He is one of the few fighters in the entire sport's history never to
have been knocked off his feet.
Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1997.
He was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on May 6, 1998
for his services to sports in Canada.
Speaks to students, parents and other groups about drugs and how they have impacted his life. He lost 3 sons and a wife as a result of substance abuse or suicide. (January 2004)