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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.
Jun 13, 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.
Burns fighting under his real monicker Noah Brusso. Schreck the first southpaw Brusso had faced. Brusso down for a nine count in the eighth, but he made a strong finish.
Jun 14, 2022 · World Champion. Taking six months to enjoy his newfound money and notoriety, Burns did not make his first defence of the championship until October 2, 1906, when he took on Fireman Jim Flynn, a rough-edged up-and-comer known primarily for his raw punching power.
May 27, 2008 · Known as a tenacious boxer and strong hitter, the 170 cm, 79.4 kg French Canadian defended his title 10 times in 33 months before losing to Jack Johnson in Sydney, Australia, on 25 December 1908. His defences included victories over the heavyweight champions of England and Australia.
Burns was a French-Canadian who excelled as a lacrosse and hockey player in his youth. He polished his boxing skills in mining camps and turned professional in 1900, first fighting as a lightweight. Two years later he won the Michigan state middleweight title, which he successfully defended three times.
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.
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.
Tommy Burns, born on June 17, 1881, was a renowned Canadian heavyweight boxer who left an indelible mark on the sport during the early 20th century. With a height of 170cm and a reach of 188cm, Burns utilized his physical attributes to his advantage in the ring.
Eliminator for BBBofC British Featherweight Title. Burns ko'd by a right which sent him out of the ring and onto the press table. 1949-12-26. Don McTaggart. 1 0 0. Alhambra Sports Stadium, Rhyl. L-TKO.
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