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George Dixon

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George Dixon

Birth
Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death
6 Jan 1908 (aged 37)
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Burial
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
Plot
Elm Grove
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Professional Boxer. Nicknamed ‘Little Chocolate' he was the first black boxer to win a world title and is considered by many to be the greatest fighter of the 19th century. At age 20, he fought his first championship fight becoming the bantamweight champ in 1890. He was featherweight champion (1891-1900) and fought in a total of 23world championship bouts. Over the course of his career he fought in over 1,000 fights, a record unparalleled in the history of sports. He is also credited with inventing shadow boxing. He died at age 38 in New York City.
Professional Boxer. Nicknamed ‘Little Chocolate' he was the first black boxer to win a world title and is considered by many to be the greatest fighter of the 19th century. At age 20, he fought his first championship fight becoming the bantamweight champ in 1890. He was featherweight champion (1891-1900) and fought in a total of 23world championship bouts. Over the course of his career he fought in over 1,000 fights, a record unparalleled in the history of sports. He is also credited with inventing shadow boxing. He died at age 38 in New York City.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Apr 16, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21503/george-dixon: accessed ), memorial page for George Dixon (29 Jul 1870–6 Jan 1908), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21503, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.