Laverne Roach

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Name: LaVern Roach
Birth Name: Raymond LaVern Roach
Hometown: Plainview, Texas, USA
Died: 1950-02-23 (Age:25)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 175cm
Referee: Record
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

Exhibit Card

  • 1947 rookie of the year. Ring Magazine.
  • 1945 won the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions at welterweight vs. Mike Koballa.
  • 1945 won the Intercity Golden Gloves' welterweight championship vs. Gilbert Garcia.
  • Served in the United States Marine Corps.
  • One of four boxers to have died from injuries sustained in the St. Nicholas Arena


Preceded by:
Jimmy Palmer
New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions
Welterweight Champion

1945
Succeeded by:
Cliff Hart
Preceded by:
Johnny Wilson
Intercity Golden Gloves
Welterweight Champion

1945
Succeeded by:
Cliff Hart