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George H. "Kid" Lavigne

Inducted 1998

Career
Highlights

  • Boxing Lightweight Champion of the World 1896-1899
  • Born in Bay City, Mi - December 6, 1869
  • Elected to Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
  • 'Pound for pound, one of the greatest fighters who ever lived'
  • Defeated Dick Burge (British) to win World LW Title
  • Defeated 'Giant Killer

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