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Henry Armstrong was listed as a boxer, writer and athlete. Henry Armstrong was born in Columbus, Mississippi, United States on December 12, 1912. Death is recorded on October 22, 1988, at the age of 75. Schooling on record includes Vashon High School. Recorded honors include Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, International Boxing Hall of Fame (1990), WBA World Featherweight Champion and 5 more.
My Take
Henry Armstrong is, for me, the most electrifying name in boxing history. A Black fighter from Mississippi who held the featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight world titles simultaneously, a feat no one has matched before or since. Picture a 166 cm hurricane marching forward, throwing relentlessly, refusing to give an inch. That is the image that quickens my pulse. His life after the ropes was just as compelling, a Hall of Fame induction in 1990, an autobiography, and a turn to the ministry. Skill, grit, and conviction fused into one legend. I admire him without reservation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Henry Armstrong
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘンリー・アームストロング
- Reading
- へんりー・あーむすとろんぐ
- Born
- December 12, 1912 – October 22, 1988
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
- Origin
- Columbus, Mississippi, United States
- Height
- 166 cm
- Occupation
- boxer / writer / athlete
2. Background
- High school
- Vashon High School
Awards & achievements
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
- 1990 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- WBA World Featherweight Champion
- WBA World Lightweight Champion
- WBA World Welterweight Champion
- The Ring World Welterweight Champion
- The Ring World Lightweight Champion
- The Ring World Featherweight Champion
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Gloves, glory, and God : an autobiography | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.henryarmstrong.net
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry%20Armstrong
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%98%E3%83%B3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A0%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q734339
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Armstrong born?
Born December 12, 1912.
When did Henry Armstrong die?
Died October 22, 1988, aged 75.
Where was Henry Armstrong from?
Henry Armstrong was from Columbus, Mississippi, United States.
What did Henry Armstrong do?
Henry Armstrong worked as boxer, writer, athlete.
How tall was Henry Armstrong?
Henry Armstrong was 166 cm.
What was Henry Armstrong known for?
Notable works include Gloves, glory, and God : an autobiography.
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