About Rickey Parkey
Lived 1956 – 2024 (aged 67). Rickey Parkey was an American boxer.
Ricky Parkey (November 7, 1956 – April 7, 2024) was an American professional boxer who held the IBF cruiserweight title from 1986 to 1987.
Professional career Parkey turned professional in 1981 and won the IBF cruiserweight title with a TKO win over Lee Roy Murphy in 1986. He defended the belt once before losing the title to Evander Holyfield via TKO the following year in a title unification bout. He retired in 1994.
Parkey died on April 7, 2024, at the age of 67.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rickey Parkey?
American boxer (1956–2024)
When was Rickey Parkey born?
Rickey Parkey was born on 7 November 1956 in Tennessee.
When did Rickey Parkey die?
Rickey Parkey died on 7 April 2024 in Morristown.
What was Rickey Parkey's occupation?
Rickey Parkey was a boxer.
What nationality was Rickey Parkey?
Rickey Parkey was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rickey Parkey. https://biography.guide/rickey-parkey/
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