Howard Davis, Jr.

Howard Davis had a distinguished amateur career. In 1973 he won the AAU featherweight crown, and in 1974, at the first Worlds Amateur Boxing Championships, he became the first to win the featherweight title. He also won four Golden Gloves titles, and in 1976 added the AAU lightweight title before taking the Olympic trials. At Montreal he won his gold medals with classy technical skills and speed. After 1976 Davis fought successfully as a professional thru 1988. He retired in that year, but came back and boxed again professionally from 1994-1996, then retiring with a career record of 36 wins (14 by KO), 6 losses, and 1 draw.