Professional Boxer. He was considered by many one of the greatest Middleweights in boxing history. He was the World Middleweight Champion from 1897 to 1907. He was also the World Welterweight Champion from 1894 to 1896. Some of his opponents included Mysterious Billy Smith, Kid McCoy, Tommy West, and Jack Bonner. After his retirement as a fighter he became a boxing teacher and coach. He was credited with helping devise the crouching technique for defense. During his career of 105 fights he won 86 (68 by knockout), lost 3, with 6 draws, 4 No Decisions and 6 No Contests. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.
Professional Boxer. He was considered by many one of the greatest Middleweights in boxing history. He was the World Middleweight Champion from 1897 to 1907. He was also the World Welterweight Champion from 1894 to 1896. Some of his opponents included Mysterious Billy Smith, Kid McCoy, Tommy West, and Jack Bonner. After his retirement as a fighter he became a boxing teacher and coach. He was credited with helping devise the crouching technique for defense. During his career of 105 fights he won 86 (68 by knockout), lost 3, with 6 draws, 4 No Decisions and 6 No Contests. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.
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