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Sam Langford, boxer from Weymouth Falls

Sam Langford in 1913 (Agence Rol). Sam Langford portrait · Agence Rol · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Sam Langford, a Black boxer from Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia, fought professionally from 1902 to 1923 in divisions ranging from lightweight to heavyweight. Despite his achievements, he was denied the opportunity to challenge for the leading world heavyweight championship.

Scope & context

Langford’s career as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Sam Langford National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

Importance; plaque text

Sam Langford ↗

Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame

Professional career and denied world heavyweight title opportunity