Carl E. Morris
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Carl E. Morris (February 23, 1887 – July 11, 1951) was a professional boxer who was known as the Oklahoma White Hope.[1] He was a heavyweight, fighting at 225–240 pounds. He was 6 feet 4 inches tall.[2]
Biography
He was born on February 23, 1887 in Fulton, Kentucky. On December 16, 1918 he lost a fight to Jack Dempsey at the Louisiana Auditorium in New Orleans.[3] In later life he worked as a steam shovel operator. He died on July 11, 1951 in Pasadena, California of cancer. Dempsey report in his memoirs that he was a sparring mate of Morris and disliked Morris who allegedly was very ungenerous to his employees. Dempsey took particular relish in defeating Morris in the ring. ef name=obit>"Former Boxing Great Dies in California". United Press. July 12, 1951. Retrieved 2010-09-28. Funeral services will be held Friday for exheavyweight fighter Carl E. Morris whose career was at its ...
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References
- ^ "Carl E. Morris". Los Angeles Times. July 12, 1951.
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- ^ "Former Boxing Great Dies in California". United Press. July 12, 1951. Retrieved 2010-09-28.
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