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Tag: Boxing

Greenpoint’s Adam ‘Babyface’ Kownacki Follows Local Boxing Tradition

by Geoff Cobb February 13, 2019

Recently, heavyweight boxer Adam ‘Babyface’ Kownacki has generated a lot of local excitement. The Polish-born, but Greenpoint bred, Konwacki is 19- 0 in his professional career. A huge contingent of […]

Adam ‘Babyface’ Kownacki Victorious in 2nd Round TKO

by Aaron Simon January 28, 2019January 29, 2019

Greenpoint’s very own heavyweight boxing contender Adam ‘Babyface’ Kownacki was victorious with a 2nd round TKO against former title challenger Gerald Washington (19-3-1, 12 KOs) in the co-main event at […]

Bullied in Greenpoint to Undefeated Heavyweight Contender: Boxer Adam “Babyface” Kownacki Fights Towards World Champion Title

by Julia M September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

In 1996, when his family emigrated from Poland with hopes of a better life, 7 year old Adam Kownacki started life in America in a house on Russell Street and […]

Kiki Morris: Greenpoint’s Best-Loved Trainer Talks Health, Happiness and Longevity

by Rosie June 3, 2014June 2, 2014

If you’ve ever taken a run around McCarren Park track, the chances are you’ll know Kiki. Kiki Morris has been a regular fixture at the northwest corner of the track […]

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