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Gus Ruhlin

Boxer

Born
8 January 1872
Died
13 February 1912
Sport
boxing
Occupation
boxer

Gus Ruhlin ( January 8, 1872 – February 13 , 1912) was an American boxer. Known as the Akron Giant, He was known for his fights against James J. Jeffries, Tom Sharkey, Kid McCoy and Bob Fitzsimmons. Ruhlin retired with a 31-7-4 record with 20 knockouts. In 1912, at age 40, Ruhlin died of a stroke.

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