Bob Fitzsimmons
Boxer and three-weight world champion
Born
May 26th, 1863
162 years ago
Died
October 22nd, 1917
107 years ago — 54 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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Born in England and later moved to New Zealand, this boxer became a prominent figure in the sport during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Achieving fame in the ring, this athlete was the first three-weight world champion, holding titles in middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight divisions. With a reputation for exceptional skill and power, the boxer faced and defeated many prominent contenders of the time, gaining recognition and accolades in the boxing community.
First three-weight world boxing champion
Defeated Jack 'Nonpareil' Dempsey for the middleweight title
Held the heavyweight championship title
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