Tracy Harris Patterson Visits Hall

International Boxing Hall of Fame 1 Hall of Fame Drive Canastota, NY 13032 P: 315.697.7095 F: 315.697.5356

TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION TRACY HARRIS PATTERSON

VISITS INT'L BOXING HALL OF FAME

CANASTOTA, NY - AUGUST 6, 2012 - Two-time world champion from New Paltz, NY Tracy Harris Patterson recently visited the Hall of Fame Museum. Patterson was en route to Rochester, NY to work the corner of undefeated featherweight Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland on Wednesday, August 8th.

During a 16-year career, Patterson won the WBC super bantamweight title (1992-94) and the IBF super featherweight title (1995). Patterson and his father, Hall of Fame heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, made history by becoming the first father – son to win world championships. Patterson, who retired in 2001, holds a pro record of 63-8-2 (43 KOs) that includes wins over Thierry Jacob, Jesse Benavides, Eddie Hopson and Hall of Famer Daniel Zaragoza.

Below are a few snapshots of Patterson's visit to “Boxing’s Hometown.” Click on images below for a larger view.

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Patterson points to the trunks worn by his father, two-time heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson.

Patterson poses on the MSG boxing ring apron. He fought in the ring as an amateur and professional, including his first bout with Arturo Gatti.

Patterson in a fighting pose by the corner stools used during his 1992 super bantamweight title-winning bout.

Tracy Harris Patterson ringside to the famous MSG boxing ring