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3 unusual facts about Bobby Joe Young


Bobby Joe Young

In 1989, Young got his first and only title shot, against Simon Brown for the IBF welterweight title.

Young had a solid amateur career, and allegedly lost two close fights in the amateurs to Thomas Hearns.

At one point, Young was considered one of the welterweights of the future, along with Milton McCrory, Donald Curry, and Marlon Starling.



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