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Which organization voted Floyd Patterson Fighter of the Year in 1956 and 1960?
The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America
World Boxing Council
World Boxing Association
International Boxing Federation
Answer
Floyd Patterson was voted Fighter of the Year in 1956 and 1960 by The Ring magazine and the Boxing Writers Association of America. He was the first boxer to win the heavyweight title twice, and he was the youngest heavyweight champion in history when he won the title in 1956 at the age of 21.
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