In what year was Floyd Patterson born?
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Floyd Patterson was born on January 4, 1935 in Waco, North Carolina. He was an American professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1972. He is best known for being the first heavyweight champion to regain the title after losing it. Patterson was also the first African-American heavyweight champion since Jack Johnson in 1908. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.
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