Austin Killeen - Revision history

John at 23:31, 28 June 2025

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	'''Austin Killeen''' had a long and diverse career in boxing -- serving as a boxer, referee, judge, researcher, and writer.		'''Austin Killeen''' had a long and diverse career in boxing -- serving as a boxer, referee, judge, researcher, and writer.
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*Sparring partner for light-heavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens]].		*Sparring partner for light-heavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens]].
	*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by ~~Malcomb~~ "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."		*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcolm "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."
	* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.		* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.
	*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.		*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.

Dan at 15:52, 27 May 2025

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	His love for the sport began in 1950, at the age of eight, when he watched the [[Ezzard Charles vs. Joe Louis]] title fight with his father, grandfather, uncles, and older cousins. Watching this fight on his parents' 12-inch black-and-white Admiral television ignited a lifelong passion for boxing.		His love for the sport began in 1950, at the age of eight, when he watched the [[Ezzard Charles vs. Joe Louis]] title fight with his father, grandfather, uncles, and older cousins. Watching this fight on his parents' 12-inch black-and-white Admiral television ignited a lifelong passion for boxing.
	~~Austi~~
	At the age of nineteen, Austin had one amateur fight and later participated in matches while stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. After his discharge, he became a sparring partner for light heavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens\|Eddie “Redtop” Owens]] in Springfield, Massachusetts. When he moved to Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to pursue a teaching career, he was given the opportunity to turn professional at the age of thirty-four.		At the age of nineteen, Austin had one amateur fight and later participated in matches while stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. After his discharge, he became a sparring partner for light heavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens\|Eddie “Redtop” Owens]] in Springfield, Massachusetts. When he moved to Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to pursue a teaching career, he was given the opportunity to turn professional at the age of thirty-four.

Ric: Sample IBRO article linked

2025-05-16T15:43:21Z

Sample IBRO article linked

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	* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.		* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.
	*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.		*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.
	*Authored numerous articles for the [[IBRO Journal]].		*Authored numerous articles for the [[IBRO Journal]]. Sample article: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IBRO100.9-15.pdf]
	*Austin Killeen Photo Gallery: [https://killeenskorner.com/photo-gallery/]		*Austin Killeen Photo Gallery: [https://killeenskorner.com/photo-gallery/]

	[[Category:2025 Deaths\|Killeen, Austin]]		[[Category:2025 Deaths\|Killeen, Austin]]
	[[Category:Editors\|Killeen, Austin]]		[[Category:Editors\|Killeen, Austin]]

Ric: updated; RIP

2025-05-16T15:14:59Z

updated; RIP

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			'''Austin Killeen''' had a long and diverse career in boxing -- serving as a boxer, referee, judge, researcher, and writer.

			His love for the sport began in 1950, at the age of eight, when he watched the [[Ezzard Charles vs. Joe Louis]] title fight with his father, grandfather, uncles, and older cousins. Watching this fight on his parents' 12-inch black-and-white Admiral television ignited a lifelong passion for boxing.
			Austi
			At the age of nineteen, Austin had one amateur fight and later participated in matches while stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. After his discharge, he became a sparring partner for light heavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens\|Eddie “Redtop” Owens]] in Springfield, Massachusetts. When he moved to Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to pursue a teaching career, he was given the opportunity to turn professional at the age of thirty-four.

			When a fighter dropped out of a boxing card scheduled for March 12, 1977, in Fitchburg, promoter Sam Silverman—who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2002—offered Austin the chance to fill in with only seven days' notice. Austin did not disappoint; he won his professional debut against Phil Hart by knockout in the first round.

			Over the next three years, Austin fought professionally, gaining considerable publicity due to his age and unique background. He was ranked #7 in the New England middleweight ratings by Malcolm “Flash” Gordon in his publication, “Tonight’s Boxing Program.”

			In 2005, Austin became a member of the [[International Boxing Research Organization]] (IBRO). The following year, he began interviewing retired boxers for IBRO's quarterly magazine/journal. He loved writing about each fighter's experiences, both inside and outside the ring, which led to close friendships with many of the boxers he covered. In 2011, he started writing a weekly column focused on the boxing scene in New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas, playing a crucial role in revitalizing interest in the sport by covering all professional and New Mexico Golden Gloves tournaments.

			In recognition of his significant contributions to boxing, Austin was inducted into the New Mexico Boxing Hall of Fame in 2015.

			[Above from IBRO.]

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	*Sparring partner for ~~lightheavyweight~~ contender [[Eddie Owens]].		*Sparring partner for light-heavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens]].
	*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."		*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."
	* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.		* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.
	*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.		*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.
			*Authored numerous articles for the [[IBRO Journal]].
			*Austin Killeen Photo Gallery: [https://killeenskorner.com/photo-gallery/]

	[[Category:2025 Deaths\|Killeen, Austin]]		[[Category:2025 Deaths\|Killeen, Austin]]
	[[Category:Editors\|Killeen, Austin]]		[[Category:Editors\|Killeen, Austin]]

Grey at 00:47, 16 May 2025

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Grey at 00:47, 16 May 2025

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	* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.		* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.
	*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.		*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.

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Dan at 22:27, 11 May 2025

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	*Sparring partner for lightheavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens]].		*Sparring partner for lightheavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens]].
	*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."		*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."
			* Trained by Arthur Ramalho and Gardner Brooks.
	*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.		*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.

Slugger at 22:04, 23 February 2020

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Slugger at 09:43, 9 May 2013

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			== Notes ==
	*Sparring partner for lightheavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens]].		*Sparring partner for lightheavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens]].
	*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."		*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."
	*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.		*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.

Slugger at 14:17, 7 August 2010

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			*Sparring partner for lightheavyweight contender [[Eddie Owens]].
	~~[[File:Austin Killeen.jpg]]~~		*Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."
			*Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.

	Sparring partner for lightheavyweight contender Eddie ~~"Red Top"~~ Owens.

	Ranked #7 in New England middleweight ratings by Malcomb "Flash" Gordon in his publication "Tonight's Boxing Program."

	Was a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, school teacher during his active fistic career.