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Jack Blackburn

TRAINER

Guided Sammy Mandell and Bud Taylor to world titles in the 1920's, but is best remembered for his development of Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis. Inducted to  the Hall of Fame as a trainer in  1992, Blackburn also had his own distinguished career as  a boxer that included at least 100 bouts.

Born: 5/03/1883  -  Died: 4/24/42

 
 
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Active as a trainer from 1923 to 1942.

 

 

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