Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | July 7, 1921 |
Birth Place | Lawrenceville, GA |
Age | 99 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Mar 28, 1975 (age 53) |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Net worth: $11 Million (2024)
About
Hall of Fame boxing champion who fought frequently in the heavyweight division and earned titles in all three different weight divisions.
Before Fame
As an amateur boxer in the featherweight divisions, he had a perfect 42-0 record, and started his pro career defeating the Future Hall of Famer Archie Moore.
Trivia
He had a classic match against the heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano - going the distance, a full 15 rounds.
Family Life
He had three children.
Associated With
He was close friend of Rocky Marciano as well as a one-time neighbor of Muhammad Ali.