Floyd Patterson was an absolute monster in the ring, using his dynamic footwork, crafty boxing, and incredible speed to ...

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 ...

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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 ...