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Powell turned pro in 1991 and won his first 23 fights, before losing to John Ruiz in 1995. He retired in 2001 after a five fight win streak.
Personal life[]
In October 2020, Powell was diagnosed with the neurological disease ALS.[2] Boris knows many other famous athletes, such as Mike Tyson, George Foreman, and Anthony Bonner. A local store owner at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store assisted Powell's family with obtaining a motorized wheelchair.[3] This allows Powell to stay mobile while he combats his condition.
In April 2021, the 2021 Jim Schoemehl run for ALS. selected Powell as the annual run's beneficiary.[1]
