Floyd Patterson Floyd Patterson Floyd Patterson (January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1972, and twice reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1956 to 1962. At the age of 21, he became the youngest boxer in history to win the title, and was also the first heavyweight to regain the title after losing it. As an amateur, he won a gold medal in the middleweight division at the 1952 Summer Olympics. In 1956 and 1960, Patterson was voted Fighter of the Year by "The Ring" magazine and the Boxing Writers Association
Heavyweight Champion of the World (song) Heavyweight Champion of the World (song) "Heavyweight Champion of the World" is the debut single by English band Reverend and The Makers as well as the first single from their debut album, "The State Of Things". The single was released on 6 May 2007 on download only and was subsequently released on CD and 7" vinyl on 28 May that year. The single was also released on a white label which was limited to 800 copies; the track list for this release is the same as the standard vinyl. The song peaked at #8 on the UK Singles Chart. "Heavyweight