Henry Armstrong
American boxer (1912–1988)
亨利·阿姆斯壯 · ヘンリー・アームストロング · 헨리 암스트롱
- Born
- 12 December 1912, Columbus
- Died
- 22 October 1988, Los Angeles
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- welterweight, lightweight, featherweight
- Occupation
- boxer, writer, athlete
- Height
- 166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
- Recorded fight record
- 151 wins, 21 losses, 9 draws
Henry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 – October 22, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong.
Awards and honours
- The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year 1937
- Sugar Ray Robinson Award 1940
- International Boxing Hall of Fame 1990
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
- The Ring World Featherweight Champion
- The Ring World Lightweight Champion
- The Ring World Welterweight Champion
- WBA World Featherweight Champion
- WBA World Lightweight Champion
- WBA World Welterweight Champion
Films
| Film | Year | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Keep Punching | 1939 | cast |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q734339 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Buying Fire-Hardened Rattan Sticks for Martial Arts
- Skinned vs Unskinned Rattan Sticks Choosing the Right Gear
- How Long Do Rattan Sticks Last in Heavy Contact Drills
- Are Foam Escrima Sticks Good for Kids and How to Choose
- Best Padded Escrima Sticks for Sparring and Drill Safety
- Choosing the Right Escrima Stick Diameter for Your Hand Size
- What Length Escrima Sticks Should You Buy for Training
- Rattan vs Hardwood Escrima Sticks Which Is Better
- Best Escrima Sticks for Beginners and How to Choose Them
- Buying Different Staff Weights for Training and Forms