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Howard Edward Davis Jr. (February 14, 1956 – December 30, 2015) was an American professional boxer. Growing up on Long Island as the eldest of 10 children, Davis first learned boxing from his father. After being inspired by a movie about Muhammad Ali, Davis embarked on his amateur career.
Jan 1, 2016 · Olympic champion boxer Howard Davis Jr., who won the 1976 gold medal and was named over teammate Sugar Ray Leonard as the most outstanding fighter in the Montreal Games, has died of cancer,...
Dec 31, 2015 · Davis, who beat Sugar Ray Leonard and Michael Spinks in Montreal, passed away after a short battle with cancer. He also trained MMA star Chuck Liddell and had a 36-6-1 pro record.
Jan 1, 2016 · Howard Davis Jr., a boxer from Long Island who in 1976 won an Olympic gold medal and also received the Val Barker Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding Olympic fighter, over his teammates...
Howard Davis Jr. Swift could not answer the bell for the 9th round after being down at the end of round 8. Swift took the fight on 3 days notice as a replacement for Gene Hatcher. Davis was knocked down in the 5th and 8th rounds. Collins did not answer the bell for round four. Valdez was knocked down in the 5th round.
Dec 31, 2015 · Howard Davis Jr., the most outstanding boxer in the 1976 Olympics despite fighting on an American team that included Sugar Ray Leonard and Michael Spinks, died Wednesday after a brief battle...
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Jul 10 2015. Media. Interview by Ken Hissner (Jan 8, 2008) Doghouse Boxing Article from: http://www.doghouseboxing.com/DHB/KenH010808.htm. Sugar Ray Leonard and Howard Davis, Jr. were two of the most outstanding amateurs in the country between the years 1972 and 1976. Leonard won the National Golden Gloves title’s from 1972-1974.
