Paddy Grimes

Name: Paddy Grimes
Birth Name: Patrick Joseph Grimes
Hometown: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA
Birthplace: Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: 1995-01-15 (Age:74)
Judge: Record
Referee: Record

Paddy Grimes is reported to have a 60-5 amateur record, being regarded as one of the most outstanding amateur boxers in the United States.

Refereed and judged fights including Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, Floyd Patterson, Emile Griffith and Carlos Ortiz

Served in the United States Navy during World War Two.

Passed January 15, 1995

Source: Beaver County Times

In 1947 he made the final of the New York Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions with a reported disputed decision being awarded to Columbus Lowman at welterweight and Grimes was selected to represent New York for the Intercity Golden Gloves' championship at welterweight. He also made the semi-final of the National AAU in 1947.