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Career highlights
Professional fights
total: 49; wins: 49; knockouts: 43; defeats: 0
First professional fight
17 March 1947 v. Lee Epperson, USA
Last professional fight
21 September 1955 v. Archie Moore, USA
Born in Brockton, Massachussetts, he was known as the Brockton Blockbuster. He knocked out 43 of his 49 opponents. He was killed in a plane crash.
The Star of May recalls the declaration of independence on 14 May 1811. The colours were inspired by the French tricolour. Effective date: c. 1990.
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