Boris Powell
Boris Orlando Powell (December 19, 1964 - April 5, 2022) was an American former professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2001. His nickname is Bo 'The Champ' Powell.[1] As an amateur, he was the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion in 1989.
| Boris Powell | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 19, 1964 St. Louis, U.S. |
| Died | April 5, 2022 (aged 57) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 32 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
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]
References
- "I'm going to keep fighting". The Jim Schoemehl Run. April 16, 2021. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
- "Powell Starring As Prime-Time Performer". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. April 13, 1989. p. 109. Retrieved October 15, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- "Boris Powell passes". Fightnews.com. April 7, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
External links
- Boxing record for Boris Powell from BoxRec (registration required)
- Introducing Bo! beneficiary of the Jim Schoemehl Run 2021 on YouTube