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.
Nelly Saunders and Rose Harland fought in America's first public women's boxing match.
Boxing champion Muhammad Ali relinquished his 'slave name' of Cassius Clay and joined Islam.
Mike Tyson won a technical knockout against Pinklon Thomas, winning the heavyweight boxing title.
Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali lost his boxing title after refusing to join the army.
