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Torn Rose · 2006-05-11, 02:34 PM

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• Born in Waco, N.C.
• Trained by legendary Cus D'Amato.
• Won Middleweight Gold Medal at 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
• Became the then-youngest heavyweight champion of all-time at the age of 21 in 1956.
• Became first man in history to regain heavyweight championship in 1960.
• Lost heavyweight title for good in 1962.
• Among eight pro losses were two against Muhammad Ali including his final pro bout in 1972.
• Member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
• Former Chairman of the N.Y. State Athletic Commission.
• In-ring record stands at 55 wins (40 KO), eight losses, and one draw.

2006-05-11, 02:34 PM	#11
Torn Rose "Faith is believing what you know ain't so." ~ Mark Twain Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 4,806	Floyd Patterson dies, was once youngest heavyweight champ http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/box...ory?id=2441248 • Born in Waco, N.C. • Trained by legendary Cus D'Amato. • Won Middleweight Gold Medal at 1952 Helsinki Olympics. • Became the then-youngest heavyweight champion of all-time at the age of 21 in 1956. • Became first man in history to regain heavyweight championship in 1960. • Lost heavyweight title for good in 1962. • Among eight pro losses were two against Muhammad Ali including his final pro bout in 1972. • Member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. • Former Chairman of the N.Y. State Athletic Commission. • In-ring record stands at 55 wins (40 KO), eight losses, and one draw.