About
Former World Heavyweight Champion who learned to fight while in jail. He compiled a career record of 50-4, competing against such boxing legends as Muhammad Ali and Floyd Patterson.
Before Fame
He sold pecans from his brother-in-law's tree in order to reunite with his mother and his siblings.
Trivia
He was convicted of robbery and larceny.
Family Life
He married Geraldine Clark in September 1957.
Associated With
He knocked out Floyd Patterson in 1962 to become world heavyweight champion.
