Peter McNeeley

Peter McNeeley (born October 6, 1968) is an American former heavyweight boxer, best known for his 1995 fight with Mike Tyson, before which McNeeley had said he would wrap Tyson in a "cocoon of terror."[1][2] McNeeley fought aggressively but was knocked down twice within the first two minutes. McNeeley was disqualified after his manager Vinnie Vecchione stepped into the ring to stop his fighter from taking any more punishment after the second knockdown. TV Guide included the fight in their list of the 50 Great TV Sports Moments of All Time in 1998.[3]

Peter McNeeley
Statistics
Real namePeter Antonio McNeeley
Nickname(s)Hurricane
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
Born (1968-10-06) October 6, 1968
Boston, Massachusetts
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins47
Wins by KO36
Losses7

Early life

McNeeley is the son of former heavyweight contender Tom McNeeley. Peter McNeeley is a graduate of Bridgewater State College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and holds a bachelor's degree in political science.[4]

Peter's mother, Nancy McNeeley was a former Miss America contestant from New Hampshire. She has 3 other sons. Peter refers to "Snubby" in the interview before the fight. This is his youngest brother, Brian McNeeley [5]

Career

McNeeley had 21 amateur fights, finishing his amateur career with the record 15–6.[6] He turned pro in 1991 and competed until 2001.

Criminal Record

In 1995, McNeeley was arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.[7]

In March 2006, McNeeley was arrested in Norwood, Massachusetts, after he punched a man and stole his wallet containing $200.[8]

In June 2006, McNeeley was arrested for driving the getaway car used in a robbery of a Walgreens in Stoughton, Massachusetts. After searching the car, police recovered $180 in cash and a black fanny pack which had also been stolen from the store.[9] The charges were later reduced to larceny.

Professional boxing record

References
  1. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTe4hdSIt_o}
  2. "The Big Question". Sports Illustrated. 1995-08-21. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
  3. "50 Greatest TV Sports Moments of All Time", TV Guide, July 11, 1998
  4. "Whatever Happened To: Peter McNeeley". The Herald News. April 22, 2009. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
  5. Personal friend
  6. Peter McNeeley Amateur Record at the BoxingRecords. Last updated : March 1, 2006.
  7. Ellement, John (November 15, 1995). "McNeeley pleads not guilty to Roxy assault". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  8. "'Hurricane' McNeeley arrested for assault". USA TODAY. 2006-03-02. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
  9. "'Hurricane' McNeeley arrested in holdup". USA TODAY. 2006-06-29. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
  10. "Peter McNeeley". BoxRec.
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