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Was named The Ring magazine "Fighter of the Year" in 1952, 1954 and 1955.
Won The Ring magazine Fight of the Year in 1952, 1953 and 1954.
Was awarded the Boxing Writers of America Edward J. Neil Trophy 1952.
Won World Heavyweight title on September 23, 1952 against Jersey Joe Walcott.
Retained World Heavyweight title twice in 1953, twice in 1954 and twice in 1955.
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