Jimmy Young (boxer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American boxer
Date of Birth: 16-Nov-1948
Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 20-Feb-2005
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Jimmy Young (boxer)
- Jimmy Young (November 14, 1948 – February 20, 2005) was an American heavyweight professional boxer.
- Young was known for his awkward, defensive style and counterpunching.
- He had his greatest success during the mid-1970s, most notably earning a victory over George Foreman in 1977 and losing a unanimous decision against Muhammad Ali.
- Young fought many significant fighters of his era, including twice outpointing Ron Lyle and losing only by a split decision to then-number one contender Ken Norton in a title eliminator in late 1977.
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