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1876 - Gilmore becomes first WBF Champion
Harry Gilmore of Canada becomes the third inductee into WBF at Lightweight.
In his first fight he outpoints Billy Edwards to earn a match up with Arthur Chambers for the inaugral WBF Lightweight crown.
Gilmore 'decks' Chambers twice before the referee has seen enough in the 12th round of the 15 round contest.
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