AthleteAmerican1965 – present
Gorham Phillips
Professional boxer, multiple weight divisions
Biography
American professional boxer who competed in multiple weight divisions. He was known for his competitive matches in the late 20th century.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
American
Born
1965
Thinking about the name
Gorham
English origin
“An English place-name turned surname and occasional given name, Gorham likely derives from Old English elements suggesting 'gore' (triangular land) combined with 'ham' (homestead). The name carries New England heritage, particularly through its association with the town of Gorham in Maine. It evokes colonial American roots and rural New England charm.”