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What nickname did ESPN give to Sam Langford?

  • The Forgotten Champion

  • The Greatest Fighter Nobody Knows

  • The Lost Legend

  • The Unknown Warrior

Answer

"The Greatest Fighter Nobody Knows" was the nickname given to Sam Langford by ESPN. Langford, a Canadian boxer active from 1902 to 1926, was a highly skilled fighter who competed in multiple weight classes. Despite his exceptional abilities, he faced racial barriers and limited opportunities, resulting in his career being largely overlooked by the boxing world.
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