Aaron Pryor

Aaron Pryor was an American professional boxer who fought from 1976 to 1990 and is remembered as one of the leading light welterweights of his era. He won the World Boxing Association title in the division from 1980 to 1983 and the International Boxing Federation title from 1984 to 1985, which made him a two-time world champion at light welterweight. He also held The Ring magazine title from 1980 to 1983 and was recognised as the lineal champion from 1983 to 1986. The Boxing Writers Association of America named him Fighter of the Year for 1982, he entered the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996, and in 1999 the Associated Press voted him the best light welterweight of the twentieth century.