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Harry Moyer

2006-09-06T22:34:28Z

Rpettey:

[[file:HarryBoxing copy.jpg|right|thumb|Harry Moyer]]
*Father of fellow boxers Denny Moyer and Phil Moyer.
*Brother of fellow boxer Tommy Moyer

1934 Runner Up in Pacific Coast Amateur Lightweight Championship, losing to Earle Booker.

Fight Record: [http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=281610]

[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Harry]]

File:HarryBoxing copy.jpg

2006-09-06T22:33:45Z

Rpettey:

Harry Moyer

2006-09-06T22:33:31Z

Rpettey:

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*Father of fellow boxers Denny Moyer and Phil Moyer.
*Brother of fellow boxer Tommy Moyer

1934 Runner Up in Pacific Coast Amateur Lightweight Championship, losing to Earle Booker.

Fight Record: [http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=281610]

[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Harry]]

Steve Moyer

2006-09-06T22:32:11Z

Rpettey:

[[file:StevePose1_1-12 copy.jpg|right|thumb|Steve Moyer]]
Fight Record: [http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=028456]

[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Steve]]

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2006-09-06T22:31:19Z

Rpettey:

Phil Moyer

2006-09-06T22:28:40Z

Rpettey:

[[file:DennyPhilFightPose copy.jpg|right|thumb|Phil Moyer]]
<boxer>013113</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Sid Flaherty]] 
'''Trainer''': [[Danny Rodriguez]]

Phil Moyer is a member of Portland Oregon's most famous boxing family and
the older brother of Denny Moyer. As an amateur Phil went on to win the
West Coast Golden Gloves when he was barely old enough to fight. He was
trained by his father Harry Moyer, who was also an amateur champion, and who
also won the West Coast Golden Glove champion in 1937.
Phil was awarded a football or boxing scholarship to Idaho State University.
He boxed as an amateur on the Idaho State team, but left college when Sid
Flaherty, a professional manager, convinced him to turn pro in 1957.
As a professional, he was trained by Danny Rodriquez, and quickly became
known as a powerful puncher and skilled boxer. Although, lesser known than
his brother Denny, Phil was very established in his own right.
Phil's career highlights include his two-time encounter with Florentino
Fernandez and his memorable 1962 decision in Los Angeles over the great
Sugar Ray Robinson. Phil's professional career was cut short in 1962 when he
suffered a detached retina during his fight with Terry Downes in London,
England.

[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Phil]]

Phil Moyer

2006-09-06T22:27:49Z

Rpettey:

[[file:DennyBoxRec1.jpg|right|thumb|Phil Moyer]]
<boxer>013113</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Sid Flaherty]] 
'''Trainer''': [[Danny Rodriguez]]

Phil Moyer is a member of Portland Oregon's most famous boxing family and
the older brother of Denny Moyer. As an amateur Phil went on to win the
West Coast Golden Gloves when he was barely old enough to fight. He was
trained by his father Harry Moyer, who was also an amateur champion, and who
also won the West Coast Golden Glove champion in 1937.
Phil was awarded a football or boxing scholarship to Idaho State University.
He boxed as an amateur on the Idaho State team, but left college when Sid
Flaherty, a professional manager, convinced him to turn pro in 1957.
As a professional, he was trained by Danny Rodriquez, and quickly became
known as a powerful puncher and skilled boxer. Although, lesser known than
his brother Denny, Phil was very established in his own right.
Phil's career highlights include his two-time encounter with Florentino
Fernandez and his memorable 1962 decision in Los Angeles over the great
Sugar Ray Robinson. Phil's professional career was cut short in 1962 when he
suffered a detached retina during his fight with Terry Downes in London,
England.

[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Phil]]

Phil Moyer

2006-09-06T22:25:47Z

Rpettey:

<boxer>013113</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Sid Flaherty]] 
'''Trainer''': [[Danny Rodriguez]]
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Phil Moyer is a member of Portland Oregon's most famous boxing family and
the older brother of Denny Moyer. As an amateur Phil went on to win the
West Coast Golden Gloves when he was barely old enough to fight. He was
trained by his father Harry Moyer, who was also an amateur champion, and who
also won the West Coast Golden Glove champion in 1937.
Phil was awarded a football or boxing scholarship to Idaho State University.
He boxed as an amateur on the Idaho State team, but left college when Sid
Flaherty, a professional manager, convinced him to turn pro in 1957.
As a professional, he was trained by Danny Rodriquez, and quickly became
known as a powerful puncher and skilled boxer. Although, lesser known than
his brother Denny, Phil was very established in his own right.
Phil's career highlights include his two-time encounter with Florentino
Fernandez and his memorable 1962 decision in Los Angeles over the great
Sugar Ray Robinson. Phil's professional career was cut short in 1962 when he
suffered a detached retina during his fight with Terry Downes in London,
England.

[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Phil]]

File:DennyPhilFightPose copy.jpg

2006-09-06T22:22:45Z

Rpettey:

Phil Moyer

2006-09-06T22:21:08Z

Rpettey:

<boxer>013113</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Sid Flaherty]] 
'''Trainer''': [[Danny Rodriguez]]

Phil Moyer is a member of Portland Oregon's most famous boxing family and
the older brother of Denny Moyer. As an amateur Phil went on to win the
West Coast Golden Gloves when he was barely old enough to fight. He was
trained by his father Harry Moyer, who was also an amateur champion, and who
also won the West Coast Golden Glove champion in 1937.
Phil was awarded a football or boxing scholarship to Idaho State University.
He boxed as an amateur on the Idaho State team, but left college when Sid
Flaherty, a professional manager, convinced him to turn pro in 1957.
As a professional, he was trained by Danny Rodriquez, and quickly became
known as a powerful puncher and skilled boxer. Although, lesser known than
his brother Denny, Phil was very established in his own right.
Phil's career highlights include his two-time encounter with Florentino
Fernandez and his memorable 1962 decision in Los Angeles over the great
Sugar Ray Robinson. Phil's professional career was cut short in 1962 when he
suffered a detached retina during his fight with Terry Downes in London,
England.

[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Phil]]

Denny Moyer

2006-01-16T00:23:28Z

Rpettey:

[[file:DennyBoxRec1.jpg|right|thumb|Denny Moyer]]
<boxer>009785</boxer>
'''Manager''': [[Sid Flaherty]] 
'''Trainers''': [[Danny Rodriguez]] and [[Harry Moyer]]

== Fighting Family Members ==
*Son of Harry Moyer
*Younger brother of Phil Moyer
*Nephew of Tommy Moyer
*Uncle of Steve Moyer

== Amateur and Professional Achievements ==
*1956 Runner-up National AAU Welterweight Championships
*1957 National AAU Welterweight Champion
*1964 Jr. Middleweight Champion of the World
*1971 Las Vegas Boxer of the Year
*1983 Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
*2001 World Boxing Hall of Fame

Began pro career: Aug. 17, 1957 
Retired: 1975

A technically masterful fighter with “movie star looks,” Moyer is generally regarded as the finest boxer to ever come out of the State of Oregon. Nephew of National AAU champion Tommy Moyer and younger brother of professional boxer Phil Moyer, Denny Moyer became a national Amateur Champion in 1957, making a good start as a pro. He fought Don Jordan for the world welterweight title on July 7, 1959, after just 21 professional bouts, in his home town of Portland. Moyer was outpointed, making the world title shot his first defeat. He continued to box in the best company for two years, and then won the vacant light-middleweight title by gaining a points win over Joey Giambra. After two successful defenses, he lost the title to Ralph Dupas on points. Moyer became a middleweight and in 1970 won the American middleweight title by out pointing Eddie Pace. He lost and regained this title, then challenged Carlos Monzon for the world crown in Rome, but was stopped in five rounds. Moyer continued to fight for another three years before retiring in 1975.

== Post-Boxing Career ==
After his boxing career, Moyer worked in real estate and owned a construction company. The website, Eastside Boxing reported in February 2004, that Moyer was in a Portland nursing home. The reason for his stay is unknown.

[[Category:World Light Middleweight Champions|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:American World Champions|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:National AAU Champions|Moyer, Denny]]

File:DennyBoxRec1.jpg

2005-11-14T19:45:54Z

Rpettey:

Denny Moyer

2005-11-14T19:34:59Z

Rpettey: /* Amateur Achievements */

<boxer>009785</boxer>

Moyer is generally regarded as the finest boxer to ever come out of Portland and the State of Oregon.

== Fighting Family Members ==
*Son of Harry Moyer
*Younger brother of Phil Moyer
*Nephew of Tommy Moyer

== Amateur and Professional Achievements ==
*1956 Runner-up National AAU Welterweight Championships
*1957 National AAU Welterweight Champion

Began pro career: Aug. 17, 1957
Retired: 1975

A technically masterful fighter with “movie star looks”, Moyer is generally regarded as the finest boxer to ever come out of the State of Oregon. Nephew of National AAU champion Tommy Moyer and younger brother of professional boxer Phil Moyer, Denny became a national Amateur Champion in 1957, making a good start as a pro, fighting Don Jordan for the world welterweight title on July 7, 1959 after just 21 professional bouts in his home town of Portland. Denny was outpointed, making the world title shot his first defeat. He continued to box in the best company for 2 years, and then won the vacant light-middleweight title by gaining a points win over Joey Giambra. After two successful defenses, he lost the title to Ralph Dupas on points. Moyer became a middleweight and in 1970 won the American middleweight title by out pointing Eddie Pace. He lost and regained this title, then challenged Carlos Monzon for the world crown in Rome, but was stopped in 5 rounds. Moyer continued to fight for another three years before retiring in 1975.

== Post-Boxing Career ==
After his boxing career, Moyer worked in real estate and owned a construction company. The website, Eastside Boxing reported in February 2004, that Moyer was in a Portland nursing home. The reason for his stay is unknown.

[[Category:World Light Middleweight Champions|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:American World Champions|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:National AAU Champions|Moyer, Denny]]

Denny Moyer

2005-11-14T19:33:36Z

Rpettey: /* Amateur Achievements */

<boxer>009785</boxer>

Moyer is generally regarded as the finest boxer to ever come out of Portland and the State of Oregon.

== Fighting Family Members ==
*Son of Harry Moyer
*Younger brother of Phil Moyer
*Nephew of Tommy Moyer

== Amateur Achievements ==
*1956 Runner-up National AAU Welterweight Championships
*1957 National AAU Welterweight Champion

Began pro career: Aug. 17, 1957
Retired: 1975

A technically masterful fighter with “movie star looks”, Moyer is generally regarded as the finest boxer to ever come out of the State of Oregon. Nephew of National AAU champion Tommy Moyer and younger brother of professional boxer Phil Moyer, Denny became a national Amateur Champion in 1957, making a good start as a pro, fighting Don Jordan for the world welterweight title on July 7, 1959 after just 21 professional bouts in his home town of Portland. Denny was outpointed, making the world title shot his first defeat. He continued to box in the best company for 2 years, and then won the vacant light-middleweight title by gaining a points win over Joey Giambra. After two successful defenses, he lost the title to Ralph Dupas on points. Moyer became a middleweight and in 1970 won the American middleweight title by out pointing Eddie Pace. He lost and regained this title, then challenged Carlos Monzon for the world crown in Rome, but was stopped in 5 rounds. Moyer continued to fight for another three years before retiring in 1975.

== Post-Boxing Career ==
After his boxing career, Moyer worked in real estate and owned a construction company. The website, Eastside Boxing reported in February 2004, that Moyer was in a Portland nursing home. The reason for his stay is unknown.

[[Category:World Light Middleweight Champions|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:American World Champions|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:Moyer Family|Moyer, Denny]]
[[Category:National AAU Champions|Moyer, Denny]]