Floyd Johnson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Floyd Johnson

American boxer

Date of Birth: 07-Jul-1900

Place of Birth: Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jun-1986

Profession: politician, boxer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Floyd Johnson

  • Floyd Johnson (23 July 1900, Des Moines, Iowa – 1 June 1986), nicknamed "The Auburn Bulldog", was an American heavyweight boxer who was known for his stiff punch.
  • His (incomplete) boxing record comes out to: 38 wins (27 by knockout), 13 losses, and 11 draws.
  • In 1923, he was considered a leading contender, and described in Time magazine as "possibly the fifth-best heavyweight in the ring." His manager was Alec Greggains.
  • After his boxing career ended, he went into promotion at White Center, Washington.
  • and served as a deputy sheriff in King County, Washington in the mid-1920s.

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