Boxing Greats

Floyd Patterson – The Gentleman of Boxing

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Born in Wasco, North Carolina, on January 4th, 1935, Floyd Patterson (55-8, 40 KO’s) was a light heavyweight-cruiserweight who competed with the Heavyweight division winning the Championship of the World on two occasions. The former Olympic middleweight king who won his crown at the Helsinki Games in 1952 became the youngest professional ever to gain …

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Jack Dempsey | The Manassa Mauler | Bio, Record, Fun & Facts

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In every sports star, there emerges one person who stands out so prominently that he is referred to as “The Idol.” Such as a man was Jack Dempsey in boxing. While in there tossing punches, he was one of the most spectacular heavyweights since John L Sullivan. Jack Dempsey was one of the toughest heavyweights …

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The Relentless Evander Holyfield, Known as The Real Deal

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Boxers have always had nicknames; sometimes chosen by themselves, sometimes bestowed upon them by the public or some other third party. The point of a nickname has either been to in some way highlight the intimidation factor of the boxer, or to help with the marketing of the fighter through the “catchiness” of the name. …

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