Tommy Burns (born Noah Brusso; 17 June 1881 – 10 May 1955) was a Canadian professional boxer. He remains the only Canadian-born fighter to win the World Heavyweight Championship and is the …

Tommy Burns was a Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion from February 23, 1906, when he won a 20-round decision over Marvin Hart in Los Angeles, until December 26, 1908, when he lost to …

According to published reports after the fight, it was Vancouver's Bob "Tex" Bracken who was in the ring with "Sgt. Tommy Burns" the former world champion, not Tex Foster who protested he wasn't even in …

He polished his boxing skills in mining camps and turned professional in 1900, first fighting as a lightweight. Two years later he won the Michigan state middleweight title, which he successfully …

Tommy Burns was Canada's "little big man" of boxing. Though small in stature, he brought enormous strength, skill, and confidence into the ring. Measuring a mere 5'7", Burns was the shortest man to …

Tommy Burns, born on June 17, 1881, was a renowned Canadian heavyweight boxer who left an indelible mark on the sport during the early 20th century. With a height of 170cm and a reach of …

Mar 26, 2012 · Tommy Burns (June 17, 1881 – May 10, 1955) After starting his boxing career under his real name, Brusso took the Scottish-sounding name of Tommy Burns in 1904. Although only 5 feet 7 …

Burns's legacy in the boxing world is significant; he was inducted into Ring magazine's Boxing Hall of Fame in 1960. His career is remembered for his global title defences and his role in breaking racial …

The only Canadian-born World Heavyweight Champion boxer, and the first to travel the globe to defend his title. In total, he made 11 title defenses despite...

May 30, 2025 · Though small in stature, Tommy Burns brought enormous strength, skill, and confidence into the ring. Measuring a mere 5'7", Tommy Burns was the shortest man to ever hold the …