Floyd Patterson was an absolute monster in the ring, using his dynamic footwork, crafty boxing, and incredible speed to destroy the competition. He rose through the ranks at a ridiculous pace, taking ...

The Floyd Patterson Boxing Club is set to host another high-stakes event in the area with the Battle of the Northeast upcoming this Saturday, April 4. Hosted at SUNY New Paltz, doors are set to open ...

POUGHKEEPSIE – Running into some unintended word play, Anthony Bongiorni discussed the unnecessary "black eye" that consequentially impacts the sport of boxing as a whole. Bongiorni, owner of the ...

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Floyd Patterson, 71, a soft-spoken boxer who became the world heavyweight champion at age 21 after taking up the sport at a reform school for boys, died May 11 at his home in New Paltz, N.Y. He had ...