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On June 26, 1959, Floyd Patterson defended his World Heavyweight Title against the undefeated Swedish challenger Ingemar Johansson at Yankee Stadium, New York. Johansson, considered an underdog by many, shocked the boxing world with a dominant performance.
After a cautious first round, Johansson unleashed his devastating right hand — nicknamed “Toonder & Lightning” — in round 3. Patterson was knocked down seven times before the bout was stopped, making Johansson the first Swedish world heavyweight champion and marking one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
📍 Location: Yankee Stadium, New York City, USA
📅 Date: 26.06.1959
🎥 Occasion: World Heavyweight Championship
👤 Result: Ingemar Johansson wins by TKO (Round 3)
🥊 Knockdowns: Patterson down 7 times
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On June 26, 1959, Floyd Patterson defended his World Heavyweight Title against the undefeated Swedish challenger Ingemar Johansson at Yankee Stadium, New York. Johansson, considered an underdog by many, shocked the boxing world with a dominant performance.
After a cautious first round, Johansson unleashed his devastating right hand — nicknamed “Toonder & Lightning” — in round 3. Patterson was knocked down seven times before the bout was stopped, making Johansson the first Swedish world heavyweight champion and marking one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.
📍 Location: Yankee Stadium, New York City, USA
📅 Date: 26.06.1959
🎥 Occasion: World Heavyweight Championship
👤 Result: Ingemar Johansson wins by TKO (Round 3)
🥊 Knockdowns: Patterson down 7 times
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