George Godfrey date of birth:
March 20, 1853
How old was George Godfrey when died?
48
Where was George Godfrey born?
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
When did George Godfrey die?
October 17, 1901
Where did George Godfrey die?
Revere, Massachusetts, United States
How tall is George Godfrey?
5' 10" (178 cm)
George Godfrey body shape:
Average
What color are George Godfrey's eyes?
Black
What color is George Godfrey's hair?
Salt and Pepper
Is George Godfrey gay or straight?
Straight
What is George Godfrey's ethnicity?
Black
What is George Godfrey nationality?
Canadian
What is George Godfrey's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
George Godfrey (20 March 1853 – 17 October 1901), nicknamed "Old Chocolate", was a Black Canadian heavyweight boxer who held the distinction of being World 'Colored' Heavyweight Champion during his career. He is not to be confused with the American heavyweight George Godfrey who claimed the same Championship 42 years after his Canadian namesake. Godfrey was inducted into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.