14. Which former world boxing champion lost his first professional bout?
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Answer:
Billy Conn
Billy Conn, Light heavyweight Champion from 1939-1941, lost a 4 round decision to Dick Woodward on June 28th, 1934, in Fairmont WV. Conn is best remembered for his two bouts with the legendary "Brown Bomber" Joe Louis. Marcel Cedan, perhaps France's greatest fighter, born in Algeria held the Middleweight title from 1948-1949 won a six round decision in his first go against one Marcel Bucchianer in Meknes Morocco on November 4, 1934. Cerdan was killed in a plane crash enroute to America to meet then champion Jake LaMotta on October 27, 1949. Antonio 'Kid Pampele' Cervantes Columbia's first world champion (Junior Welterweight had two reigns as champ. First from 1972-1976, then from 1977-1980) defeated Juan Martinez via 6 round decision January 23 1964. This bout took place in Cerete Columbia. Kid Williams, Bantamweight champion 1914-1917 Danish born (December 5, 1893 Copenhagen Denmark), defeated Shep Farren via the kayo route (KO-5) July 18, 1910 Baltimore Md. Williams migrated (with his parents) to America in 1904.