American boxer Jersey Joe Walcott became the oldest heavyweight champion aged 37.
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A first-of-its-kind boxing match took place to settle a feud between a butler and a butcher.
In the Fight of the Century, Joe Frazier triumphs over Muhammad Ali.
Michael Moorer claimed the heavyweight boxing title after smashing Evander Holyfield in Paradise, Nevada, US.
Wilfred Benítez became the youngest 3-division world champion in history at age 22 after knocking out Maurice Hope in 12 rounds.
Boxing champion Muhammad Ali relinquished his 'slave name' of Cassius Clay and joined Islam.
