Bouquillon, Moise

The French heavyweight champion in 1927, Bouquillon fought in the United States in the early 1930s. He fought world champion Primo Carnera twice during his career.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. June 11, 1903

Career Highlights:
Nicknamed 'The Iron Man of France,' Bouquillon began fighting in Paris in the mid-1920s. In 1927 he knocked out Francois Charles in the second-round to win the French National heavyweight championship. In 1929, Bouquillon fought future world champion Primo Carnera in Paris and was knocked out in the third-round. Two years later, he fought future European and German champion Adolf Heuser in Berlin and lost an eight-round decision. He then fought Carnera in a rematch in 1932, but lost on a second-round technical knockout -- Carnera outweighed Bouquillon by 80-pounds.

Origin:
Pernes-en-Artois, France

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