💁🏾‍♀️(Submitted by Mone’D. ‘20) 

🥊 Graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1953 where he joined the local YMCA and registered for boxing.
🥊Moved to White Plains, New York after graduating where he joined the local Police Athletic League boxing program under the direction of boxing coaches Joe Callahan and Mickey Donnelly.
🥊Went pro in 1954 winning a four round decision over John Gibson

 🥊In 1955, Rory went 12-0 with 8 KO/TKOs
🥊Rory engaged in his last professional fight against Jimmy Ellis on January 11, 1962 at the Down Town Armory in Louisville, Kentucky. “I’ve been in with some pretty tough fighters but none ever hurt me like that Calhoun. He’s strong as a bull, and once he learns to shorten his punches he’s going to be an even better fighter,” recalled opponent, Jackie LaBua.

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Source: International Boxing Research Organization