Henry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson Jr., would go on to become the only boxer in history to simultaneously hold world titles in three weight divisions — featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight — in 1938. Known for his relentless pressure and stamina, Armstrong was one of boxing’s greatest pound-for-pound fighters.
Though often mistakenly said to be born in Columbus, Ohio, Armstrong was actually born in Columbus, Mississippi.
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