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Joe Gans

Joe Gans (born Joseph Saifus Butts; November 25, 1874 – August 10, 1910) was an American professional boxer. Gans was rated the greatest lightweight boxer of all time by boxing historian and Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer. Known as the "Old Master," Gans became the first African-American world boxing champion of the 20th century, reigning…

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Born
Joseph Gant (Joseph Saifus Butts) November 25, 1874 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died
August 10, 1910(1910-08-10) (aged 35) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Draws
22
Losses
12
Nickname
Old Master
No contests
6

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related to Further reading · 32
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related to Hemingway connection · 6
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Born · 1
Joe Gans → Joseph Gant (Joseph Saifus Butts) November 25, 1874 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died · 1
Joe Gans → August 10, 1910(1910-08-10) (aged 35) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Draws · 1
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Losses · 1
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Joe GansLosses121.00infobox
Joe GansNicknameOld Master1.00infobox
Joe GansNo contests61.00infobox
Joe GansReach71 in (180 cm)1.00infobox
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Joe GansTotal fights1971.00infobox
Joe GansWeightLightweight1.00infobox
Joe GansWin by KO1001.00infobox
Joe GansWins1571.00infobox

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