Joe Gans
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Joe Gans (born Joseph Gant; November 25, 1874 ā August 10, 1910) was an American professional boxer. Gans was rated the greatest lightweight boxer of all-time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder, Nat Fleischer. Known as the "Old Master", he became the first African-American world boxing champion of the 20th century, reigning continuously as world lightweight champion from 1902 to 1908, defending the title 15 times versus 13 boxers.[1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
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Joe Gans | |
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Born | Joseph Gant November 25, 1874 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | August 10, 1910(1910-08-10) (aged 35) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Other names | Old Master |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Lightweight |
Height | 5 ft 6+1ā2 in (1.69 m) |
Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 197 |
Wins | 157 |
Wins by KO | 100 |
Losses | 12 |
Draws | 22 |
No contests | 6 |
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