Jack Blackburn
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Charles Henry "Jack" Blackburn (1 January 1883 – 24 April 1942) was an American boxer and boxing trainer.[1]
[edit] Biography
He was born in New Year's Day, January 1, 1883.
A lightweight, Blackburn had a long career in the sport, comprising some 147 professional fights, often against naturally bigger opponents, and finished with a final record of 99-26-19. He later became a trainer, most notably of heavyweight champion Joe Louis.
He died on April 24, 1942.
[edit] Legacy
He is an inductee of the World Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He also appears as a character in the opera, Shadowboxer, based on the life of Joe Louis.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Professional boxing record for Jack Blackburn from BoxRec
- ^ Midegette, Anne, "Inspired by Joe Louis, opera 'Shadowboxer' scores one for reality", Washington Post, 17 April 2010
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