There are 3 article(s) tagged Boxing:

• June 2025

  • This Memphis boxer shares lessons with anyone — including Grizzlies

    Mike Cook, fighting this weekend in Riverfront Rumble at Beale Street Landing, trains people from all different backgrounds — even some of the local NBA team.

    By Drew Hill 12 hours ago

• September 2021

  • Former White Station basketball player turned boxer poised for hometown debut

    Eric Draper will challenge for the USBF title on Friday’s card as he continues to chase his dreams in the ring.

    By John Varlas September 23, 2021

• February 2020

  • ‘Who do you know that’s 43 years old and still fighting like this?’

    Eric Draper was once one of the city’s most exciting basketball players, the high-flying sidekick to Robert O’Kelley’s superhero at White Station. Now, 20 years later, he's in the middle of his boxing career. 

    By John Varlas February 20, 2020