CANASTOTA, NY - AUGUST 6, 2012 - Two-time world champion from New Paltz, NY Tracy Harris Patterson recently visited the Hall of Fame Museum. Patterson was en route to Rochester, NY to work the corner of undefeated featherweight Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland on Wednesday, August 8th.
During a 16-year career, Patterson won the WBC super bantamweight title (1992-94) and the IBF super featherweight title (1995). Patterson and his father, Hall of Fame heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson, made history by becoming the first father – son to win world championships. Patterson, who retired in 2001, holds a pro record of 63-8-2 (43 KOs) that includes wins over Thierry Jacob, Jesse Benavides, Eddie Hopson and Hall of Famer Daniel Zaragoza.
