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Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Burns

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I have dashed across continents and oceans as a fugitive and have matched my wits with the police and secret agents seeking to deprive me of one of the greatest blessings man can have-liberty.

Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson
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The bigger they are, the further they have to fall.

Bob Fitzsimmons
Bob Fitzsimmons
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I will defend my title as heavyweight champion of the world against all comers, none barred. By this I mean black, Mexican, Indian or any other nationality without regard to color, size or nativity. I propose to be the champion of the world, not the white or the Canadian or the American or any other limited degree of champion.

Tommy Burns
Tommy Burns

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