Beau Jack Boxer

Sidney Walker, better known as Beau Jack, (April 1, 1921 – February 9, 2000), was an American lightweight boxer and two-time world champion. One of the most popular fighters during the War Years, he headlined at Madison Square Garden on twenty one occasions, a record that still stands.Called “The greatest lightweight ever” by Cus D'Amato, trainer and manager of fighters such as Floyd Patterson, José Torres and Mike Tyson.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 01, 1921
Birth place
Georgia (U.S. state) , Augusta Georgia , United States
Nationality
Americans
Date of deathFebruary 09, 2000
Height (meters)1.524

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