Aaron Pryor
- January 4, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Aaron Pryor |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 20, 1955(1955-10-20) |
| Age | 69 |
| Date Of Death | October 9, 2016, Cincinnati, OH |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Ohio |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Aaron Pryor Biography
| Name | Aaron Pryor |
| Birthday | Oct 20 |
| Birth Year | 1955 |
| Place Of Birth | Cincinnati |
| Home Town | Ohio |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Parents | Sara Shelery, Isaiah Graves |
| Spouse | Frankie Pryor |
| Children(s) | Aaron Pryor, Jr, Elizabeth Pryor, Stephan Pryor, Antwan Pryor |
Aaron Pryor is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on October 20, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. IBF and WBA Light Welterweight Champion who was ranked as the #1 Junior Welterweight of the 20th century by the Associated Press.
He and Billy Backus are two American fighters enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Pryor, nicknamed The Hawk, had a record of 204 wins and 16 losses as an amateur. He won the National Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Lightweight Championship in 1973. In 1975, Pryor again won the National AAU Lightweight Championship and a silver medal at the Pan American Games, losing in the final to Canadian Chris Clarke.
Pryor turned professional on November 11, 1976, with a second-round knockout of Larry Smith, for which he made $400. A few days later, Pryor signed a managerial contract with Buddy LaRosa, owner of LaRosa’s Pizzeria. He was also trained by Raymond Cartier.
He had children named Aaron Jr., Antwan, Stephan, and Elizabeth.
Aaron Pryor Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Aaron Pryor is one of the richest Boxer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Aaron Pryor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He posted a 204-16 record as an amateur.
He worked as a motivational speaker for the NFL’s New York Jets.
Aaron Pryor (October 20, 1955 – October 9, 2016) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 1990. He was a two-time light welterweight world champion, having held the WBA title from 1980 to 1983, and the IBF title from 1984 to 1985. Additionally, he held the Ring magazine title from 1980 to 1983, and the lineal title from 1983 to 1986.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches |
Aaron Pryor height 5 feet 6 inches Aaron weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Aaron Pryor Dating?
According to our records, Aaron Pryor married to Frankie Pryor. As of December 1, 2023, Aaron Pryor’s is not dating anyone.
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On August 2, 1980, Pryor faced two-time world champion Antonio Cervantes of Colombia for the WBA light-welterweight championship. His purse was $50,000. The fight took place in Pryor’s hometown of Cincinnati and was nationally televised by the CBS network. Pryor was knocked down in round one, but he rose and knocked out Cervantes in round four to become champion. He made his first title defense on November 22, 1980, knocking out Gaetan Hart in the sixth round. Pryor made $100,000 for the fight.
Facts & Trivia
Aaron Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Aaron Pryor celebrates birthday on October 20 of every year.
Pryor was then offered $750,000 to fight Roberto Durán in April 1981, but Pryor turned it down because his new attorney told him not to sign anything until he worked out a new contract with manager Buddy LaRosa. By the time they worked out a new agreement, the chance to fight Durán was gone.
Did Aaron Pryor and Sugar Ray Leonard ever fight?
Leonard was already a star, while Pryor was just beginning to gain recognition after winning the WBA Jr. Welterweight title the previous year. Unfortunately, the fight never materialized. Sugar Ray faced Thomas Hearns and then retired in 1982 after undergoing surgery for a detached retina.
What was Aaron Pryor's only loss?
Pryor appeared destined to finish his Hall of Fame career as one of the greatest ever to slip on the gloves. But in the heyday of cocaine, he became addicted and lost his best years to the drug, eventually flaming out in 1987 and suffering his only professional loss to a journeyman named Bobby Joe Young.
Did Aaron Pryor ever lose a fight?
After his rematch with Argüello, he fought only six times in seven years, ending his career in 1991 with a professional record of 39 wins — including 35 knockouts — and one loss. Pryor was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.
Who is Aaron Pryor's wife?
Frankie Pryor
How many fights did Aaron Pryor lose?
40 fights39 wins1 loss
By decision| 4| 0