• Tommy Burns (born Noah Brusso; June 17, 1881 – May 10, 1955) was a Canadian professional boxer. He is the only Canadian-born World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.
  • Canada. stance. orthodox. ... "Tommy Burns has become quite a popular idol. He is certainly a sturdy young boxer." Tacoma Daily News.
  • 1908-02-10 Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs Englishman Jack Palmer in round 4 in London in his 8th title defense.
  • How a 5'7 Tommy Burns did more for boxing that the most heavyweights in his era and since will always be overlooked by history.
  • Conclusion: Tommy Burns, the Canadian dynamo, defied expectations and paved the way for a more inclusive era in professional boxing.
  • Answer: Tommy Burns, a Canadian boxer, stands as the shortest heavyweight champion in history, measuring 5 feet 7 inches tall.
  • Tommy Burns, born on June 17, 1881, was a renowned Canadian heavyweight boxer who left an indelible mark on the sport during the early 20th century.
  • Canadian Tommy Burns, the first true World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. shown here circa 1912 Photo Credit: Libary of congress.
  • In 1906, as American boxers took turns being world heavyweight champions, no one could have predicted the victory of Canadian Tommy Burns.