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George Henry "Kid" Lavigne (December 6, 1869 – March 9, 1928) was boxing's first widely recognized World Lightweight champion, winning the vacant title on June 1, 1896.
26 de abr. de 2020 · Born in 1869 in Bay City and raised in the milltown of Melbourne (near Zilwaukee) Introduced to boxing by his older brother, Billy Lavigne, at 5-feet, 3 1/2 ...
W-PTS. event bout wiki. According to the Saginaw News, Nov 4, 1891, Lavigne was given a tryout bout against a Jimmie Lucie, champion amateur lightweight of "the slope." No actual date was given, but Lavigne nearly knocked him out and was told to ease the carnage. The San Francisco Call also mentions a "tryout" bout but doesn't specify who ...
17 de mar. de 2009 · Class of 1998. Old Timer Category. Hall of Fame bio: click. Name: George (Kid) Lavigne. Alias: The Saginaw Kid. Birth Name: George Henry Lavigne. Hometown: USA. Birthplace: Bay City, Michigan, USA. Died: 1928-03-09 (Age:58) Height: 161cm. Reach: 171cm. Pro Boxer: Record. Manager: Sam Fitzpatrick. Photo #2, Photo #3, Photo #4.
GEORGE (KID) LAVIGNE is the second lightweight champion under the Marquess of Queensberry rules. The first was Hall of Famer Jack McAuliffe. Lavigne turned pro in 1886 at the age of 16 in Saginaw, Michigan.
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In the colorful tapestry of boxing history, Kid Lavigne stands out as a true virtuoso of the Gilded Age. Born on June 6, 1869, as George Henry Lavigne, this Detroit native carved a legacy in the squared circle that showcased not only his formidable skills but also his resilience and unyielding spirit.
