Jimmy Wilde

Description: (Welsh Professional Boxer)
Jimmy Wilde, a Welsh professional boxer, was a dominant force in the sport from 1911 to 1923. He simultaneously held the National Sporting Clubs British flyweight title and the World Flyweight championship from 1916 to 1923. Widely considered the greatest British fighter of all time, he was the first official world flyweight champion. Wilde, known for his exceptional punching power, earned nicknames such as "The Mighty Atom" and "The Tylorstown Terror". His skill and ability to knock out opponents in higher weight classes garnered praise from boxing experts and fans alike.

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Birthday May 15, 1892 (Taurus)
Born In Quakers Yard
Died on March 10, 1969
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