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Conteh, John

Conteh, John (1951-...), a British boxer, became the World Boxing Council (WBC) version of world champion in the light-heavyweight class in 1974. He won the title by defeating the Argentine boxer Jorge Ahumada. In 1977, the WBC deprived Conteh of his title for refusing to fight another Argentine, Miguel Cuello, in Monaco. Conteh had wanted the fight staged in England. More »

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Braddock, James J.

Braddock, James J. (1905-1974), an American boxer, defeated Max Baer in 1935 to become the world... More >>

Bruno, Frank

Bruno, Frank (1961-...), a British boxer, won the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight boxing... More >>

Carruthers, Jimmy

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Conteh, John

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Cooper, Henry

Cooper, Henry (1934-...), a British professional boxer, was British heavyweight boxing champion... More >>

Corbett, James John

Corbett, James John (1866-1933), became the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1892. He was... More >>

Darcy, Les

Darcy, Les (1895-1917), was a champion Australian boxer. From 1910 to 1916, Darcy won all but 4... More >>

Dempsey, Jack

Dempsey, Jack (1895-1983), became one of the most popular heavyweight boxing champions of all... More >>

Driscoll, Jim

Driscoll, Jim (1880-1925), was a Welsh boxer who ranks among the greatest featherweight fighters... More >>

Elorde, Cirilo Gabriel

Elorde, Cirilo Gabriel (1935-1985), a Filipino boxer, won world titles in 1956 and 1960. Sports... More >>

Famechon, Johnny

Famechon, Johnny (1945-...), won the Australian featherweight boxing title in 1964 and the World... More >>

Fenech, Jeffrey

Fenech, Jeffrey (1964-...), became the first Australian boxer to win three world titles. In 1985,... More >>


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