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Henry Armstrong – Indisputable Greatness

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01/12/2026

What Henry Armstrong achieved in the late 1930s is astonishing. "He held three-titles at the same time,” said renowned trainer Teddy Atlas. “It’s mind-boggling.” Born Henry Jackson in 1912, he made his professional debut in 1931. Al Lovino knocked Jackson out in three rounds. Undeterred, Jackson was back in the ring four days later. He won, but lost his next two fights at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. ...

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Young fighters who can punch, tickle the ...

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The 1970s was a significant decade for ...

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The World Athletic Association (WAA) was a ...

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