Fear was absolutely necessary. Without it, I would have been scared to death.
Floyd Patterson Quotes
The fighter loses more than his pride in the fight; he loses part of his future. He's a step closer to the slum he came from.
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| Birth: | 4th January, 1935 |
| Death: | 11th May, 2006 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Boxer |
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Floyd Patterson was an American professional boxer and former Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. At 21, Patterson became the youngest man to win the world heavyweight title. He was also the first heavyweight boxer to regain the title. He had a record of 55 wins, 8 losses and 1 draw, with 40 wins by knockout. He won the gold medal at the 1952 Olympic Games as a middleweight.
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