Floyd Patterson, the first Olympic gold medalist to become a world heavyweight boxing champion, was born in Waco, North Carolina. Known for his speed and elusive style, Patterson became the youngest world heavyweight champion in 1956 at age 21 and later made history as the first man to regain the heavyweight title after losing it. His achievements broke racial barriers in professional sports and inspired a generation of Black athletes.
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