Family Tradition: Fighting Families

HomicideHenry · Post by **HomicideHenry** » 21 Jan 2007, 17:12

Charles Wepner, Sr. 14-21-3 (4) and Chuck Wepner 35-14-2 (17)

Tom McNeeley 37-14-0 (28) and Peter McNeeley 47-7-0 (36)

Max Baer and Buddy Baer

Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko

Marcel Cerdan and Marcel Cerdan, Jr.

Joe Frazier and Marvis Frazier and Jacquelyn Frazier (think he had another son who boxed but I forget his name)

Muhammad Ali and Laila Ali and Rudy Clay (think he was an amateur)

George Foreman and Freeda Foreman

Michael Spinks and Leon Spinks and Corey Spinks

Buster Mathis and Buster Mathis, Jr.

Martin Sosa Cameron · Post by **Martin Sosa Cameron** » 21 Jan 2007, 19:01

The Lovell Family, all Heavyweights:
Alberto (Olympic Hw Champ; as pro, Argentinian and South American Champ; rated no. 4 of the world when Joe Louis was the Champ)
Guillermo (Olympic Silver Hw Medalist)
and the sons of Alberto (Sr)
Alberto, and
Pedro, both rated as pro between the best 15 of the world

The Cañete brothers:
Osvaldo (Pan American Champ; as pro, no. 1 in the Argentinian rating)
Carlos (Argentinian and South American Champ in two weights, challenger for the World Title, too no. 1 of the world in two weights)

The Chilean Loayza Family, in many weights:
Estanislao
Miguel
Rubén and others

The Harada brothers:
Masahiko "Fighting", World Champ in two weights
Ushiwakamaru, world rated

The Jofre, of Argentina and Brazil:

Arístides, amateur, father and manager
Eder, Brazilian and South American Champ and World Champ in two weights

The Giménez brothers:
Carlos (Argentinian and South American Champ)
Juan José, both challengers for World Titles

The Hernández brothers:
Héctor "Yeyé", South American, Argentinian and Chilean Champ
Hugo "Pajarito", both high world rated

The Peralta brothers:
Manuel
Gregorio "Goyo", Argentine and South American Champ
Avenamar "Vena", too Argentinian and South American Champ; both, Goyo and Avenamar, no. 1 world rated

and many others!

cosand · Post by **cosand** » 21 Jan 2007, 21:08

The DeJohn family (Di Gianni)
Johnny..co manager/co trainer of Carmen Basillio
Ralph, Mike, Joey, and Carmen.. LHW, MW, HW, WW fighters

Carmen Basilio and Billy Backus
Uncle and Nephew who both held world titles

Chet Vinci and Greg Sorrentino MW/WW and HW, Uncle and Nephew

Mike and Jerry Quarry HW and LHW, brothers

Duane and Rodney Bobick HW brothers

Victor*KC · Post by **Victor*KC** » 21 Jan 2007, 21:13

The Marquez Brother's

Juan Manuel Marquez and Rafael Marquez

Ruelas Brothers

Rafael Ruelas and Gabriel Ruelas

Victor*KC · Post by **Victor*KC** » 21 Jan 2007, 21:22

The Hearns Family

Thomas Hearns and son Ronald Hearns

cosand · Post by **cosand** » 21 Jan 2007, 21:22

Roselin and Eric Morales.......Just kidding

JC · Post by JC » 21 Jan 2007, 21:30

The Zivic brothers Fritzie, Joe, Eddie, Pete and Jack
The Turpin brothers Randy, Jackie and Dick

jjflany · Post by **jjflany** » 21 Jan 2007, 23:07

The Flanagan brothers Glen,Del,Gerry and Art. Glen and Del are World Boxing Hall Of Famers.

Expug · Post by **Expug** » 21 Jan 2007, 23:24

Earnie Lopez(Indian Red)

Danny Lopez (Lil Red)

kovit · Post by **kovit** » 22 Jan 2007, 04:41

Khaosai and Khaokor Galaxy

wouter · Post by **wouter** » 22 Jan 2007, 05:12

Additions:

Hearns family: Henry Hearns
Quarry family: Bobby Quarry
McNeely family: Tom McNeely sr.
Spinks family: Leon Calvin
Frazier family: Hector Frazier (aka Joe Frazier jr.)

Also:

Marvin Hagler / Robbie Sims
Larry and Mark Holmes

john2345 · Post by **john2345** » 22 Jan 2007, 06:07

Henry Cooper and his brother Jim (real name George)

Jack London and his son Brian London

George Collins (British Welterweight challanger) and brother Tony

Floyd Patterson and adopted son Tracy Harris Patterson

Ray Boom Boom Mancini and father Lenny

The Mancini fighting clan from London

The Bizzarros from upstate NY (Erie?)

Davey and Matthew Hilton, plus their father Dave

Arturo Gatti and brother Joe

Peter Harrison and better known (!) son Scott Harrison

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john2345 · Post by **john2345** » 22 Jan 2007, 06:11

and of course Johnny Frankham and brother Bobby

plus Chris and Kevin Finnegan

Steve Collins also came from a well known Dublin boxing family, though I think they were mainly amateur, notable Jack O'Rourke, his uncle who was an Irish Amateur champion

Likewise Billy Schwer's father Paddy (?) was an Irish amateur champion

Billy "Spider" Kelly and his father Jim "Spider" Kelly - from N Ireland

Bladder · Post by **Bladder** » 22 Jan 2007, 07:52

Lots of brothers on this thread:

http://www.boxrec.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25327

generic screen name · Post by **generic screen name** » 22 Jan 2007, 08:53

How about the imfamous Mayweather family

Jeff, Roger, Floyd Sr., and Floyd Jr.

McGirts

James Sr and Jr

Spinks

Leon, Michael, and Cory

john2345 · Post by **john2345** » 22 Jan 2007, 09:22

The Danaher family from Bethnal Green in London were well known boxers in the 1920s and 30s. I think that a younger one may have boxed more recently.

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Expug · Post by **Expug** » 22 Jan 2007, 10:41

Tommy Hearns' brother Billy also had some pro fights.
Also.The late Billy Collins and his Father Billy Collins sr.

Victor*KC · Post by **Victor*KC** » 22 Jan 2007, 12:27

Terry Norris and Orlin Norris

Martin Sosa Cameron · Post by **Martin Sosa Cameron** » 22 Jan 2007, 12:47

FERNÁNDEZ brothers, Jorge and Manuel

FARR, George, father, a bare knuckle fighter, and Tommy, son

CAMPOLO brothers, Victorio and Valentín, two giants in height and weight

FULLMER brothers, Gene and Don

PERALTA brothers, Eustaquio and Víctor, both Argentinian Champs (not relation with the other Peralta bros, Manuel, Goyo and Avenamar)

MILLS Dave Mills, born in the United States, Chilean South American Champ, was uncle of Eddie Machen

MERENTINO brothers, Rafael and Félix (amateur)

PATTERSON brothers, Floyd and Ray

there is a lot!

Eric the Viking · Post by **Eric the Viking** » 22 Jan 2007, 14:47

Haven't seen this one mentioned yet: Roy Jones Senior had a brief pro career, which included getting an ass-whupping at the hands of Marvin Hagler. (I believe that sort of thing only counts as a "highlight" after enough years have passed.

Borinken25 · Post by **Borinken25** » 22 Jan 2007, 17:09

Felix Sr. and Jr. Trinidad
The Cotto brothers

Seamus · Post by **Seamus** » 22 Jan 2007, 17:41

Anybody know why Sugar Ray's brother Roger Leonard quit boxing with a 16-1 record ? He had already beaten Sean Mannion, Rudy Robles, Johnny Gant and Clyde Gray.

dr_devious · Post by **dr_devious** » 22 Jan 2007, 17:49

Alan and Ross Minter
Steve Foster and Stephen Foster Jr

Martin Sosa Cameron · Post by **Martin Sosa Cameron** » 22 Jan 2007, 18:09

This, all we knows:

FAMECHON family, of France; with André, Ray, Johnny (France-Australia) and others, most of them world rated

Other:

TOWEEL brothers from South Africa, Willie and Vic (another, promoter)

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » 23 Jan 2007, 12:39

john2345 wrote:and of course Johnny Frankham and brother Bobby

plus Chris and Kevin Finnegan

Steve Collins also came from a well known Dublin boxing family, though I think they were mainly amateur, notable Jack O'Rourke, his uncle who was an Irish Amateur champion

Likewise Billy Schwer's father Paddy (?) was an Irish amateur champion

Billy "Spider" Kelly and his father Jim "Spider" Kelly - from N Ireland

I know it is amatuer, but the Frankhams good friends, and relatives by marraige, the Stevens.
Les won the ABA's heavy, before turning pro, then twenty years to the very week i think it was, Les' son Blue did the same thing winning the ABA Heavy title. Both National.

Family Tradition: Fighting Families

Family Tradition: Fighting Families

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