Young Dutch Sam (January 30, 1808, in London, England – November 4, 1843) was a professional boxing pioneer. [1]
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Young Dutch Sam is best known as a being a Welterweight Champion of the World in the 1820s.
Sam won his first fight at age 15, and went on to defeat Ned Stockham, Harry Jones, Tom Cooper, Jack Cooper, Dick Davis and Ned Neale among others before retiring from the ring without ever losing a fight.
Young Dutch Sam was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, "Pioneer" Category.
Young Dutch Sam's father, Dutch Sam, was also a boxing pioneer.