Boxing Guide: Every World Heavyweight Champion between 1885-2024

Tommy Burns, 1906-1908

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Canadian pro boxer Tommy Burns was more often than not the underdog due to his size but ruled the heavyweight world between 1906-1908.

”I will defend my title against all comers, none barred. By this I mean white, black, Mexican, Indian, or any other nationality. I propose to be the champion of the world, not the white, or the Canadian, or the American. If I am not the best man in the heavyweight division, I don’t want the title,” Burns said.