About Bob Martin
Lived 1897 – 1978 (aged 80–81). Bob Martin was an American boxer.
'Fighting' Bob Martin (November 11, 1897 – 1978) was a heavyweight boxer who became the Heavyweight Champion of the American Expeditionary Forces
and Inter-Allied Armies during World War I. He fought against future heavyweight champion, Gene Tunney, in 1918, but lost in 4 rounds.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bob Martin?
boxer (1897–1978)
When was Bob Martin born?
Bob Martin was born on 11 November 1897.
When did Bob Martin die?
Bob Martin died in 1978.
What was Bob Martin's occupation?
Bob Martin was a boxer.
What nationality was Bob Martin?
Bob Martin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Martin. https://biography.guide/bob-martin-boxer/
MLA: "Bob Martin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-martin-boxer/.
Chicago: "Bob Martin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-martin-boxer/.
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