| Sport | Boxing |
|---|---|
| Position | — |
| Hall of Fame Status | International Boxing Hall of Fame |
| Date of Birth | 1935-01-04 |
| Place of Birth | Waco, NC |
| Date of Death | 2006-05-11 |
| Place of Death | New Paltz, NY |
| Age at Death | 71 |
| Cause of Death | Alzheimer's disease, Cancer |
| College / University | — |
| Teams | — |
Biography
An Olympic gold medalist and world champion, he died from Alzheimer's disease and prostate cancer.