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24 years ago, Julien Lorcy beat this two-weight champion to make boxing history in Japan

24 years ago, Julien Lorcy beat this two-weight champion to make boxing history in Japan

Julien Lorcy managed something incredible 24 years ago today that had never been done before in Japan. The former French boxer turned professional in 1991, going on an impressive winning streak before winning the WBA Lightweight title from Jean Baptiste Mendy.

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