King, Mosey

Moses King

King fought as a featherweight and lightweight in the 1900s before becoming Yale's boxing coach; he held the position for 46 years.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. January 1, 1884 - d. December 10, 1956

Career Highlights:
A professional featherweight and lightweight for nine years, King fought approximately 75 bouts; in 1903, he lost an eight-round decision to future welterweight champion Billy "Honey" Mellody. King held the New England featherweight and lightweight titles before retiring in 1906. Following his boxing career, King coached the Yale boxing team for 46 years. He loved to give instruction to any boxer who requested it, and his most famous pupil was Olympic boxing champ Col. Eddie Eagen, who later became New York State Athletic Commissioner. Eagen said: "He was a wonderful influence with all the young men he instructed in boxing and was very much concerned about their welfare."

Origin:
New York City

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