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Heavyweight Champions of Native American Ancestry
Posted: 07 Jun 2003, 20:04
by Ric
Which heavyweight champions had or claimed to have American Indian/Native American ancestry? Jack Dempsey did, and some commentators have said that accounts for his dark complexion and high cheekbones. Any other champions?
Hey? Why limit it to heavyweights? Let's open this up to any champions of all weight classes. :)
Posted: 08 Jun 2003, 02:58
by Tomato-Can
Joe Hipp held the very prestigious WBF heavyweight title.
Danny (little red) Lopez won a more realistic featherweight title.
Heavyweight Champion With Native-American Blood
Posted: 08 Jun 2003, 20:47
by muray
Joe Louis was reputed to have some Native-American blood.
Re: Heavyweight Champion With Native-American Blood
Posted: 22 Sep 2005, 13:33
by Nile4000
muray wrote:Joe Louis was reputed to have some Native-American blood.
Most African-American champs do too.
Posted: 22 Sep 2005, 14:03
by Seamus
James Pipps and Paul Banke, both former Super Bantamweight contenders of the 80's are Indians. I believe Pipps is an Apache, but I'm not sure about Banke.