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Archibald Lee Wright, (born Dec. 13, 1913, Benoit, Miss., U.S.—died Dec. 9, 1998, San Diego, Calif.), American boxer, world light-heavyweight champion from Dec. 17, 1952,...

Mike Tyson, born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, New York, is a former professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest...

Floyd Patterson, a name that resonates in the annals of boxing history, is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champions of all time....

Sonny Liston, also called the Bear, (born May 8, 1932?, St. Francis County, Arkansas, U.S.—died December 30, 1970, Las Vegas, Nevada), American boxer who was...

Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 17, 1942, was an American professional boxer, philanthropist, and social activist. Widely regarded as one of...

John Arthur Johnson, born on March 31, 1878, in Galveston, Texas, U.S., was a prominent figure in American boxing history. His impact on the sport...

Wilma Glodean Rudolph (1940-1994) was an American sprinter and Olympic champion. She was born on June 23, 1940, in St. Bethlehem, Tennessee, USA. Despite facing...

Jesse Owens, born James Cleveland Owens on September 12, 1913, was an African-American track and field athlete who became one of the most celebrated sports...

Walter Fenner Leonard, (born September 8, 1907, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.—died November 27, 1997, Rocky Mount), American baseball player who was considered one of...