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Ricky Young was born on 7 December, 1953 in Savannah, Georgia, U.S., is an American boxer (born 1960). Discover Ricky Young's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

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Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 7 December, 1953
Birthday 7 December
Birthplace Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Nationality Georgia

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Ricky Young Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Ricky Young height is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) and Weight 196 lb (89 kg).

Physical Status
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 196 lb (89 kg)
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Ricky Young Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ricky Young worth at the age of 70 years old? Ricky Young’s income source is mostly from being a successful boxer. He is from Georgia. We have estimated Ricky Young's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

1930

McQuillar trained Young at Gleason's Gymnasium on West 30th Street and 8th Avenue.

1960

Ricky Young (born 1960) is an American former professional super lightweight boxer from New York City, who had 21 fights with 6 KO's and 17 wins.

Born in July 1960 in Savannah, Georgia, U.S., Ricky Young spent most of his early life in a housing project in Harlem.

After graduating high school, Young lived with his parents and two younger sisters while working as a carpenter's assistant.

Young's father worked as a bookkeeper and his mother worked as a trimmer in a clothing factory.

Young started his career after deciding to start going to the gym to get in shape.

Young quickly started to discover his talent for boxing and began to nurture it.

Ricky Young says he was influenced by the success of Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali, and used this inspiration to fuel his discipline to train on a daily basis.

Ricky's trainer was Bobby McQuillar, an American former professional lightweight boxer, who had 44 fights with 17 KO's and 38 wins.

McQuillar is known for beating three men who went on to hold world titles, Joe Brown, Jimmy Carter and Sandy Saddler.

1985

Young also retired Leroy Haley in 1985 at the Madison Square Garden Felt Forum where Mike Tyson was undercard and co-featured by Iran Barkley.

Young also fought Angel Cruz in 1985 at the Madison Square Garden Felt Forum for USA NYS Super Lightweight Title with Iran Barkley on undercard.

1986

Some of Young's notable fights included a 1986 fight against Buddy McGirt at Madison Square Garden with Mike Tyson on undercard.

1996

After his boxing career, Ricky went on to run the boxing program at Columbia University from 1996 - 2007.