Jackie Brown (boxer)
For the Scottish flyweight boxer called Jackie Brown, see Jackie Brown (Scottish boxer).
Jackie Brown (29 November 1909, in Collyhurst, England – 15 March 1971) was a flyweight boxer, who was British and European flyweight champion, and was also recognised by the National Boxing Association as the World flyweight champion.
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