The first two-time heavyweight champ in history! Floyd Patterson had speed, skill, and class.👑🐐🥊 • #floydpatterson #boxinglegend | Boxing Gods Inc.

The Life & Career Of Floyd Patterson - Part I In part one, we introduce the journey of a troubled young Floyd as he grapples to find his purpose in life. His path leads him towards a life of crime until a pivotal incident redirects him to a groundbreaking school that profoundly shapes his future. This crucial moment eventually propels Floyd towards the boxing ring and ultimately into the hands of Cus D'Amato, where his Olympic success would await. Listen - podfollow.com/1494210179 #boxing #podca

Floyd Patterson (January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1972, and twice reigned as the world heavyweight champion between 1956 and 1962. At the age of 21, he became the youngest boxer in history to win the title, and was also the first heavyweight to regain the title after losing it. As an amateur, he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He has been named among the top 15 heavyweights of all time. Patters