Richard Dunn (boxer) Richard Dunn (boxer) Richard Dunn (born 19 January 1945 in Halifax) Is an English former heavyweight boxer, who fought Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight title in 1976. Dunn was defeated by many top boxers of the time, losing to Muhammad Ali, Joe Bugner, Jimmy Young and Kallie Knoetze. However, he did defeat some professional fighters such as Johnny Griffin, Neville Meade, Bunny Johnson and Danny McAlinden. A southpaw, Dunn's professional career began with a win over Cardiff fighter Del Phillips in a heavyweight eliminator competition in Mayfair, London in July 1969. His second fight was on the same day
Ed Martin (boxer) Ed Martin (boxer) Ed "Denver Ed" Martin (born September 10, 1881) was an African American boxer who was the World Colored Heavyweight Champion from 24 February 1902, when he beat Frank Childs, until 5 February 1903, when he lost his title to Jack Johnson, the only colored heavyweight champion (and first African American) to win the world's heavyweight championship. Known as "Denver Ed Martin" and "The Colorado Giant", Martin was born in Denver on September 10, 1881. His height was listed as , while some sources report that he was 6' 6" or 6' 6½" tall. Martin was a strong