Rainey Rogers Boxing Bishop McKINNEY, Texas — It’s almost not a fair fight when Rainey Rogers gets in the ring. “He already had an advantage because he doesn’t drink or smoke,” said Barney Flores, who runs the Barney and Me gym where Rogers...
Gene Fullmer Boxing middleweight champion July 21, 1931 – April 27, 2015 He captured the middleweight title in 1957 by decision from legendary champion Sugar Ray Robinson. It was his ability to endure punishment and his tireless attack that carried him to victory. ...
B.J. Flores Boxing heavyweight champion He served a full-time mission in Culiacan, Mexico from 1997-1999. He is 25 years old, and undefeated as a heavyweight in the professional ranks with a record of 10-0-1 (7 knock outs). He was the 2001 & 2002 U.S. National...
William Harrison “Jack” Dempsey (1895-1983) Boxing heavyweight champion He had ten brothers and sisters. Jack chose his fighting name saying that he wasn’t a very faithful Mormon. Jack Dempsey was champion from 1919 to 1926 and was known to extend...
Ray Close Boxing super-middleweight champion Ray Close (born January 20, 1969) in Belfast, Northern Ireland fought for most of his career in the Super Middleweight division, ending his career in the Light Heavyweight division. Ray is an active member of the Bangor...
