| |
|
Legendary Panama Al Brown Inducted into NYSBHOF
By Gabriel F. Cordero
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 15 May 2024
The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) has announced legendary Panamanian world champion Alfonso Teófilo "Panama Al" Brown as one of the 16 members of its 2024 class.
The 12th Annual NYSBHOF Induction Dinner will be held Sunday evening (12:30-5:30 PM ET), September 15, 2024, at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Tickets can be purchased by contacting NYSBHOF President Jack Hirsch at (516) 790-7592 or ajhirsch5@aol.com.
“Panama Al” Brown, a long-time bantamweight champion who spent much of his career fighting in Harlem, will be honored posthumously.
Alfonso Teófilo Brown was born in Colón, Panama, on July 5, 1902, and died in New York on April 11, 1951. He was very popular in France and had about 40 fights in Europe between 1929 and 1934.
He is legendary for becoming the first Hispanic boxer to be a world champion and is widely considered one of the best bantamweights in history. He had a record of 123 wins, 18 losses, and 10 draws, with 55 knockouts, placing him on the exclusive list of boxers who achieved 50 or more victories by knockout. He was the world bantamweight champion for six years and, during that time, made 11 title defenses against the best of his era.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Gabriel F. Cordero.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Kittipayak is new WBF World heavyweight champ
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 28 Oct 2025NBA Daily: Spurs Dominate Raptors 121-103
By Reylan Loberternos, , Tue, 28 Oct 2025National Master Almario Marlon Bernardino Jr. rules Moonroast chessfest
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 28 Oct 2025VISOLI HEADLINES DECEMBER 17 FESTIVE FIGHT NIGHT IN LONDON FEATURING AYTON, BEVAN, MITCHELL AND MORE AS HEDGES COLLIDES WITH ZORRO FOR ENGLISH TITLE – LIVE WORLDWIDE ON DAZN
, Tue, 28 Oct 2025Filipino Fighters Unite for Pacquiao’s “Thrilla in Manila” 50th Anniversary Celebration
By Dong Secuya, , Tue, 28 Oct 2025Manny Pacquiao joins International Boxing Association as Vice President
, Tue, 28 Oct 2025“THE BLACK HULK” BILAL SEIDU CHASING CHAMPIONSHIP GLORY IN THUNDERDOME 52 MAIN EVENT REMATCH
, Tue, 28 Oct 2025GM Joey remains on top
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 28 Oct 2025Gensan boxers waxed hot
By Lito delos Reyes, , Tue, 28 Oct 2025NBA Daily: Spurs Fil-Am Rookie Dylan Harper Sparks Spurs Win Over Nets 118-107
By Reylan Loberternos, , Mon, 27 Oct 2025THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 22: JOE FRAZIER AFTER THRILLA
By Maloney L. Samaco, , Mon, 27 Oct 2025The Century Man: Jake Pollard and the Art of Losing Well
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Mon, 27 Oct 2025Taduran Dominates Balunan to Retain IBF Minimumweight Crown
By Dong Secuya, , Sun, 26 Oct 2025GM Antonio outwits Kazakh GM, shares lead
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sun, 26 Oct 2025Pedro Taduran Defends IBF 105 Belt Against Christian Balunan Sunday
By Dong Secuya, , Sat, 25 Oct 2025DAVID ALCAIDE CROWNED INAUGURAL PHILIPPINES OPEN CHAMPION
, Sat, 25 Oct 2025Bryce Mills vs. James Bernadin Venue Changed: Randolph House Hotel & Convention Center Will Host Pro/Am Card in Liverpool, New York
, Sat, 25 Oct 2025Parker vs. Wardley: Who Will Keep Winning Streak Alive?
By Chris Carlson, , Sat, 25 Oct 2025Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman Stays Undefeated with Second-Round TKO in Southern California Debut
, Sat, 25 Oct 2025Elmo Traya, Reymond Yanong, Ivan Ognayon in Action in Brico Santig's Show Today in Thailand, LIVE on TrillerTV
By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 25 Oct 2025Alessio Bisutti Fights for WBF Heavyweight World Title in Highland Show October 25 in Thailand
By Carlos Costa, , Sat, 25 Oct 2025WEIGHTS FROM NIGHT OF KNOCKOUTS XXXVI AT MOTORCITY CASINO HOTEL TONIGHT IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT
, Sat, 25 Oct 202530 people arrested in NBA gambling operation
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Sat, 25 Oct 2025GM Joey beats CM Marc in Italy World Senior Standard chess tourney to climb at 2nd place
By Marlon Bernardino, , Sat, 25 Oct 2025RomyMac’s Ali memories
By Joaquin Henson, , Fri, 24 Oct 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
