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Henry Armstrong (born December 12, 1912, Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.—died October 24, 1988, Los Angeles, California) was an American boxer, the only professional boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously.
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Jun 8, 2018 · Henry Armstrong (1912-1988) became the first boxer in history to hold world titles in three separate weight classes at the same time. After retiring from boxing, Armstrong became an ordained Baptist minister, working with disadvantaged youth.
BOXING. Henry Armstrong: A Boxing Legend Who Broke Boundaries. Henry Armstrong, a name synonymous with boxing greatness, left an indelible mark on the world of sports. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming a boxing icon is a testament to his unwavering determination and talent.
Dec 28, 2011 · At a time when boxing only had eight weight classes Henry Armstrong simultaneously held world titles at featherweight, lightweight and welterweight division. He collected everything but money in his impressive boxing career. He was a knockout artist with a destructive punch and a killer attitude.
Jul 29, 2020 · Armstrong was 27-0 with 26 knockouts in 1937, 14-0 with 10 knockouts in 1938, and 59-1-1 with 51 knockouts from December 1936 to October 1940. Armstrong defeated sixteen world champions. After he quit boxing, he became an ordained minister and devoted himself to underprivileged children.
Mar 29, 2024 · The one-and-only Henry Melody Jackson, aka Henry Armstrong. In a span of less than fifteen years, Armstrong racked up over a hundred knockouts in 151 wins, in the process defeating a long list of Hall of Famers. Which begs the question: what were the greatest performances in the prolific career of “Hurricane Hank”?
Several are multi-division champions. But the man known as Henry Armstrong, whose real name was Henry Jackson, is still the only fighter to ever hold world championships in three divisions (featherweight, lightweight and welterweight) simultaneously.
