George Dixon
George Dixon was the first Black world boxing champion in any weight class, while also being the first ever Canadian-born boxing champion.
George was born on July 29, 1870, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Known as "Little Chocolate", he stood 5'3" tall and weighed only 87 pounds when he began his professional boxing career.
George Dixon claimed the world bantamweight title in 1888 and was officially considered the champion after knocking out Nunc Wallace of England in 18 rounds on June 27, 1890. The following year, May 31, 1891, George beat Cal McCarthy in 22 rounds to win the featherweight title. In all, George won 78 fights, 30 by knockout, and lost 26, 4 by knockout.
George Dixon died January 6, 1909.
See Also
Black Canadian, International Boxing Hall of Fame, Jack Johnson, List of Canadians
Referenced By
1870 in Canada | Abe Attell | African Canadian | Black Canadian | Famous Canadians | International Boxing Hall Of Fame | Jack Johnson | List of Canadians | List of famous Canadian people | List of famous Canadians
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