Tom McNeeley
Thomas William McNeeley, Jr. (February 27, 1937 – October 25, 2011) was a professional boxer. He was son of Tom McNeeley, Sr., who was also a professional boxer. McNeeley attended Michigan State University where he played football.
| Tom McNeeley | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Jr |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6′ 2″ (188 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 27 February 1937 Cambridge, Massachusetts[1] |
| Died | 25 October 2011 (aged 74) Weymouth, Massachusetts [2] |
| Stance | Orthodox[1] |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 51[1] |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 28 |
| Losses | 14 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
His first professional fight was on July 17, 1958. He fought 25 times without losing. On December 4, 1961, McNeeley fought Floyd Patterson for the World Heavyweight Championship. Patterson retained his title. McNeeley retired after a June 14, 1966 fight.[3] He later served on the Massachusetts Boxing Commission for eight years. He was also a U.S. Marshall. Later, he worked in the athletic department of the Massachusetts prison system and as a counselor for state employees.
McNeeley's son, Peter McNeeley was also a professional boxer. Peter fought Mike Tyson.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Tom McNeeley - Boxer". Archived from the original on April 29, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ↑ Thomas McNeeley Jr.. November 4, 2011. p. B7.
- ↑ "Tom McNeely - Boxer". Retrieved November 4, 2011.[dead link]
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