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Like his mother, his grandmother hoped that he would pursue a career in the ministry. Armstrong moved to Los Angeles, where he resumed his amateur status. There he became involved in boxing. Returning to St. Louis, he founded the Henry Armstrong Youth Foundation and directed the Herbert Hoover Boys Club. We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. [4] In 2019, the International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) ranked him as the second best boxer of all time, pound for pound, as well as the second-best featherweight, third-best welterweight, and fifth-best lightweight of all time.[5][6][7][8]. ", Ten weeks later, Armstrong's fight with Ambers was a war. Full Q\u0026A episode here: https://youtu.be/KULHRj7H9l0**** Teddy's Audiobook Now Available. After a brief third marriage, Armstrong married his fourth wife, Gussie Henry, in 1978. FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInSnapchatPinterestTiktok, Registered Office: Ground Floor, The Rookery, 2 Dyott Street, London, WC1A 1DE, United Kingdom, Otto - Longest human tunnel travelled through by a skateboarding dog, Ashrita Furman - Most Guinness World Records titles held. Armstrong was dynamite in a small Death 9 Feb 1870 - null. Star Info Other Info Henry Armstrong, original name Henry Jackson, (born December 12, 1912, Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.died October 24, 1988, Los Angeles, California), American boxer, the only professional boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. Therefore, be sure to refer to those guidelines when editing your bibliography or works cited list. Henry Irwin Armstrong. Al Silvani. Having gained the fame and fortune that was his goal as a young man working on the railroad, Armstrong was able to produce and star in an autobiographical movie, Keep Punching, released in 1939. Armstrong fought as an amateur from 1929 to 1932. He was born Henry Jackson, Jr. on December 12, 1912, in Columbus, Mississippi. // -->. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. "I was asked to do it, and he thanked me. . Henry R Armstrong in 1940 United States Federal Census Henry R Armstrong was born circa 1887, at birth place, Connecticut, to John Birracase. After Armstrong turned the trick in 1938, no boxer was ever again allowed to be a champion in more than one weight division simultaneously.In 1939, Armstrong lost the World Lightweight Championship in a rematch with Ambers by a fifteen-round unanimous decision. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. The Ring magazine named him Fighter of the Year in 1937. Armstrong was the first boxer ever to hold world championships in three different weight divisions at the same time. document[imgName].src = eval(imgName + 'over.src'); Henry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 - October 24, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong . Henry married Lou M Armstrong. Velma Tartt was a former girlfriend from his high school days. He also wrote the autobiographical God, Gloves, and Glory (1956). He played a boxer named Henry "Little Dynamite" Jackson.In 1940, Armstrong challenged Ceferino Garca for a portion of the World Middleweight Championship. Henry Jackson was born in Columbus, MS. Professional boxer, entertainer, businessman An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. He quit his job working for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad, figuring he could make his fortune fighting for pay. Armstrong's attempt to win a world title in a fourth division was frustrated. navclassiccold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_classic_cold.gif"; We encourage you to research and examine these records to determine their accuracy. 1921-1989 She died on the way to the hospital in Armstrong's arms, having suffered chest pains. Because the purses were small, Armstrong fought often, usually at least 12 times a year, and supplemented his income by operating a shoe shine stand from 1931 to 1934. Within the Cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all available information looks when formatted according to that style. In 1938 with 14 consecutive wins, 10 by knockout, Armstrong achieved his goal, becoming the first boxer to Hes fighting on the card, and he was the first person in Mississippi to win a title [since 1988], Higginbottom said. First of all, Ive got to thank Pearl Boxing Club, because without them this wouldnt be the possible or without God.. compiled a 59-1-1 record (51 KOs) competing against the best in the Henry held three world titles - Welterweight, 2019Encyclopedia.com | All rights reserved. His debut as an 18-year-old pro was inauspicious, as he was knocked out in the third round by Al Iovino on July 27, 1931, in Pennsylvania. But there was a sensitive side, too, as he showed at his high school graduation when he read an original poem. On May 31, 1938, he took the welterweight (147-pound) championship . window.__mirage2 = {petok:"_9hAJy7CmJsKH07kPqMVqhJI9fwN_aHmPuAo7fcIZbM-86400-0"}; After retiring from boxing in 1946, Armstrong briefly opened a Harlem nightclub, the Melody Room (named after his first nickname). Omissions? Two boxers from the Pearl Boxing Club will be fighting in the event: Chown 'Chop Chop' Sims, and Keshaun 'Big Baby' Davis. navgallerycold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_gallery_cold.gif"; What makes a Guinness World Records title? Because the fight was scheduled for just ten rounds, the fight was recognized as a title fight only by California. var navpostcardcold = new Image(); ESPN ranked Armstrong as number 3 on their list of the 50 greatest boxers of all time. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. edited by Melanie Parry, Larousse Kingfisher Chambers Inc., 1997. As a child, Henry Jr. moved with his family to St. Louis, Missouri, during the early period of the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to industrial cities of the Midwest and North. It is a testament to Sugar Ray Robinsons greatness as a boxer that when people discuss who was the, Sugar Ray Robinson With no money for college and the need to care for his family weighing heavily, Armstrong lied about his age, claiming he was 21 years old, in order to gain employment as a section hand on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Garcia was 32 years old with a record of 101-24-12 (60 KOs). November 25, 1938: Armstrong successfully defends the NBA and The Ring welterweight titles against Ceferino Garcia, winning the fight via 15 round unanimous decision. After the decision was announced, the second fight started; both managers and the New York State Athletic Commission were the participants. Standing five feet five and one half inches tall, Armstrong fought in the featherweight class. After retiring from boxing, Armstrong became an ordained Baptist minister, working with disadvantaged youth. This ended Armstrong's reign as Welterweight Champion. That fight, before 29,088 fans at Yankee Stadium, was another brawl as the fighters pounded each other for 15 rounds. It began in 1964 when he won the Olym, Moore, Archie He became known for his whirlwind combination of constant movement and knockout punches, earning him numerous new nicknames, including Homicide Hank, Perpetual Motion, and Hurricane Henry. Henry died on October 23, 1988 . Hickok, Ralph. His mother, America (Armstrong) Jackson was an Iroquois Indian. In 1936, entertainer Al Jolson and actor George Raft underwrote the purchase of Armstrong's managerial contract from Edward Mead.Armstrong knocked out Petey Sarron in six rounds in 1937 to win the World Featherweight Championship, and was named "The Ring Fighter of the Year in 1937. var navathletescold = new Image(); Fighting true to form, Armstrong applied pressure throughout the bout. var navathletesover = new Image(); He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 1990. navathletesover.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_athletes_over.gif"; Make sure to follow us on Twitter for updates and announcements. Armstrong had his cornermen remove his mouthpiece so he could swallow the blood flowing in his mouth the last five rounds. #GreatestOfAllTime#HenryArmstrong#TeddyAtlas Aldo Spoldi was the only opponent to take him the full 10 rounds. . However, the fight was so brutal that Armstrong blacked out at the end and could later recall very little of what happened. He made $35 for his pro debut, and was knocked out in three rounds. The former fighter, who for. [13], In 1938, Armstrong started his season with seven more knockouts in a row, including one over Chalky Wright, a future world champion. Henry Armstrong (1912-1988) became the first boxer in history to hold world titles in three separate weight classes at the same time. He was the first boxer to hold three different titles simultaneously. Home; . Bernard Hopkins has been nicknamed the Executioner for the way he dispatches opponents and for the way he enters the rin, Henrquez y Carvajal, Francisco (18591935), Henry Cogswell College: Narrative Description, Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery, Henry Ford Community College: Distance Learning Programs, Henry Ford Community College: Narrative Description, Henry Ford Community College: Tabular Data, https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/henry-armstrong. [14] According to boxing historian Bert Sugar, many commentators of the time said that Armstrong deserved the decision in this fight. Henry lived in Norwich, Connecticut 06360, USA. Boxer //]]>. The fight lasted 15 rounds. . When Armstrong was 4, the family moved to St. Louis. In 1943, Armstrong lost a 10-round decision to an up-and-coming Sugar Ray Robinson, who had idolized the three-division champion. It was no contest, with Armstrong's rapid-fire attack overwhelming Ross to gain the 15-round decision. When Armstrong was four years old, his father moved the family to St. Louis, where he and Armstrong's older brothers found work at the Independent Packing Company. [CDATA[ . Copyright 2023 WLBT. Davis, who has been training at the Pearl Boxing Club, is undefeated so far in his professional career at 4-0, with four knockouts. Two boxers from the Pearl Boxing Club will be fighting in the event: Chown Chop Chop Sims, and Keshaun Big Baby Davis. But Garcia shut the challenger's left eye and gained a draw, enabling him to keep the title.
