Johnny Lira
Johnny Lira, a skilled professional boxer in the lightweight and welterweight divisions, was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his boxing career, he achieved notable successes and faced some tough challenges. As an amateur, Lira showcased his talents by winning the Chicago Novice Golden Gloves championship in the middleweight category. Transitioning into the professional […]
Terry McGroom
Terry McGroom (March 16, 1966 – April 17, 2016) was a notable American professional boxer who had a successful career from 1993 to 2004. He faced many challenges and achieved significant accomplishments during his time in the ring. Growing up in Chicago, McGroom attended Wells High School, which had a reputation for being surrounded by […]
Carl Davis
Carl Davis, born on November 16, 1973, is a former American professional boxer whose career spanned from 2003 to 2017. Notably, he achieved significant victories against former Cruiserweight World Champion Arthur Williams and former Heavyweight Title Challenger Bert Cooper. In his amateur boxing career, Davis attended Percy Lavon Julian High School in Chicago. He showcased […]
Harold Dade
Harold Dade, the remarkable boxer, left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing during his illustrious career. Born on June 15, 1955, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dade discovered his passion for boxing at a young age. Growing up in a tough neighbourhood, he saw boxing as a way to channel his energy and overcome the […]
Oliver McCall
Oliver McCall, a former American professional boxer, enjoyed a long and eventful career spanning over three decades. He is best known for his stunning upset victory over Lennox Lewis in 1994, where he won the WBC heavyweight title. Throughout his journey, McCall faced both triumphs and tribulations, leaving an indelible mark on the sport of […]
Jimmy Barry
Jimmy Barry, known as “The Little Tiger,” was an accomplished American boxer born on March 7, 1870, in Goose Island, Chicago, Illinois. His boxing journey began in his teenage years when he started training at McGurn’s Handball Courts under the guidance of former featherweight title claimant Harry Gilmore, who recognized Barry’s natural talent and power. […]
Willie Joyce
Willie Joyce, a skilled American boxer hailing from Chicago, left a notable mark in the boxing world during his career. In the late 1930s, he demonstrated his prowess as the National AAU Bantamweight champion in 1936 and secured the title of the Chicago & Intercity Golden Gloves Champion in the 126 lb category in 1937. […]
Kelcie Herron Banks
Does Chicago have any boxers? Kelcie Herron Banks, born on May 8, 1965, is a former American professional boxer who achieved notable success in both his amateur and professional career. As an amateur boxer, Banks secured impressive victories, winning the gold medal at the 1986 World Championships in Reno and the 1987 Pan American Games […]
Muhammad Ali- A Boxer and A Fighter
Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, was an extraordinary American professional boxer and social activist who left an indelible mark on both the sports world and the fight for civil rights. Widely known as “the Greatest,” Ali’s achievements inside and outside the boxing ring earned him a […]
