Born: Noah Brusso
Heavyweight Champion 1906-08
A largely forgotten and sometimes belittled champion, Tommy Burns held the heavyweight title for nearly three years and set a record for the most consecutive defenses by knockout. Burns, who acted as his own manager, also made a lot of money, an accomplishment that distinguishes him from many top fighters. When badly overmatched, he finally fell to Jack Johnson, there was no question that he displayed great courage.
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