Boxing's Child Of Destiny

Boxing's Child of DestinyFloyd Patterson, a dark-brown, wide-shouldered, slim-bodied child of destiny was 21 years old last January. Before his next birthday, if his stars hold true on their course, he may become the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. If he makes it, he will be the youngest man ever to do so.Joe Louis was one month past 23 when he copped the title. John L. Sullivan was 23 and a few months more. Jack Dempsey and Jim Jeffries were 24. Accident, luck and surprise played a pa...