Bob Fitzsimmons

thumb|Bob Fitzsimmons Robert James Fitzsimmons (May 26, 1863 – October 22, 1917), a Cornish native, moved to New Zealand in his childhood. Representing New Zealand, he made boxing history as boxing's first three-division world champion. He also achieved fame for beating Gentleman Jim Corbett, the man who beat the great John L. Sullivan. About Fitzsimmons He knows all the vulnerable spots of the human anatomy as well as the most erudite surgeon in the business and has a greater variety of effective blows than any fighter who ever lived. Sandy Griswold ring historian, Dec 24, 1904 National Police Gazette.[] For courage, for power, for skill, for fighting will, there is nothing on record that holds a candle to Fitz. Edgar Lee Masters historian and writer, Book of Boxing page 233. External links Category:Boxers from England Category:1863 births Category:1917 deaths Category:People from Cornwall Category:People from New Zealand Category:International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees