Monessen honored one of its most famous sons on Saturday, recognizing former world heavyweight boxing champion Michael Moorer at the city’s Celebration in Park for his recent induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Moorer, 56, won the light heavyweight title in only his 12th professional fight, and not long after, he moved up to become the first southpaw heavyweight champion. He finished his career with a record of 52-4-1 with 40 knockouts.
In recent years, he has been a strong advocate for increased safety measures in boxing.
