Boone Kirkman - Revision history

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	* Fought final exhibition against [[Gerry Cooney]] in 1983. An out of shape Kirkman did not answer the bell for round four.		* Fought final exhibition against [[Gerry Cooney]] in 1983. An out of shape Kirkman did not answer the bell for round four.
	* Married with two children and three grandchildren, Kirkman is today an accomplished mountain climber.		* Married with two children and three grandchildren, Kirkman is today an accomplished mountain climber.


	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
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	*"Boone Kirkman: Fistic Franchise of the Pacific Northwest" by Austin Killeen: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IBRO100.9-15.pdf]		*"Boone Kirkman: Fistic Franchise of the Pacific Northwest" by Austin Killeen: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IBRO100.9-15.pdf]
	* "The Best of Boone Kirkman" by Jim Amato, October 21, 2012: [http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/10/the-best-of-boone-kirkman/]		* "The Best of Boone Kirkman" by Jim Amato, October 21, 2012: [http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/10/the-best-of-boone-kirkman/]
			*"Meeting Up with a Hero" by Kelly Nicholson: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ibro-journal-143.14-19.pdf]

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	[[Category:Diamond Belt Champions~~\|Kirkman, Boone~~]]		[[Category:Diamond Belt Champions]]
	[[Category:United States Amateur Champions~~\|Kirkman, Boone~~]]		[[Category:United States Amateur Champions]]
	[[Category:Irish American Boxers~~\|Kirkman, Boone~~]]		[[Category:Irish American Boxers]]
	[[Category:Idaho State Champions]]		[[Category:Idaho State Champions]]

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	'''Division:''' Heavyweight<br>		'''Division:''' Heavyweight<br>
	'''Managers''': [[Jack Hurley]], [[Sal Algieri]]		'''Managers''': [[Jack Hurley]], [[Sal Algieri]]<br>
	* '''[[:Category:Boone Kirkman Gallery\|Boone Kirkman Gallery]]'''		'''[[:Category:Boone Kirkman Gallery\|Boone Kirkman Gallery]]'''
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	*Amateur record was 27-6		*Amateur record was 27-6
	* 1965 Northwest Diamond Belt Heavyweight Champion		* 1965 Northwest Diamond Belt Heavyweight Champion
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	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	*June 23, 2005 ''Seattle P-I'' article: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/229607_kirkman23.html?searchpagefrom=1&searchdiff=1]		*June 23, 2005 ''Seattle P-I'' article: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/229607_kirkman23.html?searchpagefrom=1&searchdiff=1]
	*~~''IBRO Journal'' article~~: [~~http~~://~~www.~~ibroresearch.com/~~?p=709~~]		*"Boone Kirkman: Fistic Franchise of the Pacific Northwest" by Austin Killeen: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IBRO100.9-15.pdf]
	* The Best of Boone Kirkman by Jim Amato, October 21, 2012 [http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/10/the-best-of-boone-kirkman/]		* "The Best of Boone Kirkman" by Jim Amato, October 21, 2012: [http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/10/the-best-of-boone-kirkman/]

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	*June 23, 2005 ''Seattle P-I'' article: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/229607_kirkman23.html?searchpagefrom=1&searchdiff=1]		*June 23, 2005 ''Seattle P-I'' article: [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/229607_kirkman23.html?searchpagefrom=1&searchdiff=1]
	*''IBRO Journal'' article: [http://www.ibroresearch.com/?p=709]		*''IBRO Journal'' article: [http://www.ibroresearch.com/?p=709]
			* The Best of Boone Kirkman by Jim Amato, October 21, 2012 [http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/10/the-best-of-boone-kirkman/]

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Rockyjones at 04:55, 12 June 2013

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	* Gave evening workout exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar, which he co-owned during his career.		* Gave evening workout exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar, which he co-owned during his career.
	* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.[[http://www.pochepictures.com/boonekirkman.html]]. He retired from Boeing in 2010.		* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.[[http://www.pochepictures.com/boonekirkman.html]]. He retired from Boeing in 2010.
	* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in ~~1978~~.		* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1977.
	* Fought final exhibition against [[Gerry Cooney]] in 1983. An out of shape Kirkman did not answer the bell for round four.		* Fought final exhibition against [[Gerry Cooney]] in 1983. An out of shape Kirkman did not answer the bell for round four.
	* Married with two children and three grandchildren, Kirkman is today an accomplished mountain climber.		* Married with two children and three grandchildren, Kirkman is today an accomplished mountain climber.

Rockyjones at 04:46, 12 June 2013

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	* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]].		* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]].
	* Gave evening workout exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar, which he co-owned during his career.		* Gave evening workout exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar, which he co-owned during his career.
	* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.[[http://www.pochepictures.com/boonekirkman.html]]		* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.[[http://www.pochepictures.com/boonekirkman.html]]. He retired from Boeing in 2010.
	* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.		* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.
	* Fought final exhibition against [[Gerry Cooney]] in 1983. An out of shape Kirkman did not answer the bell for round four.		* Fought final exhibition against [[Gerry Cooney]] in 1983. An out of shape Kirkman did not answer the bell for round four.
			* Married with two children and three grandchildren, Kirkman is today an accomplished mountain climber.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

Rockyjones at 05:16, 23 May 2013

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	* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]].		* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]].
	* Gave evening workout exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar, which he co-owned during his career.		* Gave evening workout exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar, which he co-owned during his career.
	* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.		* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.[[http://www.pochepictures.com/boonekirkman.html]]
	* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.		* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.
	* Fought final exhibition against [[Gerry Cooney]] in 1983. An out of shape Kirkman did not answer the bell for round four.		* Fought final exhibition against [[Gerry Cooney]] in 1983. An out of shape Kirkman did not answer the bell for round four.

Rockyjones at 05:16, 23 May 2013

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	* 1965 National AAU Heavyweight Champion		* 1965 National AAU Heavyweight Champion
	* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]].		* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]].
	* Gave exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar ~~in Seattle~~, which he co-owned during his career.		* Gave evening workout exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar, which he co-owned during his career.
	* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.		* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.
	* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.		* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.

Rockyjones at 05:15, 23 May 2013

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	* 1965 Northwest Diamond Belt Heavyweight Champion		* 1965 Northwest Diamond Belt Heavyweight Champion
	* 1965 National AAU Heavyweight Champion		* 1965 National AAU Heavyweight Champion
	* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]]/		* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]].
	* Gave exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar in Seattle, which he co-owned during his career		* Gave exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar in Seattle, which he co-owned during his career.
	* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.		* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.
	* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.		* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.

Rockyjones at 05:15, 23 May 2013

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	* 1965 Northwest Diamond Belt Heavyweight Champion		* 1965 Northwest Diamond Belt Heavyweight Champion
	* 1965 National AAU Heavyweight Champion		* 1965 National AAU Heavyweight Champion
	* Ranked as high as seventh by Ring Magazine		* Ranked as high as seventh in the world by Ring Magazine, 'The Great White Hope' between [[Rocky Marciano]] and [[Gerry Cooney]]/
	* Gave exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar in Seattle, which he co-owned during his career		* Gave exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar in Seattle, which he co-owned during his career
	* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.		* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.

Rockyjones at 05:14, 23 May 2013

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	*Amateur record was 27-6		*Amateur record was 27-6
	*1965 Northwest Diamond Belt Heavyweight Champion		* 1965 Northwest Diamond Belt Heavyweight Champion
	*1965 National AAU Heavyweight Champion		* 1965 National AAU Heavyweight Champion
			* Ranked as high as seventh by Ring Magazine
			* Gave exhibitions at Renton's Melrose Tavern Bar in Seattle, which he co-owned during his career
	* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.		* As of 2005, Kirkman, 60 years old, was working as a truck driver for Boeing in the Seattle area.
	* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.		* Broke one of [[George Foreman]]'s ribs going the four round distance in Foreman's infamous four fighter exhibition in Toronto in 1978.