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Frankie Campbell (born Francesco Camilli; 1904 – August 25, 1930) was an Italian-American boxer who fought professionally as a heavyweight. He won 33 of his 40 career fights, losing four, drawing twice, and fighting to a no-contest in another.
The following is a list of deaths due to injuries sustained in boxing. In February 1995, it was estimated that "approximately 500 boxers have died in the ring or as a result of boxing since the Marquess of Queensberry Rules were introduced in 1884." [1] 22 boxers died in 1953 alone. [1]
[16] [17] The death of Campbell and accusations over Schaaf's demise profoundly affected Baer, even though he was ostensibly indestructible and remained a devastating force in the ring. According to his son, actor/director Max Baer Jr. (who was born seven years after the incident):
'Young' Stribling poses during a comeback attempt as a light heavyweight in Newark, New Jersey, on April 27, 1927. (Photo by The Stanley Weston Archive/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
The fight was originally scheduled for December 5, 2020, but was pushed back to January 2, 2021, due to Campbell contracting COVID-19. The venue was also changed to the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. [14] [15] In round 2 of his fight with Campbell, Garcia was knocked down for the first time in his professional career. He survived ...
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Campbell was born in Hull and supports local football team Hull City. [57] He has three sons with his wife Lynsey Kraanen who is a model. [58] Campbell has a notable boxing heritage, with his grandfather having been an Irish boxing champion. Many of Campbell's relatives still live in Ireland. [59]
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