Milton McCrory, a former WBC welterweight champion, fought out of the legendary Kronk boxing gym in Detroit. The “Iceman,” as he was known, had a 105-15 record as an amateur. Turning pro in 1980 under trainer Emanuel Steward, McCrory ran off twenty victories before meeting Colin Jones in 1983 for the vacant WBC welterweight title. The bout ended in a draw and McCrory would win the rematch five months later.
After several title defenses he ran into Donald Curry in 1985. McCrory (35-4-1 with 25 KOs) was no match for Curry and lost his title via a knockout in round two. He would lose one last world title bout in 1987 against WBA World light middleweight champ Mike McCallum and retired in 1991.
SM: Milton it’s great to speak with you. What have you been up to since you retired from the ring? MM: Well I worked for Chrysler for about fifteen years. I just retired last year.
SM: What about boxing, have you been involved in anyway over the years? MM: I trained some amateurs from about 2001-2004. Guys like Andy Lee and Domonique Dolton. Whoever was at Kronk, that?s the only place I’ve helped out. I just don’t have the time for it too much because I’m married and have other things going on right now. I still go to Kronk quite a bit though.
SM: So how did it all start for you, boxing? MM: I was about twelve years old. Jimmy Paul got me started in i
