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Steven Badgley | |
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| Born | Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
| Occupations | Boxing coach, former boxer |
Steven Badgley is an American boxing coach, former amateur and professional boxer, and former United States Army aviator. He is known for his amateur boxing career, his professional boxing debut at Madison Square Garden, his service as an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior pilot during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and his coaching of amateur boxers in Alabama. In 2024, he was inducted into the Dutchess County Sports Museum Hall of Fame.[1]
Early life
[edit]Badgley was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. He began boxing at age 16 at Five Star Boxing in Beacon, New York, under trainer Bob Schlegel. After the September 11 attacks, he enlisted in the United States Army, temporarily leaving boxing before returning to the sport during his first deployment to Iraq.[2][3]
Military and boxing career
[edit]Badgley served as an aviator in the United States Army, flying the Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. He deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and received Air Medals with Valor during combat operations.[4]
While serving in the Army, Badgley resumed boxing and organized boxing events during deployments. After returning from Iraq, he earned a place on the United States Army boxing team at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he compiled an amateur record of 81 wins and 16 losses.[2][3][5]
In 2010, Badgley made his professional boxing debut at Madison Square Garden in New York City. His transition from Army combat aviator to professional boxer was profiled by BoxingScene and the New York Post prior to the bout.[6][7]
Coaching career
[edit]Following his competitive career, Badgley became a boxing coach in Huntsville, Alabama. He has coached amateur boxers competing in USA Boxing events, including Golden Gloves competition and national tournaments. Media coverage has highlighted his emphasis on discipline, mentorship, and technical development while training young athletes.[3]
Honors
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Haynes, Stephen (October 4, 2024). "Former star athletes, military heroes enshrined in Dutchess Sports Museum Hall of Fame". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- 1 2 Turton, Michael (September 27, 2024). "5 Questions: Steve Badgley". The Current. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Tingelstad, Kaleigh (July 3, 2026). "'Badgley the Boxer,' the journey for one Huntsville coach". WAFF 48. Gray Media. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- 1 2 "10th CAB aviators receive awards for valor". United States Army. 2012.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ Ghiringhelli, Paul Steven (January 20, 2010). "Officer to coach Soldiers in N.Y. boxing qualifier". United States Army. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ Idec, Keith (June 12, 2010). "Steven Badgley: America's Bravest Set For Boxing Debut". BoxingScene. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Army Vet Eager for MSG Bout". New York Post. June 10, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
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