George Dixon (July 29, 1870 – January 6, 1908) was the first black world boxing champion in any weight class, while also being the first ever Canadian-born boxing champion. July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ... 1870 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Black is a color with several subtle differences in meaning. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

George was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Known as "Little Chocolate", he stood 5'3" tall and weighed only 87 pounds when he began his professional boxing career. Halifax redirects here. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (One defends and the other conquers) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant Governor Myra A. Freeman Premier John Hamm (PC) Area 55,283 km² (12th)  - Land 53,338 km²  - Water 1,946 km² (3. ...

George Dixon claimed the world bantamweight title in 1888 and was officially considered the champion after knocking out Nunc Wallace of England in 18 rounds on June 27, 1890. The following year, on May 31, 1891, George beat Cal McCarthy in 22 rounds to win the featherweight title. In all, George won 78 fights, 30 by knockout, and lost 26, 4 by knockout. The term bantamweight usually refers to a class in boxing or boxers who weigh between 112 and 118 pounds. ... 1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... June 27 is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 187 days remaining. ... 1890 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining, as the last day of May. ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Featherweight is a weight class division in the sport of boxing. ...

He lost his title in a 15-round decision to Abe Attell on October 28, 1901. Abraham Washington Attell (born February 22, 1884 in San Francisco, California, United States – died February 6, 1970 in New Paltz, New York), better known in the boxing world as Abe Attell, was a boxer who became known for his involvement in scandals as well as for his long period as... October 28 is the 301st day of the year (302nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 64 days remaining. ... 1901 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

George Dixon is interred in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts. Nickname: Beantown, The Hub (of the Universe), Athens of America Location in Massachusetts Founded  -Incorporated September 17, 1630 1820, as a city  County Suffolk County Mayor Thomas Menino (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 232. ...

See also

• Black Canadian
• International Boxing Hall of Fame
• Jack Johnson
• List of Canadians

Black Canadian is a term used to identify a Canadian of African or Caribbean descent. ... The modern International Boxing Hall of Fame is located in Canastota, New York, United States, within driving distance from the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown and the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta. ... John Arthur Johnson (March 31, 1878 - June 10, 1946), better known as Jack Johnson and nicknamed the Galveston Giant, was an American boxer and arguably the best heavyweight of his generation. ... This is a list of well-known Canadians. ...

External links

• Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online