In which years did Floyd Patterson win the Fighter of the Year?
1954 and 1958
1956 and 1960
1957 and 1961
1959 and 1963
Answer
Floyd Patterson won the Fighter of the Year award in 1956 and 1960. In 1956, he defeated Archie Moore to become the world heavyweight champion. In 1960, he defeated Ingemar Johansson to regain the title. Patterson was the first heavyweight champion to lose his title and then win it back. He is also the only heavyweight champion to win the title three times.
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