Patrick Maloney
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Patrick Maloney was a professional American Welterweight boxer
from the Yorkville
section of New York City
. As an amateur boxer, Maloney advanced to the finals of the 1972 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb. Open Division. He was defeated by future Light Heavyweight Champion Eddie Gregory whom later changed his name to Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
. As an amateur Maloney fought four golden glove
champions losing by decision to Edwin Viruet
, Harold Wesson, Ray Hammond and Eddie Gregory.
Maloney started his professional career on November 11, 1974 with a four round decision win over Felix "Kid" Perez at the Felt Forum in New York City. Maloney holds notable wins over George Fakaras, Vince Pavon, Frank Minnigan, Lloyd Blake and Willie Davis. Maloney was defeated by Johnny Turner, Sean Mannion and Randy Milton. Maloney also sparred with world champions such as Vito Antuofermo
, Saoul Mamby
, Billy Costello
, and Roberto Duran
.
Maloney boxed twice as a professional boxer at Madison Square Garden
in New York City. Additionally, he boxed at the now defunct Sunnyside Garden Arena in Sunnyside, Queens
.
Patrick Maloney ended his career in 1980. His unofficial professional record is 15 wins and 3 losses. Patrick continued staying in shape past his boxing career by running 19 marathons and babysitting his four young grandchildren.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
from the Yorkville
Yorkville
- Locations :In Canada:* Yorkville, Toronto, Ontario, a neighbourhoodIn the United States:*Yorkville, California, in Mendocino County**Yorkville Highlands AVA, California wine region in Mendocino County**Yorkville, Placer County, California*Yorkville, Georgia...
section of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. As an amateur boxer, Maloney advanced to the finals of the 1972 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb. Open Division. He was defeated by future Light Heavyweight Champion Eddie Gregory whom later changed his name to Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad is a retired American boxer.- Amateur career :Boxing under his birth name, Eddie Gregory, Muhammad won two New York Golden Gloves Championships. Gregory won both the 1971 and the 1972 New York Golden Gloves 147 lb Open Championships...
. As an amateur Maloney fought four golden glove
Golden Gloves
The Golden Gloves is the name given to annual competitions for amateur boxing in the United States. The Golden Gloves is often the term used to refer to the National Golden Gloves competition, but it also can represent several other amateur tournaments, including regional golden gloves...
champions losing by decision to Edwin Viruet
Edwin Viruet
Edwin Viruet is a retired boxer from Puerto Rico. His brother Adolfo was also a professional boxer.Viruet made his professional debut in 1969...
, Harold Wesson, Ray Hammond and Eddie Gregory.
Maloney started his professional career on November 11, 1974 with a four round decision win over Felix "Kid" Perez at the Felt Forum in New York City. Maloney holds notable wins over George Fakaras, Vince Pavon, Frank Minnigan, Lloyd Blake and Willie Davis. Maloney was defeated by Johnny Turner, Sean Mannion and Randy Milton. Maloney also sparred with world champions such as Vito Antuofermo
Vito Antuofermo
Vito Antuofermo is an Italian-American actor who is also a former world Middleweight boxing champion.-Background:Antuofermo was born in Italy, in the town of Palo del Colle, which is located about 15 km inland from the city of Bari. but his family moved to the United States when he was 17...
, Saoul Mamby
Saoul Mamby
Saoul Paul Mamby was a professional boxer between 1969 and 2008.- Personal :Mamby, the child of a mother of Spanish descent and father from Jamaica, converted to Judaism at age 4.Mamby is also a Vietnam veteran....
, Billy Costello
Billy Costello
Billy Costello was a professional boxer in the United States.-Early Life:...
, and Roberto Duran
Roberto Durán
Roberto Durán Samaniego is a retired professional boxer from Panama, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time. A versatile brawler in the ring, he was nicknamed "Manos de Piedra" during his career....
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Maloney boxed twice as a professional boxer at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
in New York City. Additionally, he boxed at the now defunct Sunnyside Garden Arena in Sunnyside, Queens
Sunnyside, Queens
Sunnyside is a neighborhood in the western portion of the New York City borough of Queens, in New York state, in the United States. It shares borders with Hunters Point and Long Island City to the west, Astoria to the north, Woodside to the east and Maspeth to the south...
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Patrick Maloney ended his career in 1980. His unofficial professional record is 15 wins and 3 losses. Patrick continued staying in shape past his boxing career by running 19 marathons and babysitting his four young grandchildren.