Birthdate: May 15, 1892
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Quakers Yard, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Died: March 10, 1969
Jimmy Wilde, the Welsh professional boxer, dominated the sport from 1911 to 1923. He held the National Sporting Clubs British flyweight title and the World Flyweight championship simultaneously from 1916 to 1923. Regarded as the greatest British fighter of all time, he was the first official world flyweight champion. Known for his exceptional punching power, Wilde earned nicknames like “The Mighty Atom” and “The Tylorstown Terror”. He was praised for his skill and ability to knock out opponents in higher weight classes.
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