Paul Pender (June 20, 1930 – January 12, 2003), was an American boxer and firefighter from Massachusetts who held the World Middleweight Championship. [1][2] Pender was born in the Boston suburb of Brookline, Massachusetts, the son of William and Anna (Lyster) Pender.

Jan 14, 2003 · Boxing champion Penner passes on BOSTON (AP) — Former world middleweight boxing champion Paul Pender, who twice defeated an aging Sugar Ray Robinson in 1960, died Sunday.

On this date, we remember the passing of Paul Pender 14 years ago. He was 72 years old when he died from a disease that slowly robbed him of his quick wit, playful personality and athletic joys.

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For a man who twice defeated the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson, Paul Pender gets precious little attention when compared to other Robinson conquerors like Gene Fullmer, Carmen Basilio, and Randy Turpin.

Feb 2, 2017 · Paul was represented in the first ever CTE Awareness Day launched in Houston on January 30th. Notice the life-size cutout of Paul in the right corner. "Faces of CTE," the book, will be released in the Fall of 2017 with a chapter on Paul.

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On May 7, 1963, Pender retired as the reigning world middleweight champion, leaving behind a legacy of 40 wins, six losses, and two draws. His life outside the ring as a dedicated firefighter further exemplifies his commitment to serving his community.

Paul Pender (June 20, 1930 – January 12, 2003), was an American boxer and firefighter from M*achusetts who held the World Middleweight Championship.

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