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Category Search - boxing (Traditional boxing plus extreme fighting and kick-boxing)
(68 found)
Buddy Ace (#2)
musician
,
singer
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
St. Clair Alexander
Also Known As:
St. Clair Ace
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
brother of
Johnny Ace
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Unsuccessful replacement for his older brother
Johnny Ace
.
Jsin Aguilar
rapper
,
boxing
,
accused
Real/Birth Name:
Jason Aguilar Ivler
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
nephew of
Freddie Aguilar
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Filipino-American. Song
Matter of Time
.
Laila Ali
boxing
,
model
,
cook
Real/Birth Name:
Laila Amaria Ali
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
30 December 1977
Age today:
43
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Height:
5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm)
Relationships:
daughter of
Muhammad Ali
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Ancestors:
Muhammad Ali
Brief Facts:
Professional boxer, won world titles. Spokesmodel in television commercials. Cook on TV show
Chopped: All Stars
.
Muhammad Ali
boxing
,
actor
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
Also Known As:
Cassius Clay
Nickname(s):
The Greatest
The Louisville Lip
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 January 1942
Death Date:
3 June 2016
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Relationships:
father of
Laila Ali
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Laila Ali
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight. Olympic Gold Medal 1960. Said, of his boxing, "Float like a butterfly - sting like a bee." Book
The Greatest: My Own Story
. Movie for television
Freedom Road
. Conscientious objector to war. Developed Parkinsons later.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Arthur Ashe Courage Award
1997.
Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame
.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1990.
Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
1985.
Liberty Medal
2012.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2001.
Olympic Gold Medal
1960.
Presidential Citizens Medal
2001.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2005.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award
1974.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
1983.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard for live performance or theater11 January 2002
Freddie Apostoli
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Alfredo Apostoli
Also Known As:
Fred Apostoli
Nickname(s):
The Boxing Bellhop
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
2 February 1913
Death Date:
29 November 1973
Age at Death:
60
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
San Francisco, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Middleweight world champion boxer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Buddy Baer
boxing
,
actor
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
Jacob Henry Baer
Nickname(s):
Buddy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 June 1915
Death Date:
18 July 1986
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Relationships:
uncle of
Max Baer Jr.
younger brother of
Max Baer Sr.
Younger than Max Baer Sr. by 6 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight boxer. Movies
The Big Sky
,
Quo Vadis
.
Max Baer Sr.
boxing
,
actor
,
wrestling
,
radio
,
dj
Real/Birth Name:
Maximilian Adelbert Baer
Also Known As:
Max Baer
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
11 February 1909
Death Date:
21 November 1959
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Relationships:
older brother of
Buddy Baer
Older than Buddy Baer by 6 years.
father of
Max Baer Jr.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Max Baer Jr.
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight champion. Heavyweight Champion of the World.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
1988.
Jean-Paul Belmondo
actor
,
boxing
,
producer
Real/Birth Name:
Jean-Paul Belmondo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 April 1933
Age today:
87, 33 days before his 88
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine, France
Brief Facts:
Movies
Breathless
,
That Man from Rio
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
1991.
French Legion of Honor
2007.
Newsboy Brown
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
David Montrose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 August 1905
Death Date:
1 February 1977
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Russian Empire
Brief Facts:
Bantamweight boxer.
Tony Burton
boxing
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Burton
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 March 1937
Death Date:
25 February 2016
Age at Death:
78, 27 days before his 79
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Flint, Michigan, USA
Brief Facts:
Pro boxer. Movies
The Shining
,
Rocky
,
Rocky Balboa
,
Rocky IV
.
Héctor Camacho
boxing
,
murdered
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Héctor Camacho Matías
Also Known As:
Macho Camacho
Hector 'Macho' Camacho
Hector Camacho
Nickname(s):
Macho
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 May 1962
Death Date:
24 November 2012
Age at Death:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Bayamón, Puerto Rico, USA
Brief Facts:
79 wins (45 by KO), six losses, and three draws. Shot while sitting in a car. Died 4 days later.
Ezzard Charles
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Ezzard Mack Charles
Nickname(s):
Cincinnati Cobra
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 July 1921
Death Date:
28 May 1975
Age at Death:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight boxer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1990.
Mickey Cohen
criminal
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Meyer Harris Cohen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 September 1913
Death Date:
29 July 1976
Age at Death:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Twice convicted of tax evasion.
Howard Cosell
boxing
,
radio
,
tv
,
sports analyst
Real/Birth Name:
Howard Cohen
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
25 March 1918
Death Date:
23 April 1995
Age at Death:
77, 29 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Covered boxing and other sports.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame
1993.
Arthur Ashe Courage Award
1995.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
1993.
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1993.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1993.
Tony Danza
actor
,
producer
,
director
,
educator
,
Broadway
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Antonio Salvatore Iadanza
Also Known As:
"Dangerous" Tony Danza
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
21 April 1951
Age today:
69
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Taxi
,
Who's the Boss?
,
Family Law
,
The Tony Danza Show
,
The Practice
. Movies
Crash
,
Cannonball Run II
,
Angels in the Outfield
. Broadway play
The Iceman Cometh
. Professional boxer. Taught 10th grade English.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry21 November 1988
Jack Dempsey
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
William Harrison Dempsey
Also Known As:
Kid Blackie
Nickname(s):
The Manassa Mauler
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
24 June 1895
Death Date:
31 May 1983
Age at Death:
87, 24 days before his 88
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Manassa, Colorado, USA
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight champion. Defeated by
Gene Tunney
in a controversial fight.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
1965.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
.
Irish American Hall of Fame
2011.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
2014.
Utah Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Willie Dixon
composer
,
blues
,
singer
,
musician
,
boxing
,
criminal
,
producer
,
bassist
Real/Birth Name:
William James Dixon
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 July 1915
Death Date:
29 January 1992
Age at Death:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Imprisoned as a conscientious objector. Won Illinois Golden Gloves. Songs
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
,
You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover
recorded by others.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Blues Hall of Fame
1980.
Guitar Center RockWalk
1989.
Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame
.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1994.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
2015.
Angelo Dundee
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Angelo Mirena Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 August 1921
Death Date:
1 February 2012
Age at Death:
90
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Brief Facts:
Boxing promoter and trainer of many champions, including
Muhammad Ali
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Florida Sports Hall of Fame
1976.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1994.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Charles Durning
actor
,
dancer
,
boxing
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Charles EdwardDurning
Nickname(s):
Chuck
Charlie
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 February 1923
Death Date:
24 December 2012
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Highland Falls, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Tootsie
,
The Sting
,
Evening Shade
,
North Dallas Forty
,
Dog Day Afternoon
,
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
. TV series
Everybody Loves Raymond
. Broadway play
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
winning a Tony Award.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
French Legion of Honor
.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6504 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry31 July 2008
Richard Elfman
director
,
actor
,
writer
,
producer
,
boxing
,
musician
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Elfman
Also Known As:
Rick Elfman
Aristide Sumatra
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 March 1949
Age today:
72, 1 day after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
son of
Blossom Elfman
father of
Bodhi Elfman
older brother of
Danny Elfman
Older than Danny Elfman by 4 years.
Details - all relationships
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Ancestors:
Blossom Elfman
Descendants:
Bodhi Elfman
Brief Facts:
Founder of group
Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo
the band later called
Oingo Boingo
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
.
Anaheim / Orange County Walk of Stars
as a member of group
Oingo Boingo
.
Michael Flatley
dancer
,
choreographer
,
musician
,
producer
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Ryan Flatley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 July 1958
Age today:
62
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
Ttheatre musicals emphasizing Irish dancing
Riverdance
,
Lord of the Dance
,
Celtic Tiger
. Irish step-dancer. As a boxer, won the Chicago Golden Gloves Championship in 1975.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
Irish America Hall of Fame
2011.
Irish American Hall of Fame
2014.
George Foreman
boxing
,
business
Real/Birth Name:
George Edward Foreman
Nickname(s):
Big George
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 January 1949
Age today:
72
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Marshall, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight champion. Sells electric grills on TV.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
2014.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
1990.
Joe Frazier
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph William Frazier
Nickname(s):
Smokin' Joe
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
12 January 1944
Death Date:
7 November 2011
Age at Death:
67
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Brief Facts:
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion. Defeated
Muhammad Ali
on points in the highly-anticipated "Fight of the Century" in 1971. Lost to
George Foreman
. Olympic Gold Medal 1964.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Olympic Gold Medal
1964.
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame
2013.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
1989.
Kid Gavilán
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Gerardo González
Also Known As:
Kid Gavilan
Nickname(s):
Cuban Hawk
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
6 January 1926
Death Date:
13 February 2003
Age at Death:
77
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Berrocal, Camaguey, Cuba
Brief Facts:
Welterweight. Cuban, invented the "bolo" punch.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1990.
Jackie Gleason
actor
,
composer
,
dj
,
musician
,
bandleader
,
comedy
,
boxing
,
Broadway
,
Tony Award
Real/Birth Name:
Herbert John Gleason
Also Known As:
Herbert Walton Gleason Jr.
Nickname(s):
The Great One
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
26 February 1916
Death Date:
24 June 1987
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
grandfather of
Jason Patric
father of
Linda Miller
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Linda Miller
Jason Patric
Brief Facts:
TV show
The Honeymooners
. Movies
Smokey and the Bandit
,
The Hustler
,
Soldier in the Rain
. Tony Award for acting in Broadway musical play
Take Me Along
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
1994.
Television Academy Hall of Fame
1986.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6231 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6300 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Berry Gordy
business
,
producer
,
composer
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Berry Gordy Jr.
Also Known As:
Berry Gordy III
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
28 November 1929
Age today:
91
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Relationships:
younger brother of
Anna Gordy Gaye
Younger than Anna Gordy Gaye by 7 years.
father of
Redfoo
grandfather of
Sky Blu
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Redfoo
Brief Facts:
Featherweight boxer. Cofounder of Motown.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
California Boxing Hall of Fame
2008.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1988.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry24 October 1996
Rocky Graziano
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Thomas Rocco Barbella
Also Known As:
Robert Barber
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 January 1919
Death Date:
22 May 1990
Age at Death:
71
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Capricorn
♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Professional boxer who held the World Middleweight title.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Italian-American National Hall of Fame
1983.
Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame
2007.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Tonya Harding
ice skating
,
boxing
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Tonya Maxine Harding
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
12 November 1970
Age today:
50
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Portland, Oregon, USA
Brief Facts:
First US woman to do triple axel in competition 1991. Stripped of national skating title after ex-husband
Jeff Gillooley
arranged attack on
Nancy Kerrigan
. Convicted of conspiracy. Did boxing matches.
Evander Holyfield
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Evander Holyfield
Nickname(s):
The Real Deal
The Warrior
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
19 October 1962
Age today:
58
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Atmore, Alabama, USA
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight Champion 1990-1992.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2001.
International Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
2014.
Jack Johnson
boxing
,
inventor
,
criminal
,
accident
,
vehicle crash
Real/Birth Name:
John Arthur Johnson
Nickname(s):
Galveston Giant
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1878
Death Date:
1946
Age:
68 or 69
Birth Place:
Galveston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
First black heavyweight boxing champion 1908-1915. Invented an adjustable wrench and other inventions. Served time for Mann Act violation. Died in a car crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
.
Texas Sports Hall of Fame
.
Utah Sports Hall of Fame
1970.
Ed Jones
football
,
boxing
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Ed Lee Jones
Also Known As:
Ed "Too Tall" Jones
Nickname(s):
Too Tall
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 February 1951
Age today:
70, 12 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Pisces
♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20
Birth Place:
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Height:
6 feet 9 inches (205.74 cm)
Brief Facts:
Defensive end for NFL football team
Dallas Cowboys
. Movies
Necessary Roughness
,
Semi-Tough
. Professional boxer in 1979.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Black College Football Hall of Fame
2013.
Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy
1973.
Senior Bowl Hall of Fame
1989.
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
Robert Kent
actor
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Douglas Blackley Jr.
Also Known As:
Douglas Blackley
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Country Girl
,
The Phantom Creeps (1939)
.
Kimbo Slice
actor
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Kevin Ferguson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 February 1974
Death Date:
6 June 2016
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Nassau, The Bahamas
Brief Facts:
Bahamian-American. A "street fighter" - also in movie
Blood and Bone
.
Jim Lampley
boxing
,
sports analyst
,
producer
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
James Lampley
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 April 1949
Age today:
71, 32 days before his 72
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Bree Walker
Older than Bree Walker by 3 years.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Commentator for HBO on boxing.
Sugar Ray Leonard
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Ray Charles Leonard
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
17 May 1956
Age today:
64
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Height:
5 feet 10½ inches (177.8 cm)
Brief Facts:
Through the 1980's he won five world titles in five different weight classes.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Boys and Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
2013.
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Award
1981.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
1985.
Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
.
Sonny Liston
boxing
,
overdose
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Charles L. Liston
Nickname(s):
Sonny
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
8 May 1932
Death Date:
30 December 1970
Age at Death:
38
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Sand Slough, Arkansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight boxer. Convicted as a young man of crimes. Apparently died of a drug overdose. Birth date uncertain and undocumented.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1991.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
2014.
Joe Louis
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Joseph Louis Barrow
Nickname(s):
the Brown Bomber
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Champion heavyweight boxer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
1969.
Congressional Gold Medal
1982.
International Civil Rights Walk of Fame
2007.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1955.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2002.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
2014.
Ray Mancini
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Raymond Michael Mancini
Also Known As:
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini
Nickname(s):
Boom Boom
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Professional lightweight boxer.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Rocky Marciano
boxing
,
accident
,
air crash
Real/Birth Name:
Rocco Francis Marchegiano
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 September 1923
Death Date:
31 August 1969
Age at Death:
45, 1 day before his 46
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight. Never defeated. Died in a plane crash.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1990.
Italian-American National Hall of Fame
1979.
National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
.
Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame
1976.
Dean Martin
actor
,
singer
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Dino Paul Crocetti
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 June 1917
Death Date:
25 December 1995 (Christmas Day)
Age at Death:
78
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Steubenville, Ohio, USA
Relationships:
father of
Dean Paul Martin
father of
Ricci Martin
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Dean Paul Martin
Ricci Martin
Brief Facts:
Member
the Rat Pack
. Paired with
Jerry Lewis
in many movies.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame
.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame
2008.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6519 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the motion picture industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 1617 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6651 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Las Vegas Walk of Stars
A star at Flamingo Hotel22 February 2010
Billy Mills
track
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
William Mervin Mills
Also Known As:
Makata Taka Hela
Tamakoce Te'Hela
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 June 1938
Age today:
82
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Pine Ridge, South Dakota, USA
Brief Facts:
Native American, a member of the Ogala Lakota (Sioux) Tribe. Olympic Gold Medal 1964 games at Tokyo, in the 10,000 m event.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame
1978.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1970.
Kansas Hall of Fame
.
National Distance Running Hall of Fame
1999.
National High School Hall of Fame
1990.
National Track and Field Hall of Fame
1976.
Olympic Gold Medal
1964.
Presidential Citizens Medal
2012.
RRCA American Long Distance Running Hall of Fame
1982.
San Diego Hall of Champions
1970.
South Dakota Hall of Fame
1980.
Theodore Roosevelt Award
2014.
United States Olympic Hall of Fame
1984.
Sacramento Walk of Stars
A star at L Street2017
George Montgomery
actor
,
western
,
boxing
,
sculptor
,
stunts
,
director
,
producer
,
writer
Real/Birth Name:
George Montgomery Letz
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
29 August 1916
Death Date:
12 December 2000
Age at Death:
84
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Brady, Montana, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Dinah Shore
Younger than Dinah Shore by less than 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
TV series
Cimarron City
. Movies
Battle of the Bulge
,
Toughest Gun in Tombstone
,
The Riders of the Purple Sage
,
Coney Island
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1991.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6301 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
A star at 100 Museum Drive28 April 1995
Archie Moore
boxing
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Archibald Lee Wright
Nickname(s):
The Old Mongoose
The Mongoose
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
13 December 1916
Death Date:
9 December 1998
Age at Death:
81, 4 days before his 82
nd
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22
Birth Place:
Benoit, Mississippi, USA
Brief Facts:
Professional champion boxing career. Light Heavyweight World Champion 1952-1959 and 1961. Movie
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
1956.
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
2018.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
2014.
San Diego Hall of Champions
1956.
South Dakota Hall of Fame
1996.
St. Louis Walk of Fame
A star at 6648 Delmar Boulevard
Ken Norton
boxing
,
actor
Real/Birth Name:
Kenneth Howard Norton
Nickname(s):
The Black Hercules
The Jaw Breaker
The Fighting Marine
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
9 August 1943
Death Date:
18 September 2013
Age at Death:
70
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Illinois, USA
Relationships:
father of
Ken Norton Jr.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Ken Norton Jr.
Brief Facts:
Broke Muhammad Ali's jaw in their first match. Movie
Mandingo
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Breitbard Hall of Fame
2001.
California Sports Hall of Fame
2011.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1992.
San Diego Hall of Champions
2001.
United States Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame
2004.
World Boxing Council Hall of Fame
2008.
World Boxing Hall of Fame
1989.
Willis H. O'Brien
effects
,
cartoonist
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Willis Harold O'Brien
Gender:
Male
Brief Facts:
Father of stop-motion animation using models. Created the ape for movies
King Kong (1933)
,
Mighty Joe Young (1949)
.
Ryan O'Neal
actor
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Patrick Ryan O'Neal
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 April 1941
Age today:
79
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aries
♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Relationships:
father of
Griffin O'Neal
ex-husband of
Joanna Moore
Younger than Joanna Moore by 6 years.
ex-husband of
Leigh Taylor-Young
Older than Leigh Taylor-Young by 3 years.
father of
Patrick O'Neal (sports analyst)
father of
Redmond O'Neal
father of
Tatum O'Neal
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Griffin O'Neal
Patrick O'Neal (sports analyst)
Redmond O'Neal
Tatum O'Neal
Brief Facts:
Movies
Love Story
,
Oliver's Story
. Golden Gloves boxer. Arrested February 2007 after a fight with son
Griffin O'Neal
. Charges dropped May 2007.
Jack Palance
actor
,
western
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Volodymyr Palahniuk
Also Known As:
Jack Brazzo
Walter Palance
Walter J. Palance
Walter Jack Palance
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 February 1919
Death Date:
10 November 2006
Age at Death:
87
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, USA
Relationships:
father of
Brooke Palance
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Brooke Palance
Brief Facts:
Movies
Shane
,
Batman
,
City Slickers
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1992.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1993.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6608 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Rags Ragland
actor
,
boxing
,
comedy
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
John Lee Morgan Beauregard Ragland
Also Known As:
'Rags' Ragland
Nickname(s):
Rags
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
23 August 1905
Death Date:
20 August 1946
Age at Death:
40, 3 days before his 41
st
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Brief Facts:
Broadway and burlesque. Movies
Panama Hattie
,
The Canterville Ghost
.
Dale Robertson
soap
,
western
,
actor
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Dayle Lymoine Robertson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 July 1923
Death Date:
27 February 2013
Age at Death:
89
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Harrah, Oklahoma, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
Tales of Wells Fargo
,
Dallas
,
Iron Horse
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Hall of Great Western Performers
1983.
Oklahoma Hall of Fame
1979.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars
1989.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
A star at 6500 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry
Sugar Ray Robinson
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Walker Smith Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
3 May 1921
Death Date:
12 April 1989
Age at Death:
67, 21 days before his 68
th
birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Alley, Georgia, USA
Brief Facts:
Welterweight and middleweight champion.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
2006.
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
1991.
National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame
2001.
Mickey Rourke
actor
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Philip Andre Rourke Jr.
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 September 1952
Age today:
68
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Schenectady, New York, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Rainmaker
,
The Wrestler
.
Ronda Rousey
boxing
,
actor
,
model
,
activist
,
martial arts
Real/Birth Name:
Ronda Jean Rousey
Nickname(s):
Rowdy
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
1 February 1987
Age today:
34, 34 days after her birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Riverside, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Martial arts fighter. The first UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. Movies
The Expendables 3
,
Furious 7
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Sports Hall of Fame
2018.
Damon Runyon
writer
,
baseball
,
sports analyst
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Alfred Damon Runyan
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
4 October 1880
Death Date:
10 December 1946
Age at Death:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
Brief Facts:
Won the J.G. Taylor Spink award for baseball journalism.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
.
National Baseball Hall of Fame
1967.
NSMA Hall of Fame
1964.
Anthony Sinatra
business
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Anthony Martin Sinatra
Also Known As:
Marty O'Brien
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
husband of
Dolly Sinatra
, until her death.
father of
Frank Sinatra
grandfather of
Frank Sinatra Jr.
grandfather of
Nancy Sinatra
grandfather of
Tina Sinatra
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra Jr.
Nancy Sinatra
Tina Sinatra
Brief Facts:
Pro boxer as Marty O'Brien. Bar owner. Fire chief.
Glenn Strange
actor
,
boxing
,
singer
,
musician
,
western
Real/Birth Name:
George Glenn Strange
Also Known As:
Glen Strange
Nickname(s):
Peewee
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 August 1899
Death Date:
20 September 1973
Age at Death:
74, 35 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Weed, New Mexico, USA
Height:
6 feet 6 inches (198.12 cm)
Relationships:
first cousin of
Cactus Mack
cousin of
Rex Allen
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Last Stagecoach West
,
House of Dracula (1945)
,
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
. TV series
Gunsmoke
. Many uncredited small roles in the 1930s.
Bert Sugar
boxing
,
publisher
,
writer
,
lawyer
Real/Birth Name:
Bert Randolph Sugar
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
7 June 1937
Death Date:
25 March 2012
Age at Death:
74
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21
Birth Place:
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Brief Facts:
Boxing writer and sports historian. Boxing magazines
Boxing Illustrated
,
The Ring
,
Bert Sugar's Fight Game
and over 80 books, mostly about boxing history.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
2005.
John L. Sullivan
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
John Lawrence Sullivan
Nickname(s):
Boston Strong Boy
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
15 October 1858
Death Date:
2 February 1918
Age at Death:
59
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Roxbury OR Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Brief Facts:
Recognized as the first Heavyweight Champion of gloved boxing from February 7, 1882, to 1892, and is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring Rules.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1990.
Irish American Hall of Fame
2012.
Dick Tiger
boxing
,
activist
Real/Birth Name:
Richard Ihetu
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
14 August 1929
Death Date:
14 December 1971
Age at Death:
42
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Leo
♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21
Birth Place:
Amaigbo, Imo State, Nigeria
Brief Facts:
World middleweight titlist.
Danny Trejo
actor
,
criminal
,
boxing
,
producer
,
soap
Real/Birth Name:
Dan Trejo
Also Known As:
Daniel Trejo
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
16 May 1944
Age today:
76
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Taurus
♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21
Birth Place:
Echo Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
Runaway Train
,
Anaconda
,
Con Air
,
Spy Kids
. TV series
The Young and the Restless
.
Gene Tunney
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
James Joseph Tunney
Gender:
Male
Relationships:
father of
John Tunney
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Descendants:
John Tunney
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight champion after defeating Jack Dempsey in a controversial decision.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Irish American Hall of Fame
2013.
Mike Tyson
boxing
,
criminal
Real/Birth Name:
Michael Gerard Tyson
Also Known As:
Iron Mike
Baddest Man on the Planet
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 June 1966
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22
Birth Place:
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Relationships:
ex-husband of
Robin Givens
Younger than Robin Givens by 1 year.
Details - all relationships
List - people connecting
Brief Facts:
Former heavyweight boxing champion. Served time for rape. National Golden Gloves Champion (Heavyweight) in 1984.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame
2013.
Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame
2015.
Vanilla Ice
rapper
,
actor
,
tv
,
boxing
,
accused
Real/Birth Name:
Robert Matthew Van Winkle
Also Known As:
MC Vanilla
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 October 1967
Age today:
53
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Songs
Ice Ice Baby
,
Ninja Rap
. Movies
The New Guy
,
Cool as Ice
. TV reality shows
Celebrity Boxing
,
The Surreal Life
. Arrested 2015 for robbery.
Jersey Joe Walcott
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Arnold Raymond Cream
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
31 January 1914
Death Date:
25 February 1994
Age at Death:
80, 25 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Merchantville, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Heavyweight boxer, and referee.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
.
New Jersey Hall of Fame
2013.
New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame
1994.
Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
2010.
Jack Warden
actor
,
boxing
,
Broadway
Real/Birth Name:
John H. Lebzelter
Also Known As:
Johnny Costello
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
18 September 1920
Death Date:
19 July 2006
Age at Death:
85
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Virgo
♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23
Birth Place:
Newark, New Jersey, USA
Brief Facts:
Movies
The Presidio
,
All the President's Men
,
12 Angry Men
,
From Here to Eternity
,
Shampoo
. TV series
Jigsaw John
,
The Bad News Bears
,
N.Y.P.D.
. Broadway play
A View from the Bridge
.
Spider Webb (boxer)
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Ellsworth Webb
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
20 November 1931
Death Date:
23 November 2017
Age at Death:
86, 3 days after his birthday
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Illinois, USA
Brief Facts:
N.C.A.A. Middleweight Champion, 1951-1952 at Idaho State University. Competed for the United States in the 1952 Olympics, in the Light Middleweight division.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Idaho State University Sports Hall of Fame
1980.
Barry Williams
actor
,
singer
,
writer
,
boxing
Real/Birth Name:
Barry William Blenkhorn
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
30 September 1954
Age today:
66
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Libra
♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23
Birth Place:
Santa Monica, California, USA
Brief Facts:
TV series
The Brady Bunch
in role of
Greg Brady
. In musical theatre recently.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
Missouri Walk of Fame
2013.
Willie D
rapper
,
producer
,
boxing
,
radio
,
accused
Real/Birth Name:
William James Dennis
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
1 November 1966
Age today:
54
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Scorpio
♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22
Birth Place:
Houston, Texas, USA
Brief Facts:
Formerly of group
Geto Boys
. Radio talk-show host. Charged for a scam selling on eBay.
Chalky Wright
boxing
,
accident
Real/Birth Name:
Albert Wright
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
10 February 1912
Death Date:
12 August 1957
Age at Death:
45
Traditional Zodiac Sign:
Aquarius
♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19
Birth Place:
Durango, Mexico
Brief Facts:
Died after a fall in the bathtub. World featherweight champion. Served as a chauffeur and bodyguard for actress
Mae West
.
Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.
International Boxing Hall of Fame
1997.
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