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Alfonso Teofilo Brown (July 5, 1902 – April 11, 1951), better known as Panama Al Brown, was a Panamanian professional boxer. He made history by becoming boxing's first Latin American world champion, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest bantamweight boxers in history.
Brown immediately landed a right on the Frenchman's jaw five seconds after the opening bell. The referee counted Humery out, resulting in an official KO at 0:15. Promoter Jeff Dickson claimed this to be the quickest KO ever, outside of the United States.
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Nov 27, 2021 · At 5’11” with a 76-inch reach, “Panama” Al Brown was one of the tallest and rangiest boxers in bantamweight history who died with a career of accomplishments that spoke for themselves but took a lifetime to achieve true recognition.
Learn about the life and career of Panama Al Brown, the first Latino world champion in boxing, who faced racism, homophobia and addiction. Read the book "Black Ink" by Jose Corpas, a boxing writer who uncovers the secrets of his triumphant and tragic story.
Jun 17, 2024 · A talk from Arun Blair-Mangat about the legendary Panama Al Brown (aka Alfonso Teofilo Brown). The story of boxing's first Latin American world champion is relatively untold and this...
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A fan favourite, at 5' 11" with a 76 inch reach, Panama Al Brown was one of the tallest and rangiest boxers in bantamweight history.
Alfonso Teofilo Brown (July 5, 1902 – April 11, 1951), better known as Panama Al Brown, was a Panamanian professional boxer. He made history by becoming boxing's first Latin American world champion, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest bantamweight boxers in history.Brown won the NYSAC and lineal bantamweight titles in 1929 after ...
