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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.
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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Jun 14, 2022 · 6 Professional record. 7 Reference sources. 8 Newspaper Articles. 9 External Links. Career Overview. Tommy Burns is primarily known in the United States for being the man to break the colour line and lose the heavyweight championship to Jack Johnson, who was himself the world's first black heavyweight champ.
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.
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.
Jul 9, 2018 · Learn about Tommy Burns, the first and only Canadian-born heavyweight champion who defended his title against all comers around the world. Discover how he faced Jack Johnson, the first black heavyweight champion, and why he was the smallest and most active champion ever.
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