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Began his career as a prizefighter at 14 years of age by defeating Wallace's Unknown in
a traveling circus.
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Won the World lightweight Championship by stopping Jimmy Britt in a rematch, and became
the first Dane ever to win such a championship. Some authorities still recognize this bout
as for only the 'white' championship with Joe Gans as the real title-holder.
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Had the first of three encounters with the great Joe Gans in 1906, and was disqualified in
the 42nd round for hitting low. This is the longest world title-fight ever held under
the Queensberry rules. Recieved $23,000 for this bout.
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Regained the championship in 1908 by stopping Joe Gans in the 17th round, and repeated the
victory some two months later.
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Retained the title three times more before finally losing the championship in 1910
to Ad Wolgast. The referee stopped the contest in the 40th round in favour of Wolgast.
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Registered his first and only clean loss by kayo against Owen Moran, also in 1910.
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Continued his ring career until 1917. Met Ad Wolgast for the third time in 1913, and lost
the newspaper decision.
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These credentials make The Durable Dane the greatest Danish-born fighter ever.
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