Joe Knight (boxer)
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Joe Knight, also known as Cairo Calamity (January 15, 1909 – July 1, 1976) was an American boxer
born in Cairo, GA.
later that year.
In the fall of 1934, the National Boxing Association vacated Maxie Rosenbloom's
light heavyweight title. The commissions for North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida named Joe Knight as World Champion.
Knight was featured on the cover of the September 1934 The Ring magazine.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
born in Cairo, GA.
Professional career
Knight turned pro in 1928 and in 1933, the National Boxing Association awarded Knight the lightheavy title, which he lost to Bob GodwinBob Godwin
Bob Godwin , was an American boxer.- Pro career :Gardiner turned pro in 1930 and captured the National Boxing Association World light heavyweight title in 1933 with a points win over Joe Knight...
later that year.
In the fall of 1934, the National Boxing Association vacated Maxie Rosenbloom's
Maxie Rosenbloom
Max Everitt Rosenbloom, known as Slapsie Maxie was an American boxer, actor, and television personality.-Life and career:...
light heavyweight title. The commissions for North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida named Joe Knight as World Champion.
Knight was featured on the cover of the September 1934 The Ring magazine.