Jones, Roy Jr

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Boxer Roy Jones Jr. is the holder of the World Boxing Assn's light-heavyweight title. However, he is more known as the boxer who was robbed of the gold medal during the 1988 Olympics. He became a boxer because of the influence and training of his father.

Author: Gin, Willie
Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 1999
Jones, Roy, Jr.

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Mosley, Sugar Shane

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A biography of the World Boxing Council welterweight champion Sugar Shane Mosley is presented. His childhood, amateur boxing career and achievements as a boxing professional are discussed.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2001
Mosley, Sugar Shane

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Felix Trinidad

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Biography of Felix Trinidad discusses his athletic youth in Puerto Rico, astonishing amateur record and how he became an overnight sensation after defeating Oscar De LaHoya.

Publisher: H.W. Wilson Co.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2000
United States, Trinidad, Felix

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Subjects list: African American boxers, Biography
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