Peter_McNeeley

Peter McNeeley

Peter McNeeley

American boxer (born 1968)

Peter McNeeley (born 6 October 1968) is an American former heavyweight boxer, best known for his 1995 fight with Mike Tyson, before which McNeeley had said he would wrap Tyson in a "cocoon of horror."[2][3] McNeeley fought aggressively but was knocked down twice within the first two minutes. McNeeley was disqualified after his manager Vinnie Vecchione stepped into the ring to stop his fighter from taking any more punishment after the second knockdown. TV Guide included the fight in their list of the 50 Great TV Sports Moments of All Time in 1998.[4]

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Early life

John Peter Smith McNeeley was born on 6 October 1968 in Medfield, Massachusetts, U.S.; the child of Nancy McNeeley, (née Gray) (1944–2018) and Tom McNeeley (1937–2011).[5] His father was a former heavyweight contender who challenged Floyd Patterson for the world heavyweight championship, and later served eight years as the boxing commissioner of the Massachusetts State Boxing Commission.[5] His mother, Nancy, was a former Miss America contestant from New Hampshire. His youngest brother was referred to as “Snubby.”[6] McNeeley's grandfather, Thomas McNeeley Sr. was a New England boxing champion and fought on the 1928 Olympic boxing team.[7]

Amateur boxing career

McNeeley had 21 amateur fights, finishing his amateur career with the record 15–6.[8] Albeit a brief amateur career, he successfully represented the United States, wherein he defeated Wayne Bernard, the world Maritime heavyweight champion; and the first round knockout of No. 1 ranked US amateur James Johnson.[9] He won the New England Golden Gloves in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1989 and the New England Diamond Belt Tournament later that year.[9]

Personal life

In 1995, McNeeley was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.[10] In March 2006, McNeeley was arrested in Norwood, Massachusetts, after he punched a man and stole his wallet containing $200.[11] In June 2006, McNeeley was arrested for driving the getaway car used in a robbery of a Walgreens in Stoughton, Massachusetts. After searching the car, police recovered $180 in cash and a black fanny pack which had also been stolen from the store.[12] The charges were later reduced to larceny.

Professional boxing record

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References

  1. [1]
    "Boxing record for Peter McNeeley". BoxRec.
  2. [2]
    "Usa: Boxer Mike Tyson Comeback Fight Preview". YouTube.
  3. [3]
    "The Big Question". Sports Illustrated. 21 August 1995. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
  4. [4]
    "50 Greatest TV Sports Moments of All Time", TV Guide, July 11, 1998
  5. [5]
    "Never-give-up puncher McNeeley dies at 74". YourArlington. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  6. [6]
    "Nancy McNeeley returns to spotlight with son Peter". The MetroWest Daily News. 28 June 1995. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  7. [7]
    Bandy, Steve (13 July 1995). "McNeeley enjoys break from intense training session here". The Rayne Acadian-Tribune. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  8. [8]
    Peter McNeeley Amateur Record at the BoxingRecords. Last updated : March 1, 2006.
  9. [9]
    "Peter McNeeley - Biography". Peter McNeeley. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  10. [10]
    Ellement, John (15 November 1995). "McNeeley pleads not guilty to Roxy assault". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  11. [11]
    "'Hurricane' McNeeley arrested for assault". USA TODAY. 2 March 2006. Retrieved 30 May 2009.
  12. [12]
    "'Hurricane' McNeeley arrested in holdup". USA TODAY. 29 June 2006. Retrieved 30 May 2009.
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