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Trevor Berbick

Athlete

Born: Died: Jamaican

Trevor Berbick (1 August 1954 – 28 October 2006) was a Jamaican professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 2000. He won the WBC heavyweight title in 1986 by defeating Pinklon Thomas, then lost it in his first defense in the same year to Mike Tyson. Berbick was the last boxer to fight Muhammad Ali, defeating him in 1981 by unanimous decision.

As an amateur, Berbick won a bronze medal in the heavyweight division at the 1975 Pan American Games. In both his early and late professional career he held the Canadian heavyweight title twice, from 1979 to 1986 and 1999 to 2001. Berbick is the only boxer to have fought Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, and Mike Tyson.

Notable For

Jamaican boxer

Trevor Berbick's Historical Timeline

  1. Trevor Berbick is born

    Trevor Berbick, Jamaican athlete, known for jamaican boxer, was born on 1954-08-01. Trevor Berbick (1 August 1954 – 28 October 2006) was a Jamaican professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 2000.

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When was Trevor Berbick born?
Trevor Berbick was born on 1954-08-01 (Jamaican).
What is Trevor Berbick known for?
Jamaican boxer
What historical events involved Trevor Berbick?
Trevor Berbick was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Trevor Berbick is born.
When did Trevor Berbick die?
Trevor Berbick died on 2006-01-01.

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