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 […]
Mike Mollo
Mike Mollo, born on February 11, 1980, is a retired American professional boxer who gained popularity in Chicago for his aggressive fighting style. He is most recognized for his memorable bouts against Polish fighters, including Art Binkowski, Artur Szpilka, Andrew Golota, and Krzysztof Zimnoch. Throughout his career, Mollo was under the management of Darnell Nicholson. […]
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 […]
Elijah McCall
Elijah McCall is a professional boxer known for his career in the heavyweight division. He was born on November 10, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Elijah is the son of former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, which led him to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a career in boxing. Elijah McCall’s boxing journey began […]
Jackie Fields
Jackie Fields, born Jacob Finkelstein on February 9, 1908, was an American professional boxer who achieved great success in the welterweight division. Despite a challenging start to his career, Fields went on to win the World Welterweight Championship twice. Born in Chicago to a Jewish Russian immigrant family, Fields moved to Los Angeles in 1921. […]
David Diaz
David Díaz, born on June 7, 1976, is a retired American professional boxer with a career that spanned from 1996 to 2011. He achieved recognition in the boxing world by holding the WBC lightweight title from 2007 to 2008. During his amateur career, Díaz was part of the 1996 US Olympic Team as a Light […]
Johnny Coulon
Johnny Coulon, born on February 12, 1889, was a Canadian-American professional boxer who achieved significant fame as the world Bantamweight Champion from March 6, 1910, when he won the title from Jim Kendrick of England, until June 3, 1914, when he suffered a defeat at the hands of Kid Williams in Vernon, California. Apart from […]
George Knockout Brown
Georgios “George” A. Contas, known by his ring name George “Knockout” Brown, was a prominent Greek American middleweight boxer hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Born on August 25, 1890, he left an indelible mark on the sport of boxing during the early to mid-20th century. Growing up in the vibrant city of Chicago, George Brown discovered […]
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 […]
Barney Ross
Barney Ross, originally known as Dov-Ber “Beryl” David Rosofsky, was a renowned American professional boxer who achieved world champion status in three different weight divisions. Born on December 23, 1909, in New York City to Isidore “Itchik” Rosofsky and Sarah Epstein Rosofsky, he grew up in Chicago’s vibrant Jewish ghetto. A Boxer in Chicago Ross was […]
