Harry Woodson (c. 1852 – October 15, 1887) was a professional
boxer Boxer most commonly refers to:
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, nicknamed The Black Diamond, who was active during the 19th century in the
Cincinnati
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area. Due to the political reality of the time Woodson mostly fought other black boxers, but he was good enough that he fought occasional matches with white men as well.
Having earned enough money Woodson would begin to operate his own
gym
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nasium, but he was shot to death in an argument. The source of the conflict was a rivalry over a woman.
See also
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List of bare-knuckle boxers
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External links
Bio from cyberboxingzone.com
1850s births
1887 deaths
Boxers from Cincinnati
American bare-knuckle boxers
American male boxers
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