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Quote by Floyd Patterson

“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.”

Quote by Floyd Patterson

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Floyd Patterson

Floyd Patterson, born on January 4, 1935, and passed away on May 11, 2006, was a renowned American professional boxer. He is considered one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport, having won the world heavyweight championship and becoming the first African American to achieve this honor. more

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