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Henry Armstrong | Henry Melody Jackson Jr

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Henry Armstrong | Henry Melody Jackson Jr
Henry Melody Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912, Columbus, Mississippi – October 22, 1988, Los Angeles, California) was a world boxing champion who was more well known as 'Henry Armstrong'.

Henry Jr. began his boxing career in 1931 which would include numerous championships and knock out winning streaks in three different divisions, including three world boxing championships. After 14 years of boxing success, Henry Armstrong ended his career in 1945.

In 2007, The Ring ranked Armstrong as the 2nd greatest fighter of the last 80 year


The photographer is Carl Van Vechten (1880-1964). Photo Courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Date & Place: in USA
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Henry Jackson Jr. had 181 fights with 151 wins, 101 of those wins by KO and 9 draws
Armstrong was one of the few fighters to win in three or more different divisions: featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight. He defended his welterweight title a total of nineteen times.
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Henry Melody Jackson Jr. was born on December 12, 1912. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Melody "Armstrong" Jackson Jr..
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