'Punching Postman' Tony Thornton dead at 49, after 'cycle crash Philadelphia Inquirer Nicknamed "The Punching Postman," the former US Boxing Association middleweight and super-middleweight champion fought for a world title three times and … Glassboro boxer Tony Thornton, 49, diesGloucester County Times – NJ.com Boxer Thornton dies after crashCherry Hill Courier Post Tony Thornton, 49, 'Punching Postman'Philadelphia Inquirer all 7 news articles »

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