Stamford Harris - Revision history

Controversial at 13:33, 6 February 2024

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	'''Stamford "Kid" Harris''' had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris was knocked out against each boxer. Harris was short and thick set, footage of him fighting Jerry Quarry showed Harris several inches shorter than the 6'0" Quarry.		'''Stamford "Kid" Harris''' had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris was knocked out against each boxer. Harris was short and thick set, footage of him fighting Jerry Quarry showed Harris several inches shorter than the 6'0" Quarry. He was described as being a 'Joe Frazier' lookalike in terms of build, Harris was wrongly listed as 6'5" on records but this was clearly incorrect and 5'9" is much more accurate.

	Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.		Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.

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	'''Stamford "Kid" Harris''' had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris was knocked out against each boxer.		'''Stamford "Kid" Harris''' had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris was knocked out against each boxer. Harris was short and thick set, footage of him fighting Jerry Quarry showed Harris several inches shorter than the 6'0" Quarry.

	Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.		Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.

Wouter at 17:00, 6 February 2022

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	Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.		Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.

	Although Harris ~~turned professional~~ in ~~1963~~, his published record contains several fights held before that year. Some may be misdated bouts, but it's more likely these bouts were added to make Harris appear more experienced than he really was. Many of his opponents's names are only known from their appearance on this record:		Although Harris was still fighting as an amateur in the summer of 1962, his published record contains several pro fights held before that year. Some may be misdated bouts, but it's more likely these bouts were added to make Harris appear more experienced than he really was. Many of his opponents's names are only known from their appearance on this record:

	*1961-05-29 L8 Carl Baker Freeport, Bahamas		*1961-05-29 L8 Carl Baker Freeport, Bahamas

Wouter at 16:50, 6 February 2022

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	'''Stamford "Kid" Harris had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris was knocked out against each boxer.		'''Stamford "Kid" Harris''' had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris was knocked out against each boxer.

	Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.		Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.
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	*1954-06-24 W10 Gillie Collins, Kingston, Jamaica		*1954-06-24 W10 Gillie Collins, Kingston, Jamaica
	*1954-05-12 W6 Cliff Johnson, Kingston, Jamaica		*1954-05-12 W6 Cliff Johnson, Kingston, Jamaica
	*1954-01-18 W6 ~~jason~~ Jean Pierre, Kingston, Jamaica		*1954-01-18 W6 Jason Jean Pierre, Kingston, Jamaica
	*1953-12-17 LTKO1 Jason Jean Pierre. Port-au-Prince, Haiti		*1953-12-17 LTKO1 Jason Jean Pierre. Port-au-Prince, Haiti
	*1953-11-28 W4 Allison Benjamin, Kingston, Jamaica		*1953-11-28 W4 Allison Benjamin, Kingston, Jamaica

Wouter at 16:11, 6 February 2022

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	'''Stamford "Kid" Harris had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout~~. He fought a series of popular battles with [[Carl Baker]] and [[Peter Robinson]]~~. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris ~~gave a good account of himself, but~~ was knocked out against each boxer.		'''Stamford "Kid" Harris had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris was knocked out against each boxer.

	Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.		Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.

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			'''Stamford "Kid" Harris had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. He fought a series of popular battles with [[Carl Baker]] and [[Peter Robinson]]. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris gave a good account of himself, but was knocked out against each boxer.

	~~==Biography==~~		Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds. Harris was shot and killed in a bar-brawl in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1975.

	'~~''Stamford "Kid"~~ Harris~~'''~~ was ~~a colorful heavyweight boxer who fought out~~ of ~~Jamaica. Harris began~~ his ~~professional career in the early 1950s, as a skinny middleweight.~~		Although Harris turned professional in 1963, his published record contains several fights held before that year. Some may be misdated bouts, but it's more likely these bouts were added to make Harris appear more experienced than he really was. Many of his opponents's names are only known from their appearance on this record:

	~~Harris had a brief amateur career~~, ~~before turning professional at the age of 15; earning him the nickname~~, ~~"Kid". However~~, ~~Harris loved to eat and soon he was campaigning as a heavyweight. Harris was a fan favorite on the island of Jamaica. He also a member of the ''Jamaican Police Department''~~, ~~and received his boxing training from former British military officers living on the island.~~		*1961-05-29 L8 Carl Baker Freeport, Bahamas
			*1960-08-01 L8 Carl Baker Nassau, Bahamas
	~~Harris had a traditional stand~~-~~up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. He fought a series of popular battles with [[Carl Baker]] and [[~~Peter Robinson~~]]. When matched with top~~-~~rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]]~~, ~~[[George Chuvalo]]~~, ~~and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]]~~, ~~Harris gave a good account of himself~~, ~~but was knocked out against each boxer.~~		*1959-12-12 L10 Boston Blackie Nassau, Bahamas
			*1959-08-18 TKO4 Junior Grant, Nassau, Bahamas
	~~Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]]~~, ~~and in his final fight~~, ~~Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds~~.		*1958-03-12 L15 Jason Jean Pierre, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
			*1956-08-10 L10 Peter Robinson, Kingston, Jamaica
	~~Stamford "Kid" Harris was shot and killed in a bar~~-~~brawl in~~ Kingston, Jamaica, ~~in 1975.~~		*1956-06-01 L10 Carmelio Pascal, Barbados
			*1955-04-01 W10 Punchie Regis, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
			*1954-06-24 W10 Gillie Collins, Kingston, Jamaica
			*1954-05-12 W6 Cliff Johnson, Kingston, Jamaica
			*1954-01-18 W6 jason Jean Pierre, Kingston, Jamaica
			*1953-12-17 LTKO1 Jason Jean Pierre. Port-au-Prince, Haiti
			*1953-11-28 W4 Allison Benjamin, Kingston, Jamaica
			*1953-11-14 W4 Foster Hope, Kingston, Jamaica
			*1953-11-07 W4 Gomeo Boyd, Kingston, Jamaica
			*1953-10-17 W4 Tar Baby Rollins, Kingston, Jamaica

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Controversial at 14:00, 4 September 2019

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	==Biography==		==Biography==

	'''Stamford "Kid" Harris''' was a colorful heavyweight boxer who fought out of Jamaica. ~~At over 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 230 pounds,~~ Harris began his professional career in the early 1950s, as a skinny middleweight.		'''Stamford "Kid" Harris''' was a colorful heavyweight boxer who fought out of Jamaica. Harris began his professional career in the early 1950s, as a skinny middleweight.

	Harris had a brief amateur career, before turning professional at the age of 15; earning him the nickname, "Kid". However, Harris loved to eat and soon he was campaigning as a heavyweight. Harris was a fan favorite on the island of Jamaica. He also a member of the ''Jamaican Police Department'', and received his boxing training from former British military officers living on the island.		Harris had a brief amateur career, before turning professional at the age of 15; earning him the nickname, "Kid". However, Harris loved to eat and soon he was campaigning as a heavyweight. Harris was a fan favorite on the island of Jamaica. He also a member of the ''Jamaican Police Department'', and received his boxing training from former British military officers living on the island.

John at 09:29, 14 July 2016

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	Harris had a brief amateur career, before turning professional at the age of 15; earning him the nickname, "Kid". However, Harris loved to eat and soon he was campaigning as a heavyweight. Harris was a fan favorite on the island of Jamaica. He also a member of the ''Jamaican Police Department'', and received his boxing training from former British military officers living on the island.		Harris had a brief amateur career, before turning professional at the age of 15; earning him the nickname, "Kid". However, Harris loved to eat and soon he was campaigning as a heavyweight. Harris was a fan favorite on the island of Jamaica. He also a member of the ''Jamaican Police Department'', and received his boxing training from former British military officers living on the island.

	Harris had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. He fought a series of popular battles with [[Carl Baker]] and [[Peter Robinson]]. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George ~~Chuvallo~~]], and [[Jose Urtain]], Harris gave a good account of himself, but was knocked out against each boxer.		Harris had a traditional stand-up style, but looped his punches when going for the knockout. He fought a series of popular battles with [[Carl Baker]] and [[Peter Robinson]]. When matched with top-rated contenders [[Jerry Quarry]], [[George Chuvalo]], and [[Jose Manuel Urtain]], Harris gave a good account of himself, but was knocked out against each boxer.

	Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds.		Harris scored an upset victory over Canadian light heavyweight champion [[Leslie Borden]], and in his final fight, Harris knocked out prospect [[Doug Kirk]] in 2 rounds.

John at 18:29, 12 July 2016

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Fasan at 17:04, 11 June 2011

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