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Tommy Burns

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Canadian world champion boxer (1881-1955)

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Tommy Burns was a Canadian professional boxer. He remains the only Canadian-born fighter to win the World Heavyweight Championship and is the shortest champion in the division's history.

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Photos 3

Burns (left) during a sparring sessionBurns (left) during a sparring session

Awards 3

1996International Boxing Hall of Fame
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Ontario Sports Hall of Fame

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About this person

Tommy Burns was a Canadian professional boxer. He remains the only Canadian-born fighter to win the World Heavyweight Championship and is the shortest champion in the division's history. The first to travel the globe in defending his title, Burns made 13 title defences against 11 different boxers, despite often being the underdog due to his size.

Country
Canada
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1955 · aged 73
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17 languages

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