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Final Bell 2026

Rick Myers – The Columbia, Illinois heavyweight active from 1979 to 2010, died January 26, 2026, at age 69. He was born Richard Alan Myers in Belleville, Illinois, on September 24, 1957, and compiled a record of 14-16-1 (KO 7/KO by 7). A heavyweight journeyman, he fought notable boxers such as Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Evander […]

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Final Bell 2025

Ebo Elder – The former junior-welterweight, active from 2000 to 2006, died on December 1, 2025, at the age of 46 after being diagnosed with glioblastoma in October 2024. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 23, 1978, and compiled a record of 22-3-0 (KO 14/KO by 3). Ebo started boxing at two when

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RIP Thomas M. Gerbasi

Thomas M. Gerbasi 1968-2025 Thomas Michael Gerbasi, 57, of Staten Island, NY, formerly from Brooklyn, NY, sadly passed away on September 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones on his 31st wedding anniversary to his loving wife, Sonia Rodriguez Gerbasi. Tom was the beloved son of Susan Gerbasi and the late Thomas Gerbasi. A devoted husband,

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Rest in Peace Austin Killeen

Austin Killeen June 12, 1942 – May 15, 2025 ********* It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of our dear friend and fellow boxing historian, Austin Killeen. Born on June 12, 1942, in Springfield, Mass., Austin was an educator, coach, and proud father. He was an accomplished

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RIP Ernie “Big E” Brown

Ernest Darick Brown of Zion, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 67. Ernie “Big E” Brown died on December 12, 2023, at the age of 67. Ernie was born on April 8, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan. Ernie retired from the United States Navy after twenty years of honorable service.

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RIP Dwaine Simpson

Dwaine Simpson January 26, 1935 – August 3, 2023 ********* IBRO’s Dwaine Simpson, who ran the Miami Dade County Parks amateur boxing program for 42 years, died August 3 at his Weston home after a brief illness. He was 89. Dwaine was born in Asheville, North Carolina, on January 26, 1934, and was an active

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RIP Michael Hunnicutt

Michael Hunnicutt passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2023, at the age of 68. Michael was a brilliant boxing analyst and historian. His expertise extended from the gloved era through 2004, specifically in Jack Dempsey, Harry Greb, Sam Langford, Joe Gans, Benny Leonard, Jack Johnson, and Mickey Walker. His research included an extensive study into

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The Final Bell Rang for Chicago Boxing Historian J.J. Johnston
on November 4, 2022

By Doug Cavanaugh (With comments by Dan Cuoco, DS Cogswell, and Mike Silver) I received word that the Final Bell rang for Chicago boxing historian J.J. Johnston last month. He passed away in his beloved Chicago on November 4 at age 89. J.J. had been in deteriorating health in the past couple of years and

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