Comments Thread For: Howard Davis: Industry Mourns Loss of a Gentleman"

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Fond recollections continue to pour in regarding the life that was for Howard Davis Jr., who passed away Wednesday evening following a 10-month battle with Stage 4 lung cancer.

Most boxing-related obituaries will point out that Davis Jr., 59 years of age at the time of his passing, was regarded as one of the best U.S. amateur boxers in history. The four-time Golden Gloves winner from the Glen Cove section of Long Island, New York amassed an amateur mark of 125-5, having learned the sport from his father Howard Sr. as the oldest of 10 siblings.

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[rojo45]

Rest in peace champ. I met him once and knew his cousin as well. would have been a champ no doubt if he came along today!

[CJRock]

Sad to hear of another member of our boxing family passing. R.I.P Champ My sincere condolences to his wife & family

[TBear]

Watched Howard Davis Jr. from the amateurs through the pros. Win or lose he gave it all.

R.I.P. champ.