It has been reported that former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson died earlier today at his home in New Paltz, N.Y. at the age of 71. Patterson is survived by his second wife and four children.

KINGSTON, N.Y. — An interpretive panel celebrating “the life, work and athleticism” of New Paltz resident and World Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson will be on display through the end of the month ...

Boxing champion Floyd Patterson has died after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 71. In 1956, Patterson became the youngest man... Former Heavyweight Champ Floyd Patterson Dies Former ...

Everyone was always feeling sorry for Floyd Patterson, who died yesterday at 71, and if you had to pick someone to feel sorry for, Floyd had all the qualifications. He was the first heavyweight ...