Counted out by a Gumball

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  1. hhascup

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    I was a World Champion, But a "gumball" lodged in my throat and ended my life. Who am I?
     
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    Minute mouse?
     
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    hh a slight hint please
     
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    He beat 5 World Champions and fought 7 Hall of Famers (6 were World Champions). His total record was 5-8 against them.
     
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    ****...i'm not using the internet....let's see...
     
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    Hint: He was an very good diver
     
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    Harry jeffra
     
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    No, he was bigger then him.
     
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    Hint: Half his losses were against Hall of Famers.
     
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    by a gumball though...that's whats killing me (cue CSI miami music)

    seriously, i can think of guys who fit the criteria but...
     
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    He was also a referee, and did so a couple of times while still an active boxer. Once when he was the Champion of his division and one of the boxers that fought that night fought for the Heavyweight Title twice.
     
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    k, first guess...gunboat smith
     
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    No, Gunboat was never a World Champion.

    I was a World Champion, But a "gumball" lodged in my throat and ended my life. Who am I?

    He beat 5 World Champions and fought 7 Hall of Famers (6 were World Champions). His total record was 5-8 against them.

    Hint: He was an very good diver
    Hint: Half his losses were against Hall of Famers.

    He was also a referee, and did so a couple of times while still an active boxer. Once when he was the Champion of his division and one of the boxers that fought that night fought for the Heavyweight Title twice.

    Last hint tonight: He once fought for the Heavyweight Title.
     
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    Gus Lesnevich
     
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    Paul Berlenbach