[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     IN HONOR OF JAMES LOUIS BIVINS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of James Louis 
Bivins on his induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
  James Louis Bivins has led an admirable life. He overcame extreme 
hardships and disappointment, to become a role model to many. In his 
stellar professional boxing career from 1940 to 1955 James Louis Bivins 
went 85-25-1 with 31 knockouts. During his career he fought and 
defeated eight future world champions. From June 22, 1942 until 
February 25, 1946, during Boxing's Golden Age, Jimmy Bivins was 
undefeated going 28 bouts without a loss.
  Since his retirement from professional boxing James Louis Bivins has 
given back to the city of Cleveland. As a world-class hall-of-fame 
athlete, Mr. Bivins has served as a mentor to hundreds of young boxers 
in his thirty years as a trainer on the west side of Cleveland.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Mr. Bivins for his 
induction into boxing's most hallowed club.

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