Patrick Killen (boxer)

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Pat Killen
Statistics
Real name	Patrick Killen
Rated at	Heavyweight
Nationality	United States Of America
Birth date	December 25, 1891(1891-12-25)
Birth place
Death date	1921 (age 29)
Stance
Boxing record
Total fights	40
Wins	36
Wins by KO	33
Losses	2
Draws	2
No contests	0

Pat Killen was an American bare-knuckled boxer who was known for his devastating one-punch power. Some at the time felt he may have had greater one-punch power than even John L. Sullivan or Peter Maher. However, he was less tough, durable, and was not as aggressive or tenacious as Sullivan, whom at the time was the reigning champion.

Killen was born on December 25th, 1891. Standing at 6`1 and weighing near 210 pounds, he was large for a heavyweight of his era. This benefited him tremendously as he was usually nearly 4 inches taller than most of his opposition. He was rated as the 7th all time greatest Minnesota heavyweight by boxing historian George Blair. His current (incomplete) record is 36 wins (33 by knockout), 2 losses, 2 draws.

[edit] Boxing Style

Killen was a patient fighter who usually waited for his opponent to make the first move, while setting up his punch. Using this method, he acquired a reputation as a devastating hitter, winning most often by knockout.

[edit] Boxing career

Killen's first fight was against John Howard, whom he managed to knock out in the second round. Nine more wins followed (all by knockout) before he lost on a foul against Mervine Thompson. He managed 12 more wins (again all by knockout) before he drawing against Bill Bradburn. He continued to fight regularly until his murder at the age of 29.