The quickest boxing match in history took place.
Tommy Burns defeated Jem Roche in just 88 seconds.
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Nelly Saunders and Rose Harland fought in America's first public women's boxing match.
American boxer Jersey Joe Walcott became the oldest heavyweight champion aged 37.
In the Fight of the Century, Joe Frazier triumphs over Muhammad Ali.
Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali retired for the third time.
Mike Tyson won a technical knockout against Pinklon Thomas, winning the heavyweight boxing title.