Frank Erne (January 8, 1875 – September 17, 1954) was a Swiss born American boxer widely credited with taking the World Featherweight Championship on November 27, 1896 from George Dixon in New York City, as well as the World Lightweight Championship from George "Kid" Lavigne on July 3, 1899, in Buffalo, New York. Late in his career he would contend for the World Welterweight Title against Rube Ferns.
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8 January 1875 Döttingen, Switzerland
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Died |
17 September 1954 (aged 79) New York
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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