Edmund Kealoha Parker Karate (1931-1990) Ed Parker invented a martial art known as American Kenpo (Law of the Fist) that now spans the globe. He studied at BYU Provo and received a degree in sociology. Upon graduation he relocated his family to Pasadena California...
Rocky R. Twitchell Rocky is the 1991 Utah Golden Gloves Champ in the 147lbs weight Division and also fought in the” Utah Summer Games” from 1989 to 1991 obtaining a Silver Medal, 2 gold Medals and a Featured Boxer on Dave Fox’s Sports Den for 2...
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...
