On the heels on what has happened to the brother of Derrell Coley (please listen to the Post-Fight Wrap-Up from Martin's Valley Mansion), comes word that former DC super middleweight Alton Rice has died at the age of 44.
On October 27, a CVS store in Seat Pleasant, MD was closed when workers found a body in the store's air conditioning duct. The body was later identified as Rice.
Rice had a relatively short boxing career, fighting sporadically between 1990 and 2005. Rice's record was 3-4, one KO and one no contest.
The no contest was originally thought of as his best performance when he knocked out Henry Mayes in the first round on May 24, 2005 at Martin's West in Woodlawn, MD. The result was later changed to a no contest because Rice tested positive for a banned substance.
But Rice was well known in gyms in the area, helping train young boxers. I had wonderful conversations with him at times including one very nice conversation at the Mayor's Cup a few weeks after the bout with Mayes.
My condolences to the family of Alton Rice.
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WHAT HAPPEN TO DERRELL COLEYS BROTHER. JEFF WAS A GOOD GUY
I don't think there is anyone around the DC area that didn't know and like this guy. Gary, you didn't mention what a great amateur fighter Alton was years ago. RIP Alton and Jeff, you'll be missed.
Mike Sawyer
Yes he was a nice guy, but he was a thief. What do you think he was doing in the duct of a CVS.
Great amateur. He was never in a bad fight.
Alton was a great gym guy who will be missed. He had his issues, but who doesn't have issues? I say let the guy rest in peace.
I didn't know him however I pray that God give his remainding family,the strength to carry on. Let every Man/Woman examine himself for we all have fallen short at some point you know. I will pray that his soul be at peace in jesus name amen.
Did Alton used to do some training at Round One back in '03-'04?
Yep, AD would give him money to help out and clean around the gym. Funny thing is, the MF could still fight his old ass off. ANYONE can vouge for that. Lost soul, poor guy.
Does anyone know what the cause of death was?
i hear he was a great amatuer....r.i.p alton rice
nick kisner
Gary, what happened to Coley's brother?
Jeff was stabbed in an altercation last week. That's pretty much all I know. But I can confirm he is dead.
Like it was said..WE ALL HAVE ISSUES...Alton was someone I will never forget..He welcomed me as part of the family...AND NEVER EVER LET ME FORGET THAT I WAS .."PART OF THE FAMILY" R.I.P. ALTON. We love you!! C.A.P and L.E.B.
I was on the Army boxing team with Rice at Fort Hood, he was a good guy and his wife Tracy was a good person he had wonderful kids and a bright future but somehow evil took control and another good brother has lost out! wake up my brothers. Rice R I P
Cleveland & Elena Woods (fam)
To my good brother:ALTON RICE
LOVE YOU MAN , YOUR BROTHER
LONON G. FORT HOOD WORLDBEATER
I was also on the Armys Fort Hood Boxing Team with Alton Rice. He was a generous human being and a great amateur fighter. Alton, his wife Tracy and their kids were close friends of mine. Love you Alton. Rest in peace World Beater.
Karl & Cheryl Rivers
I am so sad that I just found out about Alton's passing yesterday. He was the greatest!! He would work with me when I used to go to Round One a few years ago. He had a great spirit, regardless of the dire aspects of his life. May he rest in peace and know that he is loved...
I'm just now finding out about this. I was locked up with Alton in arlington back 06. Great guy! Funny as hell! Used to keep me laughing with his old boxing and street stories. And could definitely still give these yougins a run for they money. My man! R.I.P
I was locked up with Alton in Hagerstown I just happen to google his name and see if I could find and I read about his death .Very sad he was a good brother and funny
Went to St. Anthony's with him... RIP Champ!
I fought Alton Rice in 84 pre olympic trials.In the simi finals.He got me in a 3 round dec.He ended up fighting Mark Brelend in the finals.Losing a close 3 rd decision.Alton was a great fight.R.I.P
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