Frankie Fleming
Canadian boxer
Died when: 67 years 0 days (804 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Frank "Frankie" Fleming (1893-1960) was a Canadian featherweight boxer active from 1910 to 1922.During his career he held the distinction of being the Canadian Boxing Federation Featherweight Champion.
He is best known for beating all-time great Benny Leonard twice, being the only fighter to do so.He also faced Hall of Famers Johnny Kilbane, Johnny Dundee, and Freddie Welsh in defeat; challenging for the latter's World Featherweight Title.
Statistical boxing website BoxRec rates Fleming as the 11th best Canadian boxer ever across all weight divisions.
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