Bill Text: NY J01702 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Michael Double M Moorer upon the occasion of his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-01-19 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J01702 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01702-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1702

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING   Michael  "Double  M"  Moorer  upon  the
        occasion of his  induction  into  the  International
        Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding professionals  in  the  boxing  industry  who  distinguished
themselves    through    their    exceptional   performance,   attaining
unprecedented success and the highest  level  of  personal  achievement;
Michael  "Double  M"  Moorer  is  one  such  individual  and his life of
achievements  inspired  others  and  contributed  to  the  respect   and
admiration of the sport of boxing; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Michael "Double M" Moorer upon the occasion of his  induction  into  the
International  Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum; he will be honored within
the Modern category of boxers at the 35th Anniversary  celebration  from
June 6-9, 2024, in Canastota, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  in  Brooklyn, New York on November 12, 1967, Michael
Moorer grew up in Monessen,  Pennsylvania  and  began  boxing  when  his
grandfather took him to the local gym; and

  WHEREAS, Relocating to Detroit, Michael Moorer trained under Emanuel
Steward  at the famous Kronk Gym before achieving professional status in
1988; winning his first 26 contests with knockouts, in his 12th bout  he
captured  the inaugural WBO light heavyweight title with a 5th round TKO
of Ramzi Hassan; and

  WHEREAS, Double  M  successfully  defended  the  crown  nine  times,
including  stoppages  over  Frankie  Swindell (TKO 6) and Leslie Stewart
(TKO 8), before vacating the belt and moving to heavyweight in 1991; and

  WHEREAS, Wins over Levi Billups (TKO 3),  Mike  White  (W  10),  and
Everett  Martin  (W  10)  preceded a WBO heavyweight title winning fight
against Bert Cooper (TKO  5)  in  1992  to  become  the  first  southpaw
heavyweight champion in history; and

  WHEREAS,  Two  years  later,  Michael  Moorer captured the WBA / IBF
titles with a 12-round win over Evander Holyfield; he lost the titles to
George Foreman (KO by 10), but rebounded to regain the  IBF  strap  from
Axel Schultz (W 12) in 1996; and

  WHEREAS,  After two defenses in matches against Frans Botha (TKO 12)
and Vaughn Bean (W 12), Michael Moorer lost  a  rematch  with  Holyfield
(TKO by 8); and

  WHEREAS,  Inactive  for  three  years  following the Holyfield loss,
Michael Moorer returned to the ring  in  2000  and  fought  until  2008;
Double M retired with a pro ledger of 52-4-1 (40 KOs); and

  WHEREAS, Michael "Double M" Moorer clearly contributed to the spirit
of  excellence  which is a tradition of the International Boxing Hall of
Fame; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals of such  outstanding  accomplishments  are  brought  to  our
attention,  they  should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Michael "Double M" Moorer upon the occasion of his induction into
the International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Michael "Double M" Moorer.