1926 Exhibits, "Panama Al" Brown. ⭐
Panama Al Brown (1902–1951) was the first Latin American world boxing champion and one of the most graceful bantamweights in history. Born Alfonso Teófilo Brown in Colón, Panama, he rose to prominence in the late 1920s with exceptional height (5'11") and reach for his weight class, paired with a smooth, elusive style. Brown captured the World Bantamweight Championship in 1929 and reigned—on and off—through much of the 1930s, defending his title across multiple countries at a time when travel and promotion for non-U.S. fighters was difficult. His refined footwork, tactical jab, and ring intelligence made him nearly untouchable in his prime.

Al Brown broke racial and geographic barriers by becoming the first global champion from Latin America, paving the way for later Panamanian legends like Roberto Durán.

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