Name Ricky Womack Role Boxer | Died January 19, 2002 Martial art Boxing | |
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Ricky Womack Talks About The 2016 PVA Jr. Olympic Regional Team!
Ricky Womack (May 7, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan – January 19, 2002) was a professional boxer from the United States.
Contents
- Ricky Womack Talks About The 2016 PVA Jr Olympic Regional Team
- Evander the real deal holyfield vs ricky womack 1 amateur contest
- Amateur highlights
- Professional career
- Troubles outside the ring
- Comeback
- Death
- References
Evander the real deal holyfield vs ricky womack 1 amateur contest
Amateur highlights
Womack had an outstanding amateur career, and beat future legend Evander Holyfield twice.
Selected bouts [1]:
1982
1983
1984
Professional career
Womack turned pro in 1984 and began his career with a promising string of victories, including a victory over future champion Uriah Grant, and was undefeated in his first nine bouts until troubles outside of the ring derailed his career.
Troubles outside the ring
Womack was sentenced to 12–25 years for armed robbery [2]. After serving 15 years, Womack was released in November 2000 [3].
Comeback
After his release, Womack returned to the ring in 2001 and won all four bouts.
Death
On January 19, 2002, Womack committed suicide, two months after his last fight. [5]