George Nichols (boxer)
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George Nichols won the NBA light heavyweight
title by defeating Dave Maier on March 18, 1932, in the 10-round championship match of a tournament held at Chicago Stadium
to determine a successor to Maxie Rosenbloom
.
He was stripped of his title on December 17, 1932, for failing to defend it within eight months.
In 1997, he was in the first class inducted into Buffalo’s Ring No. 44 Boxing Hall of Fame.
Light heavyweight
In boxing, the light heavyweight is a weight division above 168 pounds [12 Stone or 76.204 kilograms] and up to 175 pounds [12.5 stone or 79.38 kilograms]), falling between super middleweight and cruiserweight...
title by defeating Dave Maier on March 18, 1932, in the 10-round championship match of a tournament held at Chicago Stadium
Chicago Stadium
The Chicago Stadium was an indoor sports arena and theater in Chicago. It opened in 1929, and closed in 1994.-History:The Stadium hosted the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL from 1929–1994 and the Chicago Bulls of the NBA from 1967–1994....
to determine a successor to Maxie Rosenbloom
Maxie Rosenbloom
Max Everitt Rosenbloom, known as Slapsie Maxie was an American boxer, actor, and television personality.-Life and career:...
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He was stripped of his title on December 17, 1932, for failing to defend it within eight months.
In 1997, he was in the first class inducted into Buffalo’s Ring No. 44 Boxing Hall of Fame.