Johnny Wilson (boxer)
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Johnny Wilson was born Giovanni Francesco Panica on March 23, 1893 in Harlem, New York City. He was a professional boxer who fought from 1911 until 1926. The highlight of Wilson's career came when he
Johnny Wilson circa 1915 1920
Tiger Flowers
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Theodore "Tiger" Flowers was an American professional boxer. Nicknamed "the Georgia Deacon", he rose to prominence in the early 20th century, becoming the first African American world middleweight box
Johnny Wilson (boxer)
…1926 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. 96 Loss 46–19–2 (29) Harry Greb PTS 10 Apr 17, 1925 Mechanics Building, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. 95 Loss 46–18–2 (29) Tiger Flowers TKO 3 (10) Dec 9, 1924 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. 94 Loss 46–17–2 (29) Jock Malone NWS 10 Sep 17, 1924 Auditorium, Saint Paul…
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Flowers (left), posing with Mickey Walker before their 1926 title bout