Larry Gains
Lawrence Samuel "Larry" Gains (12 December 1900 – 26 July 1983) was a Black Canadian heavyweight boxer who was champion of Canada and the British Empire. One of the top heavyweights of his era, he was denied the opportunity to become World Champion due to the bar on black boxers competing for the title.
Larry Gains | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 December 1900 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | 26 July 1983 (aged 82) Cologne, Germany |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | Larrupin' Larry |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 146; with the inclusion of newspaper decisions |
| Wins | 118 |
| Wins by KO | 63 |
| Losses | 22 |
| Draws | 5 |
Gains was recognized as the World Colored Heavyweight Champion twice in his career, and was the last to be recognized as such when the title became extinct after Joe Louis won the World Heavyweight title on June 22, 1937.
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