VIC BROWN

Vic Brown was born on November 20, 1939. During an amateur & professional career that extended from 1959 - 1982, Brown became one of boxing's top southpaw heavyweight fighters.

In an amateur career that included 137 fights, Vic Brown won the National A.A.U. Heavyweight, the All-Army-Navy-Marine Championships, and a pair of divisional Golden Glove titles.

Vic began his professional career in May 1963. His career spanned twenty years. His pro career was managed by Johnny Sudac. Like his close friend, Dick Wipperman, Vic Brown fought all the top heavyweights of his day. He was always a very hard working and dedicated figher.

On August 29, 1964, Brown was TKO'd in the first round by Alvin "Blue" Lewis. Vic won a 10-round decision over Von Clay in Buffalo on December 12, 1967.

On January 16, 1967, he was KO'd by George Chuvalo in the 4th round, and then again on September 17, 1968, in the 3rd round.

The year 1971 was a big year for Vic Brown. Vic lost 10-round decisions to Ernie Terrell on April 28th, and Floyd Patterson on August 21st. The Patterson fight was held at the Peace Bridge Arena in Buffalo, and was nationally televised. On June 12th, Brown was KO'd in the 5th round by Ken Norton. In the following year he fought a two-round exhibition in Cleveland against Muhammad Ali.

As Vic Brown's career went into decline, he suffered 1st round knockouts at the hands of Terry Mims on January 12, 1978, and June 2, 1981. When Vic's career came to an end, he relocated in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he helped in the development of a series of young fighers. He also served as a sparring partner for Pete McNally, Buster Mathis Jr., and Mike Tyson.

In mid-September 1996, Vic returned to Buffalo to visit friends and relatives. On October 11th, he suffered a fatal heart attack while jogging in Delaware Park. He was 56 years old.