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  2. Tommy Burns (born Noah Brusso; June 17, 1881 – May 10, 1955) was a Canadian professional boxer. He is the only Canadian-born World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. The first to travel the globe in defending his title, Burns made 13 title defences against 11 different boxers, despite often being the underdog due to his size.

  3. May 9, 2024 · Tommy Burns was a Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion from February 23, 1906, when he won a 20-round decision over Marvin Hart in Los Angeles, until December 26, 1908, when he lost to Jack Johnson in 14 rounds in Sydney, Australia. This victory made Johnson the first black fighter to hold.

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  4. Tommy Burns, boxer (b Noah Brusso at Hanover, Ont 17 June 1881; d at Vancouver 10 May 1955). Starting as a welterweight in 1900, Burns became, 6 years later, the only Canadian to hold the world heavyweight championship when he beat Marvin Hart.

  5. Jun 14, 2022 · Name: Tommy Burns. Alias: The Little Giant of Hanover. Birth Name: Noah Brusso. Hometown: Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Birthplace: Chesley, Ontario, Canada. Died: 1955-05-10 (Age:73) Stance: Orthodox. Height: 170cm. Reach: 188cm.

  6. Noah Brusso of Hanover, Ontario fighting under his new ring name. First bout as Tommy Burns instead of Noah Brusso. Match made at 158 lbs. O'Grady came close to death due to injuries from the fight, and the mayor suspended boxing in the city. Match made at 152 lbs. Brusso was down in the 3rd round.

  7. Jul 9, 2018 · Burns was the first and only Canadian born boxer to win the heavyweight title. He holds the record for consecutive knock outs in heavyweight title fights with eleven. He is ranked 4th highest in heavyweight history for the number of times he defended the title.

  8. Overview. Tommy Burns. (1881—1955) Quick Reference. (1881–1955) Born Noah Brusso, Burns is the only Canadian-born boxer to hold the world heavyweight championship, which he defended eleven times within two years from 1906 to 1908.