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Former Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis refereeing a bout between Bobo Brazil and The Sheik. | Heavyweight boxing, Bobo brazil, Boxing champions
Boxing History on Twitter: "#OnThisDay in 1926, the "Rockford Sheik" Sammy Mandell won the lightweight title with a 10 round points decision over Rocky Kansas at Comiskey Park in Chicago #boxing #history
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