Jack Blackburn

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Charles Henry 'Jack' Blackburn (1 January 188324 April 1942) was an American boxer and boxing trainer.

A lightweight, Blackburn had a long career in the sport, comprising some 147 professional fights, often against naturally bigger opponents, and finished with a final record of 99-26-19. He later became a trainer, most notably of heavyweight champion Joe Louis.

He is an inductee of the World Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

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