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William Lawrence Stribling Jr., known as Young Stribling, was an American professional boxer who fought from Featherweight to Heavyweight from 1921-1933. He was the elder brother of fellow boxer Herbert “Baby” Stribling. Wikipedia
William Lawrence Stribling, Jr. was better known as young Stribling for 12 years as a professional boxer and part-time daredevil. In 1933, at only 28-years old, Stribling met an unfortunate early end when on his motorcycle to see his wife and child.
Born: 26 December 1904, Bainbridge, Georgia, United States
Died: 3 October 1933, Macon, Georgia, United States
Total fights: 291
Nickname(s): King of the Canebrakes
Division: Heavyweight, Light heavyweight, Middleweight, Lightweight, Welterweight, Featherweight
