Floyd Johnson
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Floyd Johnson (23 July 1900 – 1 June 1986), nicknamed "The Auburn Bulldog", was an American heavyweight boxer who was known for his stiff punch. His (incomplete) boxing record comes out to: 38 wins (27 by knockout), 13 losses, and 11 draws.[1] In 1923, he was considered a leading contender,[2] and described in Time magazine as "possibly the fifth-best heavyweight in the ring." His manager was Alec Greggains.[3] After his boxing career ended, he went into promotion in White Center, Washington.[4] and served as a deputy sheriff in King County, Washington, in the mid-1920s.[5][6][7]
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Floyd Johnson | |
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Born | (1900-07-23)July 23, 1900 |
Died | June 1, 1986(1986-06-01) (aged 85) |
Nationality | American |
Other names | "The Auburn Bulldog" |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 63 (Includes Newspaper Decisions) |
Wins | 39 |
Wins by KO | 27 |
Losses | 13 |
Draws | 11 |
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