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Floyd Patterson (January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1972, and twice reigned as the world heavyweight champion between 1956 and 1962.
Floyd Patterson (born Jan. 4, 1935, Waco, N.C., U.S.—died May 11, 2006, New Paltz, N.Y.) was an American professional boxer, the first to hold the world heavyweight championship twice.
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Floyd Patterson was a heavyweight boxer who won the world title twice and fought Muhammad Ali three times. See his full boxing record, including 64 bouts, 40 wins, 8 losses, 5 draws, and 40 knockouts.
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May 11, 2006 · Floyd Patterson, who turned his troubled young life around with boxing and became, despite a gentle disposition, the world heavyweight champion, died today in New Paltz, N.Y. He was 71.
Jun 11, 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Floyd Patterson, the youngest heavyweight champion until Mike Tyson. From his humble beginnings in North Carolina to his Olympic glory and boxing fame, Patterson faced many challenges and opponents in and out of the ring.
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Witness the remarkable journey of Floyd Patterson, the youngest boxer to claim the world heavyweight title, as he captivates audiences with his speed and agility in the ring.
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May 12, 2006 · NEW YORK — Floyd Patterson, a gentleman boxer who emerged from a troubled boyhood to become the world heavyweight champion, died Thursday at his home in New Paltz, New York.
