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George Dixon became the first black man to win a world boxing title when he captured the bantamweight crown in England and then successfully defended it in America. He later added the world featherweight title, which he held for a total of eight years. Considered to be one of the finest small boxers ever, Dixon was well-respected for both his ...
About. George Dixon, also known as "Little Chocolate" and "The Pride of Halifax," was a renowned boxer who left a lasting impact on the sport. Born on July 29, 1870, Dixon's boxing career spanned multiple weight classes, including Bantamweight and Featherweight.
Feb 10, 2021 · Home. Combat Sports History: George Dixon, the first Black world champion in any sport. Bloody Elbow. Wed 10 February 2021 19:00. George Dixon was born in Africville, Nova Scotia’s Black...
Dec 30, 2021 · George Dixon, the world-renowned boxer from Africville, N.S., is being recognized by the Canadian government more than a century after his death as a person of national historic significance....
George Dixon chronicles the life of the most consequential Black athlete of the nineteenth century and details for the first time his Carnival appearance; perhaps the most significant bout involving a Black fighter until Jack Johnson began his reign in 1908.
Jun 12, 2023 · June 12, 2023. 2 min read. Boxer George Dixon is shown in a handout photo. A ceremony was held Monday on the Halifax waterfront to pay tribute to boxing great Dixon, the first Black boxer and...
Dec 30, 2021 · George Dixon, the world-renowned boxer from Africville, N.S., is being recognized by the Canadian government more than a century after his death as a person of national historic significance....
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