George Godfrey (20 March 1853 – 17 October 1901), nicknamed Old Chocolate by the press of the day in the last stage of his long career, was a Black Canadian heavyweight boxer who held the distinction of being World 'Colored' Heavyweight Champion during his career. Godfrey was inducted into the Prince Edward Island Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
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20 March 1853 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Died |
17 October 1901 (aged 48) Revere, Massachusetts, United States
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Zodiac | Pisces |
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