Boris Orlando Powell (December 19, 1964 - April 5, 2022), nicknamed "The Champ", was an American former professional boxer who competed from 1991 to 2001.
[1] As an amateur, he was the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight champion in 1989.
[2][3] Powell turned pro in 1991 and won his first 23 fights before losing to John Ruiz in 1995.
[2] In October 2020, Powell was diagnosed with the neurological disease ALS.
[4] A local store owner at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store assisted Powell's family with obtaining a motorized wheelchair,[5] allowing Powell to stay mobile while he combatted his condition.