Virgil Akins

Virgil Akins
Born(1928-03-10)March 10, 1928
DiedJanuary 22, 2011(2011-01-22) (aged 82)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Other namesHoneybear
Boxing record
Total fights93
Wins60
Wins by KO34
Losses31
Draws2

Virgil Akins (March 10, 1928 – January 22, 2011) was an American boxer who won the Welterweight Championship of the World in 1958.[1] Nicknamed ‘Honeybear’, Akins was the first World Champion boxer from St. Louis.

  1. ^ "The Lineal Welterweight Champs". Cyber Boxing Zone.

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