Jimmy Giambelluca – The former Buffalo boxer and amateur coach passed away on Friday, January 10, in Buffalo, NY, at the age of 69. Jimmy won the open 125 lb. Buffalo Golden Gloves in 1974, defeating Noel Brain of St. Catherines. He was the runner-up in the 1973 novice class of the Gloves, losing in the finals to Rocky Fratto of Geneva. He had 24 pro fights (1981-1986) before becoming a coach at the Lackawanna Boxing Club with Roy Brasch. Source: Bob Caico/ BoxRec
Cliff Allen – The Long Beach California heavyweight active from 1969-1970, died January 3, 2025, at age 82. He was born Clifford Duane Allen in Jackson, Wyoming, and compiled a record of 3-1-0. BoxRec