Former New England amateur standout Paul Iannuzzi is set to break a world record as the oldest male or female to ever make their professional boxing debut. On July 15th, Iannuzzi will step into the ring at 52 years, 10 months and four days old breaking Dewey Bozella’s 11-year old record. In 2011, Bozella won a unanimous decision over Larry Hopkins at 52 years and four months old. However, Iannuzzi has no plans to surpass former world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson as being the oldest American fighter to ever compete as a pro. “This is a one and done for me,” said Iannuzzi. “Ten years ago I made a promise to my six-year old daughter Grace Iannuzzi that I would break Dewey’s record, and I kept my word.”
This is some serious New England **** right here. "Daddy, tell the story of ya first pro fight!" *eats a spoonful of clam chowdah* "Well, four yeahs before you were born, when I was Mo Vaughn's numbah yeahs old, I made you a promise..."
