American heavyweight boxing champion (1923-1969).

Born September 1st, 1923 in Brockton.

Died August 31st, 1969 at 45 years old in Newton (aviation accident).

Rocky Johnson

Born August 24th, 1944 in Amherst.

Died January 15th, 2020 at 75 years old

Joe Louis

Born May 13th, 1914 in Chambers County, LaFayette.

Died April 12th, 1981 at 66 years old

Jake LaMotta

Born July 10th, 1922 in The Bronx.

Died September 19th, 2017 at 95 years old

Sugar Ray Robinson

Born May 3rd, 1921 in Ailey.

Died April 12th, 1989 at 67 years old

Muhammad Ali

Born January 17th, 1942 in Louisville.

Died June 3rd, 2016 at 74 years old