Photo: Carl Van Vechten / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 166 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer / writer / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Vashon High School
- University
- Private
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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Gloves, glory, and God : an autobiography | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Armstrong born?
December 12, 1912 – October 22, 1988.
Where is Henry Armstrong from?
Henry Armstrong is from Columbus, Mississippi, United States.
What does Henry Armstrong do?
Henry Armstrong works as boxer, writer, athlete.
How tall is Henry Armstrong?
Henry Armstrong is 166 cm.
What is Henry Armstrong known for?
Notable works include Gloves, glory, and God : an autobiography.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.