Loss45–4 Brian Nielsen KO3 (8), 1:5412 Feb 1999 Falkoner Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
48Win45–3Harry FunmakerUD68 Oct 1998 Harrah's North Kansas City, North Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
47Win44–3Dan KosmickiUD617 Apr 1998 Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S.
46Win43–3Larry MenefeeDQ8 (8), 2:1910 Jan 1998 Sportsmen's Lodge, Studio City, California, U.S.
45Win42–3Doug DavisUD65 Dec 1997The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
44Win41–3Domingo MonroeDQ4 (10), 1:0312 Aug 1996Saratoga City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
43Loss40–3 Louis Monaco TKO5 (6), 2:5713 Jul 1996 Mammoth Events Center, Denver, Colorado, U.S.
42Win40–2Marc MachainTKO1 (6)22 Jun 1996Whitman Armory, Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S.
41Win39–2Juan QuintanaKO2 (6), 0:4627 Apr 1996Whitman Armory, Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S.
40Win38–2Harold ReitmanTKO1 (10), 2:3212 Dec 1995Charlotte Memorial Auditorium, Punta Gorda, Florida, U.S.
39Win37–2Mike SamsKO2 (12), 1:4327 Oct 1995 TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.Won USBF heavyweight title
38Loss36–2 Mike Tyson DQ1 (10), 1:29 19 Aug 1995 MGM Grand Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.McNeeley was disqualified after his manager entered the ring
37Win36–1Frankie HinesTKO1 (10), 0:0622 Apr 1995Hot Springs Convention Auditorium, Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
36Win35–1Danny WoffordRTD1 (10), 3:0017 Mar 1995 Worcester Memorial Auditorium, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
35Win34–1Jerry BarnesKO1 (8), 2:3810 Feb 1995Fort Smith Convention Center, Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
34Win33–1Kevin WyrickTKO1 (8), 1:2220 Jan 1995 Foxboro Raceway, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
33Win32–1Lorenzo BoydTKO1 (8), 1:2211 Nov 1994Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
32Win31–1 J.B. Williamson TKO1 (8), 1:018 Oct 1994Whitman Armory, Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S.
31Win30–1Quinton HardyKO1 (8), 2:5029 Aug 1994 Louisville Gardens, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
30Win29–1Dwayne HallTKO1 (8), 2:2522 Jul 1994 Memorial Hall, Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.
29Win28–1 J.B. Williamson RTD2 (10), 3:0024 Jun 1994Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
28Win27–1Wayne PerdueTKO1 (6), 1:2030 Apr 1994Whitman Armory, Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S.
27Win26–1Lopez McGeeTKO1 (8)13 Apr 1994The Ritz, Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
26Win25–1Herman JacksonTKO2 (8)8 Apr 1994 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
25Loss24–1Stanley WrightTKO8 (10), 1:4918 Feb 1994Westin Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.For vacant USA New England heavyweight title
24Win24–0Larry DavisTKO1 (8), 1:4021 Jan 1994Sheraton Inn, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
23Win23–0Howard KellyUD824 Nov 1993 Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.
22Win22–0Dwayne HallUD66 Nov 1993 Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
21Win21–0Juan QuintanaUD810 Sep 1993Wonderland Greyhound Park, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S.
20Win20–0Robert Pagan PerezRTD2 (6)14 Aug 1993Whitman Armory, Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S.
19Win19–0Miguel RosaTKO2 (8), 1:557 Jun 1993Wonderland Greyhound Park, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S.
18Win18–0Marc MachainKO7 (8), 1:408 May 1993Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
17Win17–0Phil PrinceTKO1 (6)9 Apr 1993Whitman Armory, Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S.
16Win16–0John Basil JacksonTKO5 (6), 2:555 Mar 1993Whitman Armory, Whitman, Massachusetts, U.S.
15Win15–0Jesus RohenaTKO2 (6), 1:1120 Feb 1993Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
14Win14–0Ron DrinkwaterTKO1 (8), 2:0830 Jan 1993National Guard Armory, Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S.
13Win13–0Jimmy HarrisonUD610 Dec 1992Teachers Union Hall, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
12Win12–0Lorenzo PooleKO2 (6)13 Nov 1992Foxborough Raceway, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S.
11Win11–0Shawn BryantTKO1 (6)21 Oct 1992Westin Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
10Win10–0Van DorseyTKO1 (5), 1:0228 Sep 1992Vista International Hotel, Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S.
9Win9–0Jimmy HarrisonTKO3 (6)12 Sep 1992 Wonderland Greyhound Park, Revere, Massachusetts, U.S.
8Win8–0Jimmy HarrisonUD419 Jun 1992 Somerville, Massachusetts, U.S.
7Win7–0John Basil JacksonPTS413 Jun 1992Mount Carmel Recreation Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
6Win6–0Jerry ArentzenTKO1 (4), 2:1523 Apr 1992 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
5Win5–0Jesus RohenaTKO1 (4), 0:4028 Feb 1992Westin Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
4Win4–0Phil PrinceTKO1 (4), 2:3915 Feb 1992 Brockton High School Gymnasium, Brockton, Massachusetts, U.S.
3Win3–0Kevin ChisolmTKO1 (4), 1:517 Dec 1991 Bank Street Armory, Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S.
2Win2–0Fabian ArroyoTKO1 (4), 0:2424 Oct 1991 DCU Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
1Win1–0Van DorseyKO1 (4), 0:5023 Aug 1991 Nickerson Field, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

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