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Jeff Dickson Promoter Known as Tex Rickard of Europe
Paris reports Jeff Dickson a young American promoter nicknamed Tex Rickard of Europe for shaping boxing in Paris London and Berlin He organized events with top fighters like Spider Pludner and Clermont Pere and staged a controversial semi final bout causing a fine of 2590 francs for a rule breach The promoter defended the actions noting fans paid $100 for a show.
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