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Samuel Edgar Langford (March 4, 1886 – January 12, 1956) [3] was a Black Canadian boxing standout of the early part of the 20th century. Called the "Greatest Fighter Nobody Knows", by ESPN, [4] Langford is considered by many boxing historians to be one of the greatest fighters of all time. [5]
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Sam Langford was born on 4 March 1886 in Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia, a small rural community settled by Black loyalists and former slaves, including Langford’s grandfather, who fled to Digby County, Nova Scotia (see Black Canadians). Langford’s mother died when he was 12 years of age, and a physically abusive father drove him to leave home. He hel...
Despite his short stature (five feet seven inches or 1.71 m tall) Langford was a ferocious puncher with a 73-inch (1.88 m) reach who routinely fought — and beat — boxers larger than him. He also earned a reputation for his willingness to compete in multiple weight classes. Beginning his professional career as a lightweight (up to 135 lbs), he would...
During a fight with Fred Fulton on 19 June 1917, Langford lost vision in his left eye. Despite the impairment, he continued to box for eight more years. In 1923, he won the Mexican heavyweight title despite needing to be led to the ring by handlers, as his eyesight had deteriorated (see Blindness and Visual Impairment). He kept boxing because he ne...
Langford didn’t retire a decorated fighter but earned the respect of his peers and those who covered the sport. “This is the man competent critics said was the greatest fighter in ring history,” wrote Al Lumley, “the man the champions feared and would not fight, the man who was so good he was never given a chance to show how good he really was.” At...
The Ring Boxing Hall of Fame (1955)Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame (1955)Learn about Sam Langford, a professional boxer who competed across multiple weight classes and faced racial barriers in his quest for a title. He was born in Nova Scotia, fought in over 300 bouts and lost his vision later in his career.
Jan 26, 2022 · Join Rainy Day Boxing for an in depth career tribute to arguably the best fighter pound for pound of all time, the ‘Boston Tar Baby’, Sam Langford. ...more
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Sam Langford was a Canadian boxer who fought from 1902 to 1926, with a record of 178 wins, 30 losses and 38 draws. He was a world heavyweight contender and a champion in several weight classes, and fought in Mexico, the US and Canada.
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Jun 4, 2022 · Sam Langford, known as the Boston Tar Baby, the Boston Terror and the Boston Bonecrusher, is regarded as one of the best boxers of all-time and arguably the greatest boxer to never win, or even fight for, a world title.
Sam Langford - The Boston Bonecrusher. Highlights of the legendary great pound-for-pound boxer.Sam Langford - Was a Black Canadian boxing standout of the early part of the 20th century.
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Nov 3, 2010 · Video footage of Sam Langford highlighting his skills and breaking him down as a fighter. Includes footage of the rare Joe Jeanette film with normal film speeds.
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