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Tiger Flowers

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African-American boxer (1895-1927)

United StatesAthletesLived 1895 to 1927 · aged 32
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Theodore "Tiger" Flowers was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "the Georgia Deacon", he rose to prominence in the early 20th century, becoming the first African American world middleweight boxing champion after defeating Harry Greb to claim the title in 1926.

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Flowers (left), posing with Mickey Walker before their 1926 title boutFlowers (left), posing with Mickey Walker before their 1926 title bout

Awards 3

1993International Boxing Hall of Fame
WBA World Middleweight Champion
The Ring World Middleweight Champion

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Theodore "Tiger" Flowers was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "the Georgia Deacon", he rose to prominence in the early 20th century, becoming the first African American world middleweight boxing champion after defeating Harry Greb to claim the title in 1926. He was inducted into Ring magazine's Hall of Fame in 1971, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1976, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993. A left-handed fighter, Flowers was fast and elusive, usually avoiding heavy punishment while landing quick, sharp blows.

Country
United States
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Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1927 · aged 32
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