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Mike Gibbons (July 20 1887 in St. Paul Minnesota – August 31 1956) was an American boxer from 1908 to 1922. The brother of heavyweight Tommy Gibbons Mike claimed Middleweight Champion of the World status in 1909 following Stanley Ketchel’s murder. Although he never won the title Gibbons is regarded as one of the all-time best welter and middleweight boxers by historians. Gibbons retired due to deteriorating vision. Following his boxing career he entered business in his native St.
