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In the boxing context Tommy Burns was a world heavyweight champion who was the first white boxer to agree to fight a black boxer for the world title. On Boxing Day 1908 he lost his title to Jack Johnson who became the first ever black heavyweight champion of the world. Johnson was not the first black champion as many books say. tHAT HONOUR GOES TO First Black man to win a world boxing title; held three world boxing titles: paperweight, bantamweight and featherweight; invented shadow boxing and the suspended punching bag; fought in the world's longest fight.
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What is Tommy Burns's birthday?
Tommy Burns was born on June 17, 1881.
When was Tommy Burns born?
Tommy Burns was born on June 17, 1881.
When did Tommy Burns - boxer - die?
Tommy Burns - boxer - died on 1955-05-10.
When was Tommy Burns - boxer - born?
Tommy Burns - boxer - was born on 1881-06-17.
Who was the Little Giant of Hanover?
Tommy Burns
What is Tommy burns height?
5"7
Who was the shortest champion in the history of boxing?
Tommy Burns 5-7
Who is the shortest heavyweight boxer?
rocky marciano 5,9 Tommy burns 5,7
Did Tommy Burns start the Celtic huddle in memory of Tony Mobray's wife Bernadette dying?
yes
His nickname is Tommy?
his nick name is tommy
Who are the 5 white non American undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champions of the World?
Ingemar Johansson (Sweden) - Bob Fitzsimmons (England) - Primo Carnera (Italy) - Max Schmeling (Germany) - Tommy Burns (Canada).
Who influenced Tommy Douglas?
Tommy Cappo Influenced Tommy Douglas
